Question 1

With what is puberty associated?

Accepted Answer

A) growth. 
B) maturation. 
C) changes in body composition. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct. 
A) growth. 
B) maturation. 
C) changes in body composition. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 2

Which nutrient decreases dental caries?

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) iron 
C) zinc 
D) fluoride 
A) calcium 
B) iron 
C) zinc 
D) fluoride

Question 3

Max is in the second grade.He has an extreme allergy to peanuts.What precautions should his parents take to prevent exposure? What factors make it difficult to keep Max out of contact with this allergen?

Accepted Answer

His parents should be diligent about rea

Question 4

As children grow,their nutrient requirements per unit of body weight change in what way?

Accepted Answer

A) requirements increase. 
B) requirements decrease. 
C) requirements stay about the same. 
D) requirements areindependent of growth. 
A) requirements increase. 
B) requirements decrease. 
C) requirements stay about the same. 
D) requirements areindependent of growth.

Question 5

Describe the adolescent growth spurt and how it influences nutrient requirements (calcium,energy,iron,and zinc).

Accepted Answer

While energy needs surpass even those of

Question 6

Which statement about vegetarians is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Vegetarians are more likely to get sufficient fruits and vegetables than non-vegetarians. 
B) Vegetarian diets are automatically healthy since they only contain healthy foods. 
C) Vegetarian diets must be carefully planned. 
D) A well-planned vegetarian diet can meet all the nutrient needs of children. 
A) Vegetarians are more likely to get sufficient fruits and vegetables than non-vegetarians. 
B) Vegetarian diets are automatically healthy since they only contain healthy foods. 
C) Vegetarian diets must be carefully planned. 
D) A well-planned vegetarian diet can meet all the nutrient needs of children.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) The rate of growth in the second year of life is greater than the rate of growth during the first year of life. 
B) Growth charts are used to determine an infant's kcaloric requirements. 
C) Growth charts are used to predict adult weight and height in infants. 
D) Clinicians use growth charts to compare an infant's growth to standard growth patterns. 
A) The rate of growth in the second year of life is greater than the rate of growth during the first year of life. 
B) Growth charts are used to determine an infant's kcaloric requirements. 
C) Growth charts are used to predict adult weight and height in infants. 
D) Clinicians use growth charts to compare an infant's growth to standard growth patterns.

Question 8

When compared with nonsmokers,which statement does NOT describe a teen smokers diet?

Accepted Answer

A) higher intakes of total fat. 
B) lower consumption of fruits and vegetables 
C) higher intake of saturated fat 
D) higher intake of vitamin C 
A) higher intakes of total fat. 
B) lower consumption of fruits and vegetables 
C) higher intake of saturated fat 
D) higher intake of vitamin C

Question 9

How does pregnancy in teens change nutrient requirements in a way that is different from adults?

Accepted Answer

A) Requirements must account for growth of both teen and fetus. 
B) Teen aged girls need considerably more iron than adult women. 
C) Nutrient requirements for teen aged girls,compared to adults,are lower because teens tend to have smaller babies. 
D) Both (a)and (c) 
A) Requirements must account for growth of both teen and fetus. 
B) Teen aged girls need considerably more iron than adult women. 
C) Nutrient requirements for teen aged girls,compared to adults,are lower because teens tend to have smaller babies. 
D) Both (a)and (c)

Question 10

How should a young child's unwillingness to try new foods be viewed by parents?

Accepted Answer

A) normal (typical)behaviour for children that age. 
B) a sign of a serious metabolic disorder. 
C) a sign of pending food allergies. 
D) delayed motor skill development. 
A) normal (typical)behaviour for children that age. 
B) a sign of a serious metabolic disorder. 
C) a sign of pending food allergies. 
D) delayed motor skill development.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a way that children can become more active?

Accepted Answer

A) Parents can plan activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family. 
B) Physical activity can be incorporated into the school curriculum. 
C) Parents can watch television,play video games,and surf the Web with their children. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct. 
A) Parents can plan activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family. 
B) Physical activity can be incorporated into the school curriculum. 
C) Parents can watch television,play video games,and surf the Web with their children. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 12

Childhood obesity increases the risks for which conditions?

