Question 1

Lead does NOT accumulates in which of the following organs?

Accepted Answer

A) bones. 
B) stomach. 
C) brain. 
D) kidneys. 
A) bones. 
B) stomach. 
C) brain. 
D) kidneys. B

Question 2

Which statement about food allergies is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) It is best to introduce infants to several new foods at a time. 
B) They are the same thing as food intolerances. 
C) The best way to manage a food allergy is to keep consuming the food in small quantities. 
D) Many children who develop food allergies before the age of 3 years will outgrow them. 
A) It is best to introduce infants to several new foods at a time. 
B) They are the same thing as food intolerances. 
C) The best way to manage a food allergy is to keep consuming the food in small quantities. 
D) Many children who develop food allergies before the age of 3 years will outgrow them. D

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding sugar is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Sugar consumption is the most common cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADH
D) in children. 
B) Sugar is a common food allergen. 
C) A high sugar diet contributes to dental caries. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct. 
A) Sugar consumption is the most common cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADH
D) in children. 
B) Sugar is a common food allergen. 
C) A high sugar diet contributes to dental caries. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct. C

Question 4

Which is correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium: needed by teens to ensure bone health 
B) Zinc: needed by teens to support protein synthesis,especially during growth spurt 
C) Iron: for girls: to replace losses that result from the onset of menarche 
D) All of the above 
A) Calcium: needed by teens to ensure bone health 
B) Zinc: needed by teens to support protein synthesis,especially during growth spurt 
C) Iron: for girls: to replace losses that result from the onset of menarche 
D) All of the above

Question 5

How might iron and calcium interact to increase the risk of obesity?

Accepted Answer

A) Excessive calcium intake leads to decreased iron absorption which leads to iron deficiency anemia which in turn results in physical inactivity and weight gain 
B) Excessive iron intake leads to decreased calcium absorption which leads to poor bone health which in turn results in physical inactivity and weight gain 
C) Moderate calcium intake leads to decreased iron absorption which leads to iron deficiency anemia which in turn results in physical inactivity and weight gain 
D) Iron and calcium do not interact. 
A) Excessive calcium intake leads to decreased iron absorption which leads to iron deficiency anemia which in turn results in physical inactivity and weight gain 
B) Excessive iron intake leads to decreased calcium absorption which leads to poor bone health which in turn results in physical inactivity and weight gain 
C) Moderate calcium intake leads to decreased iron absorption which leads to iron deficiency anemia which in turn results in physical inactivity and weight gain 
D) Iron and calcium do not interact.

Question 6

What is the period during which an individual undergoes physical changes that result in sexual maturity?

Accepted Answer

A) senescence. 
B) puberty. 
C) menopause. 
D) menarche. 
A) senescence. 
B) puberty. 
C) menopause. 
D) menarche.

Question 7

Some teens decide to consume a vegetarian diet.Which of the following nutrients is most likely to be deficient in a vegetarian diet?

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) vitamin C 
C) B vitamins 
D) potassium 
A) iron 
B) vitamin C 
C) B vitamins 
D) potassium

Question 8

There is a strong direct relationship between childhood obesity and which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) participation in a school nutrition program. 
B) amount of time spent watching television. 
C) being the first born child in a family 
D) consuming breakfast. 
A) participation in a school nutrition program. 
B) amount of time spent watching television. 
C) being the first born child in a family 
D) consuming breakfast.

Question 9

Which statement about food allergies is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) They are more common in breastfed babies than formula-fed babies. 
B) They can result when incompletely digested proteins are absorbed from the intestine and enter the lymph and/or bloodstream. 
C) They tend to be more common in older children than in infants. 
D) They are not serious unless they occur in children over the age of 6. 
A) They are more common in breastfed babies than formula-fed babies. 
B) They can result when incompletely digested proteins are absorbed from the intestine and enter the lymph and/or bloodstream. 
C) They tend to be more common in older children than in infants. 
D) They are not serious unless they occur in children over the age of 6.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT age-appropriate for an 8-month-old infant?

Accepted Answer

A) finger foods 
B) breastfeeding 
C) cow's milk 
D) soft fruits 
A) finger foods 
B) breastfeeding 
C) cow's milk 
D) soft fruits

Question 11

What can a parent do to encourage a child to try new foods?

Accepted Answer

A) introduce a new food 2 times;if it is not accepted then do not bother introducing it again. 
B) offer the new food at the end of a meal,when the child is full. 
C) offer the child the food,but do not force them to try it. 
D) force the child to try the new food,especially if the child is exhibiting a food jag. 
A) introduce a new food 2 times;if it is not accepted then do not bother introducing it again. 
B) offer the new food at the end of a meal,when the child is full. 
C) offer the child the food,but do not force them to try it. 
D) force the child to try the new food,especially if the child is exhibiting a food jag.

Question 12

Which of the following is a negative consequence of teen alcohol use?

