Question 1

Which is a consequence of oral contraceptive use?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased blood glucose levels 
B) Weight gain 
C) Decreased iron absorption 
D) Decreased need for iron 
A) Increased blood glucose levels 
B) Weight gain 
C) Decreased iron absorption 
D) Decreased need for iron

Question 2

Lead causes which of the following in children?

Accepted Answer

A) learning disabilities 
B) behaviour problems 
C) altered kidney function 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct. 
A) learning disabilities 
B) behaviour problems 
C) altered kidney function 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 3

A six-month old infant is given ground beef for the first time.What statement accurately describes the meat in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) A source of iron 
B) A complementary food 
C) A supplement 
D) Both (a)and (b). 
A) A source of iron 
B) A complementary food 
C) A supplement 
D) Both (a)and (b).

Question 4

Which statement about the adolescent growth spurt is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) It occurs earlier in females than males. 
B) It occurs before sexual development. 
C) It is associated with an overall decrease in body fat in females. 
D) It is associated with an overall increase in body fat in males. 
A) It occurs earlier in females than males. 
B) It occurs before sexual development. 
C) It is associated with an overall decrease in body fat in females. 
D) It is associated with an overall increase in body fat in males.

Question 5

Which is NOT recommended by Health Canada as a method to reduce lead exposure?

Accepted Answer

A) cover over lead-based paint with wallpaper or panelling. 
B) reduce exposure to tap water from old plumbing. 
C) reduce exposure to lead-based ceramic foodware. 
D) sand away lead-based paint. 
A) cover over lead-based paint with wallpaper or panelling. 
B) reduce exposure to tap water from old plumbing. 
C) reduce exposure to lead-based ceramic foodware. 
D) sand away lead-based paint.

Question 6

What criteria are used to assess weight in children? What are the recommended approaches for weight management in obese children? What advice do you have for parents who are concerned about their child's weight?

Accepted Answer

Usually the BMI-for-age is used to asses

Question 7

Which nutritional deficiency for children may be problematic regarding bone health?

Accepted Answer

A) protein 
B) vitamin D 
C) thiamin and niacin 
D) iron 
A) protein 
B) vitamin D 
C) thiamin and niacin 
D) iron

Question 8

Which of the following has NOT contributed to an increase in kcalorie consumption in Canadian children over the last 25 years?

Accepted Answer

A) eating more meals away from home. 
B) larger portion sizes. 
C) more screen time 
D) use of 2% milk 
A) eating more meals away from home. 
B) larger portion sizes. 
C) more screen time 
D) use of 2% milk

Question 9

According to the WHO growth chart adapted for Canada,children are considered underweight when their BMI falls below which percentile?

Accepted Answer

A) first 
B) third 
C) fifth 
D) seventh 
A) first 
B) third 
C) fifth 
D) seventh

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a food intolerance?

Accepted Answer

A) the inability to digest lactose,causing diarrhea and cramping 
B) a food phobia caused by an extreme dislike of a food 
C) the removal of certain foods from foodservice menus to observe religious custom 
D) None of the above answers are correct. 
A) the inability to digest lactose,causing diarrhea and cramping 
B) a food phobia caused by an extreme dislike of a food 
C) the removal of certain foods from foodservice menus to observe religious custom 
D) None of the above answers are correct.

Question 11

Which of the following foods is a common allergen?

Accepted Answer

A) peanuts 
B) milk 
C) eggs 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct. 
A) peanuts 
B) milk 
C) eggs 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 12

What factors have contributed to the increased incidence of childhood obesity in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Several factors have been link

Question 13

Which of the following statements about smoking is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Smoking increases the risk of heart disease and lung cancer. 
B) Many teens start smoking to promote weight loss. 
C) Smokers have an increased requirement for vitamin C. 
D) Smokers tend to consume a healthier diet than non-smokers. 
A) Smoking increases the risk of heart disease and lung cancer. 
B) Many teens start smoking to promote weight loss. 
C) Smokers have an increased requirement for vitamin C. 
D) Smokers tend to consume a healthier diet than non-smokers.

