Question 1

Which of the following is not a cause of "hyper" behavior in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of exercise 
B)  overstimulation 
C)  too much television 
D)  too much sugar 
A)  lack of exercise 
B)  overstimulation 
C)  too much television 
D)  too much sugar

Question 2

What is the most important nutrition concern for the person with Alzheimer's disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  prevention of weight loss 
B)  elimination of dietary aluminum 
C)  supplementation with zinc 
D)  treatment with the medicinal herb ginkgo biloba 
A)  prevention of weight loss 
B)  elimination of dietary aluminum 
C)  supplementation with zinc 
D)  treatment with the medicinal herb ginkgo biloba

Question 3

A 2-year-old toddler goes on periodic food jags in which she will eat only one or two favorite foods. Should her parents be concerned about her nutritional status?

Accepted Answer

A)  yes, because she will develop lifelong habits of rejecting many foods 
B)  no, because her body will let her know what nutrients she needs to eat 
C)  yes, because she may not get adequate iron intake from the foods she selects 
D)  no, because it will keep her from becoming overweight 
A)  yes, because she will develop lifelong habits of rejecting many foods 
B)  no, because her body will let her know what nutrients she needs to eat 
C)  yes, because she may not get adequate iron intake from the foods she selects 
D)  no, because it will keep her from becoming overweight

Question 4

How can adults who parent or counsel busy adolescents help them to eat well?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Describe factors that make iron deficiency likely in older people.

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency in older people can be l

Question 6

What changes are seen in water balance as we get older?

Accepted Answer

A)  Total body water increases because the kidneys become more efficient. 
B)  Our thirst mechanism does not work as efficiently so we may forget to drink fluids. 
C)  Increased intake of water can lead to additional fluid in the lungs, causing pneumonia. 
D)  In a person confined to bed, water retention can lead to pressure ulcers on the back. 
A)  Total body water increases because the kidneys become more efficient. 
B)  Our thirst mechanism does not work as efficiently so we may forget to drink fluids. 
C)  Increased intake of water can lead to additional fluid in the lungs, causing pneumonia. 
D)  In a person confined to bed, water retention can lead to pressure ulcers on the back.

Question 7

A teenager consumes a fast-food meal consisting of a hamburger, cola, and French fries. In order to consume an adequate diet, which of the following should be chosen at other meals during the day?

Accepted Answer

A)  foods high in calcium 
B)  good fiber sources 
C)  foods high in energy 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  foods high in calcium 
B)  good fiber sources 
C)  foods high in energy 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 8

A 7-year-old boy who is not eating breakfast before going to school because he doesn't want to miss the school bus:

Accepted Answer

A)  is less likely to become overweight. 
B)  will not make up the nutrients he missed at lunch and dinner. 
C)  will perform his best on the tests he takes in the morning. 
D)  will be commended by the teacher for paying close attention in class. 
A)  is less likely to become overweight. 
B)  will not make up the nutrients he missed at lunch and dinner. 
C)  will perform his best on the tests he takes in the morning. 
D)  will be commended by the teacher for paying close attention in class.

Question 9

Frequent consumption of which of the following foods raises the risk for dental caries the most?

Accepted Answer

A)  carrot sticks 
B)  bagels 
C)  chocolate milk 
D)  plain yogurt 
A)  carrot sticks 
B)  bagels 
C)  chocolate milk 
D)  plain yogurt

Question 10

Many children prefer sweet fruits and mild-flavored vegetables served raw or undercooked.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Children who skip breakfast:

Accepted Answer

A)  are more likely to snack on fruits and vegetables. 
B)  perform especially well in tasks requiring concentration. 
C)  achieve higher test scores. 
D)  are more likely to be overweight. 
A)  are more likely to snack on fruits and vegetables. 
B)  perform especially well in tasks requiring concentration. 
C)  achieve higher test scores. 
D)  are more likely to be overweight.

Question 12

To prevent iron deficiency, children's foods must deliver 7-10 milligrams of iron per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The woman with PMS should:

Accepted Answer

A)  drink milk or juice fortified with vitamin D. 
B)  get adequate sleep and physical activity. 
C)  take megadoses of vitamin D and calcium. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  drink milk or juice fortified with vitamin D. 
B)  get adequate sleep and physical activity. 
C)  take megadoses of vitamin D and calcium. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 14

A 70-year-old woman needed 2000 calories to maintain her weight when she was 50 years old. How many does she need now if her weight and activity level are the same?