Accepted Answer

A) Additional source of kcalories that can contribute to negative energy balance 
B) Increased need for vitamin C 
C) Displacement of nutritious foods 
D) Decreased need for thiamine 
A) Additional source of kcalories that can contribute to negative energy balance 
B) Increased need for vitamin C 
C) Displacement of nutritious foods 
D) Decreased need for thiamine

Question 13

As the typical Canadian child gets older,how does the quality of the diet change?

Accepted Answer

A) It improves as they eat less fruit,but drink more water. 
B) It improves as they consume fewer sugars,but worsens as they consume more fat. 
C) It worsens as they eat less fruit and drink less milk. 
D) It worsens as they eat less meat. 
A) It improves as they eat less fruit,but drink more water. 
B) It improves as they consume fewer sugars,but worsens as they consume more fat. 
C) It worsens as they eat less fruit and drink less milk. 
D) It worsens as they eat less meat.

Question 14

Which of the following foods should NOT be given to young children (< 1 yr)because of the risk of choking?

Accepted Answer

A) pureed peas 
B) hot dogs 
C) crackers 
D) apple sauce 
A) pureed peas 
B) hot dogs 
C) crackers 
D) apple sauce

Question 15

"A scoring method that determines how well a diet conforms to Canada's Food Guide." What is being described?

Accepted Answer

A) CCHS 
B) Canadian Health Measures Survey 
C) Canadian Healthy Eating Index 
D) Body mass index 
A) CCHS 
B) Canadian Health Measures Survey 
C) Canadian Healthy Eating Index 
D) Body mass index

Question 16

Between 1978 and 2007,how has the proportion of obese or overweight children and youth aged 6-17 changed?

Accepted Answer

A) It increased slightly. 
B) It doubled. 
C) It declined. 
D) It stayed the same. 
A) It increased slightly. 
B) It doubled. 
C) It declined. 
D) It stayed the same.

Question 17

When it comes to fat consumption,what does Canada's Food Guide advises parents to do?

Accepted Answer

A) not restrict nutritious food for young children based on its fat content. 
B) carefully prepare only low-fat meals for young children. 
C) make sure children of all ages consume low-fat meals. 
D) restrict fat content in meals for children under 3. 
A) not restrict nutritious food for young children based on its fat content. 
B) carefully prepare only low-fat meals for young children. 
C) make sure children of all ages consume low-fat meals. 
D) restrict fat content in meals for children under 3.

Question 18

In a "true" food allergy what reacts with an allergen?

Accepted Answer

A) digestive enzymes. 
B) the endocrine system. 
C) the immune system. 
D) the respiratory system. 
A) digestive enzymes. 
B) the endocrine system. 
C) the immune system. 
D) the respiratory system.

Question 19

How do energy requirements for teens differ from adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Energy requirements are lower for teens. 
B) Energy requirements are the same for both teens and adults.. 
C) Energy requirements are higher for teen males than adult males,but there is no difference between female teens and adults. 
D) Energy requirements are higher for teens. 
A) Energy requirements are lower for teens. 
B) Energy requirements are the same for both teens and adults.. 
C) Energy requirements are higher for teen males than adult males,but there is no difference between female teens and adults. 
D) Energy requirements are higher for teens.

Question 20

What is a popular dietary supplement taken by adolescent athletes to improve performance?

Accepted Answer

A) creatine. 
B) isoflavones. 
C) ginkgo biloba. 
D) omega-3 fatty acid. 
A) creatine. 
B) isoflavones. 
C) ginkgo biloba. 
D) omega-3 fatty acid.

Exam 15: Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Lead does NOT accumulates in which of the following organs?

Which statement about food allergies is TRUE?

Which of the following statements regarding sugar is TRUE?

Which is correctly matched?

How might iron and calcium interact to increase the risk of obesity?

What is the period during which an individual undergoes physical changes that result in sexual maturity?

Some teens decide to consume a vegetarian diet.Which of the following nutrients is most likely to be deficient in a vegetarian diet?

There is a strong direct relationship between childhood obesity and which of the following?

Which statement about food allergies is correct?

Which of the following is NOT age-appropriate for an 8-month-old infant?

What can a parent do to encourage a child to try new foods?

Which of the following is a negative consequence of teen alcohol use?

As the typical Canadian child gets older,how does the quality of the diet change?

Which of the following foods should NOT be given to young children (< 1 yr)because of the risk of choking?

"A scoring method that determines how well a diet conforms to Canada's Food Guide." What is being described?

Between 1978 and 2007,how has the proportion of obese or overweight children and youth aged 6-17 changed?

When it comes to fat consumption,what does Canada's Food Guide advises parents to do?

In a "true" food allergy what reacts with an allergen?

How do energy requirements for teens differ from adults?

What is a popular dietary supplement taken by adolescent athletes to improve performance?

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

A: the Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Elements

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus 1: Focus on Beyond the Basics

Focus 2: Focus on Alcohol

Focus 3: Focus on Obesity, Metabolism, and Disease Risk

Focus 4: Focus on Phytochemicals

Focus5:focus on Natural Health Products

Focus 6: Focus on Integrating Nutrient Function in the Body

Focus 7: Focus on Eating Disorders

Focus 8: Focus on Biotechnology

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