Question 14

Which statement about the eating environment is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Caregivers should sit with children and eat what they eat. 
B) Small children should eat before adults. 
C) Children should watch television while they eat,to distract them from the food items that they do not like. 
D) Children should be limited in the amount of time they have to eat so they do not get in the habit of dawdling. 
A) Caregivers should sit with children and eat what they eat. 
B) Small children should eat before adults. 
C) Children should watch television while they eat,to distract them from the food items that they do not like. 
D) Children should be limited in the amount of time they have to eat so they do not get in the habit of dawdling.

Question 15

"Disapproval and lack of acceptance suffered by someone because he or she is obese." What is being described?

Accepted Answer

A) Social isolation 
B) Boredom and depression 
C) Discrimination based on socioeconomic status 
D) Weight stigmatization 
A) Social isolation 
B) Boredom and depression 
C) Discrimination based on socioeconomic status 
D) Weight stigmatization

Question 16

You have been asked by a local daycare center to develop a policy for daycare providers on feeding practices for young children (toddlers age 4-5).This policy should emphasize a positive environment that promotes sound eating habits in children.Describe your top five feeding priorities.

Accepted Answer

Top feeding priorities include the follo

Question 17

What is menarche?

Accepted Answer

A) the onset of menstruation. 
B) a period in life characterized by rapid growth. 
C) the development of secondary sex characteristics. 
D) irregularities in the menstrual cycle. 
A) the onset of menstruation. 
B) a period in life characterized by rapid growth. 
C) the development of secondary sex characteristics. 
D) irregularities in the menstrual cycle.

Question 18

Which is a difference between the nutrition labelling of regular food and those intended for children under two?

Accepted Answer

A) the daily values for total and saturated & trans fat are not included on children's food. 
B) daily values for vitamins are not included on children's food 
C) health claims are more widely used on children's food 
D) iron is not listed on children's food to discourage parents from limiting it. 
A) the daily values for total and saturated & trans fat are not included on children's food. 
B) daily values for vitamins are not included on children's food 
C) health claims are more widely used on children's food 
D) iron is not listed on children's food to discourage parents from limiting it.

Question 19

What environmental and behavioural factors might explain the association between teen body weight and parental body weight?

Accepted Answer

A) Parents and their teens may have similar television viewing habits. 
B) Parents and their teens may have similar dietary habits. 
C) Parents and their teens may have similar physical activity habits. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct. 
A) Parents and their teens may have similar television viewing habits. 
B) Parents and their teens may have similar dietary habits. 
C) Parents and their teens may have similar physical activity habits. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 20

Describe how feeding practices and nutritional requirements change from infancy to childhood.

Accepted Answer

During early infancy the main emphasis i

Exam 15: Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Which is a consequence of oral contraceptive use?

Lead causes which of the following in children?

A six-month old infant is given ground beef for the first time.What statement accurately describes the meat in this situation?

Which statement about the adolescent growth spurt is correct?

Which is NOT recommended by Health Canada as a method to reduce lead exposure?

What criteria are used to assess weight in children? What are the recommended approaches for weight management in obese children? What advice do you have for parents who are concerned about their child's weight?

Which nutritional deficiency for children may be problematic regarding bone health?

Which of the following has NOT contributed to an increase in kcalorie consumption in Canadian children over the last 25 years?

According to the WHO growth chart adapted for Canada,children are considered underweight when their BMI falls below which percentile?

Which of the following is an example of a food intolerance?

Which of the following foods is a common allergen?

What factors have contributed to the increased incidence of childhood obesity in Canada?

Which of the following statements about smoking is FALSE?

Which statement about the eating environment is TRUE?

"Disapproval and lack of acceptance suffered by someone because he or she is obese." What is being described?

You have been asked by a local daycare center to develop a policy for daycare providers on feeding practices for young children (toddlers age 4-5).This policy should emphasize a positive environment that promotes sound eating habits in children.Describe your top five feeding priorities.

What is menarche?

Which is a difference between the nutrition labelling of regular food and those intended for children under two?

What environmental and behavioural factors might explain the association between teen body weight and parental body weight?

Describe how feeding practices and nutritional requirements change from infancy to childhood.

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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