Accepted Answer

A)  1200 calories 
B)  1500 calories 
C)  1800 calories 
D)  2200 calories 
A)  1200 calories 
B)  1500 calories 
C)  1800 calories 
D)  2200 calories

Question 15

Nutrients missed from a skipped breakfast will be made up by children at later meals and snacks during the day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Absorption of _____ appears to increase with aging.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  calcium 
D)  iron 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  calcium 
D)  iron

Question 17

On the average, about _____ of a teenager's total daily energy intake comes from snacks.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-fourth 
B)  one-third 
C)  one-eighth 
D)  one-half 
A)  one-fourth 
B)  one-third 
C)  one-eighth 
D)  one-half

Question 18

Which of the following has been identified as affecting physiological age?

Accepted Answer

A)  moderation in alcohol use 
B)  nutritional quality of meals 
C)  psychological outlook 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  moderation in alcohol use 
B)  nutritional quality of meals 
C)  psychological outlook 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 19

Older adults should:

Accepted Answer

A)  consume 14 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories consumed. 
B)  limit the amount of saturated fat in their diets. 
C)  consume more protein than younger adults. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  consume 14 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories consumed. 
B)  limit the amount of saturated fat in their diets. 
C)  consume more protein than younger adults. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 20

People who take aspirin regularly should eat _____ foods regularly.

Accepted Answer

A)  fiber-rich 
B)  iron-rich 
C)  vitamin C-rich 
D)  calcium-rich 
A)  fiber-rich 
B)  iron-rich 
C)  vitamin C-rich 
D)  calcium-rich

Which of the following is not a cause of "hyper" behavior in children?

What is the most important nutrition concern for the person with Alzheimer's disease?

A 2-year-old toddler goes on periodic food jags in which she will eat only one or two favorite foods. Should her parents be concerned about her nutritional status?

How can adults who parent or counsel busy adolescents help them to eat well?

Describe factors that make iron deficiency likely in older people.

What changes are seen in water balance as we get older?

A teenager consumes a fast-food meal consisting of a hamburger, cola, and French fries. In order to consume an adequate diet, which of the following should be chosen at other meals during the day?

A 7-year-old boy who is not eating breakfast before going to school because he doesn't want to miss the school bus:

Frequent consumption of which of the following foods raises the risk for dental caries the most?

Many children prefer sweet fruits and mild-flavored vegetables served raw or undercooked.

Children who skip breakfast:

To prevent iron deficiency, children's foods must deliver 7-10 milligrams of iron per day.

The woman with PMS should:

A 70-year-old woman needed 2000 calories to maintain her weight when she was 50 years old. How many does she need now if her weight and activity level are the same?

Nutrients missed from a skipped breakfast will be made up by children at later meals and snacks during the day.

Absorption of _____ appears to increase with aging.

On the average, about _____ of a teenager's total daily energy intake comes from snacks.

Which of the following has been identified as affecting physiological age?

Older adults should:

People who take aspirin regularly should eat _____ foods regularly.

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Which of the following is not a cause of "hyper" behavior in children?

What is the most important nutrition concern for the person with Alzheimer's disease?

A 2-year-old toddler goes on periodic food jags in which she will eat only one or two favorite foods. Should her parents be concerned about her nutritional status?

How can adults who parent or counsel busy adolescents help them to eat well?

Describe factors that make iron deficiency likely in older people.

What changes are seen in water balance as we get older?

A teenager consumes a fast-food meal consisting of a hamburger, cola, and French fries. In order to consume an adequate diet, which of the following should be chosen at other meals during the day?

A 7-year-old boy who is not eating breakfast before going to school because he doesn't want to miss the school bus:

Frequent consumption of which of the following foods raises the risk for dental caries the most?

Many children prefer sweet fruits and mild-flavored vegetables served raw or undercooked.

Children who skip breakfast:

To prevent iron deficiency, children's foods must deliver 7-10 milligrams of iron per day.

The woman with PMS should:

A 70-year-old woman needed 2000 calories to maintain her weight when she was 50 years old. How many does she need now if her weight and activity level are the same?

Nutrients missed from a skipped breakfast will be made up by children at later meals and snacks during the day.

Absorption of _____ appears to increase with aging.

On the average, about _____ of a teenager's total daily energy intake comes from snacks.

Which of the following has been identified as affecting physiological age?

Older adults should:

People who take aspirin regularly should eat _____ foods regularly.

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Hunger and the Global Environment

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