Accepted Answer

A) high blood cholesterol. 
B) high blood glucose. 
C) elevated blood pressure. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct. 
A) high blood cholesterol. 
B) high blood glucose. 
C) elevated blood pressure. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a benefit,for children,of eating breakfast?

Accepted Answer

A) Higher intake of essential nutrients 
B) Improved behavior at school 
C) Healthier body weight 
D) Lower fasting glucose levels 
A) Higher intake of essential nutrients 
B) Improved behavior at school 
C) Healthier body weight 
D) Lower fasting glucose levels

Question 14

How has number of young children with elevated blood lead levels changed since the 1980's?

Accepted Answer

A) increased by 10% 
B) decreased 
C) stayed this same 
D) doubled 
A) increased by 10% 
B) decreased 
C) stayed this same 
D) doubled

Question 15

What is a recommendation of the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for children?

Accepted Answer

A) Engage in moderate to vigorous intensity exercise for 60 minutes/day. 
B) Engage in moderate to vigorous intensity exercise for 30 minutes/day. 
C) Engage in light to moderate intensity exercise for 60 minutes/day. 
D) Engage in light to moderate intensity exercise for 30 minutes/day. 
A) Engage in moderate to vigorous intensity exercise for 60 minutes/day. 
B) Engage in moderate to vigorous intensity exercise for 30 minutes/day. 
C) Engage in light to moderate intensity exercise for 60 minutes/day. 
D) Engage in light to moderate intensity exercise for 30 minutes/day.

Question 16

Which statement accurately compares the protein requirement of a 1-year-old child to 5-year-old child,based on protein/kilogram of body weight?

Accepted Answer

A) the 1 year old has a lower requirement. 
B) 1 year old has a higher requirement. 
C) of the requirements are the same 
D) The requirement is based on size,not age. 
A) the 1 year old has a lower requirement. 
B) 1 year old has a higher requirement. 
C) of the requirements are the same 
D) The requirement is based on size,not age.

Question 17

What is the major source of calcium in the teen diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Beans and green leafy vegetables 
B) Almonds and yogurt 
C) Milk and cheese 
D) Hamburger and cheese 
A) Beans and green leafy vegetables 
B) Almonds and yogurt 
C) Milk and cheese 
D) Hamburger and cheese

Question 18

Which of the following can help to decrease the risk of developing a food allergy?

Accepted Answer

A) breastfeeding 
B) formula feeding 
C) early introduction of solid foods (around 2 months of age) 
D) positioning infants on their backs while sleeping 
A) breastfeeding 
B) formula feeding 
C) early introduction of solid foods (around 2 months of age) 
D) positioning infants on their backs while sleeping

Question 19

Which is a major factor influencing food choice during the teen years?

Accepted Answer

A) parental influence 
B) socializing with friends 
C) nutritious content of food 
D) Canada's Food Guide 
A) parental influence 
B) socializing with friends 
C) nutritious content of food 
D) Canada's Food Guide

Question 20

What is the relationship between teen body weight and parental body weight?

Accepted Answer

A) Underweight parents have a significantly higher likelihood of having obese teens compared to obese parents. 
B) Teen girls' weight status is significantly associated to that of their parents,but there is no association between teen boys' and their parents' weight status. 
C) Parents who are obese have a significantly higher percentage of overweight and obese teens compared to parents who have a normal weight. 
D) There is little association between teen body weight and parental body weight. 
A) Underweight parents have a significantly higher likelihood of having obese teens compared to obese parents. 
B) Teen girls' weight status is significantly associated to that of their parents,but there is no association between teen boys' and their parents' weight status. 
C) Parents who are obese have a significantly higher percentage of overweight and obese teens compared to parents who have a normal weight. 
D) There is little association between teen body weight and parental body weight.

Exam 15: Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

With what is puberty associated?

Which nutrient decreases dental caries?

Max is in the second grade.He has an extreme allergy to peanuts.What precautions should his parents take to prevent exposure? What factors make it difficult to keep Max out of contact with this allergen?

As children grow,their nutrient requirements per unit of body weight change in what way?

Describe the adolescent growth spurt and how it influences nutrient requirements (calcium,energy,iron,and zinc).

Which statement about vegetarians is FALSE?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

When compared with nonsmokers,which statement does NOT describe a teen smokers diet?

How does pregnancy in teens change nutrient requirements in a way that is different from adults?

How should a young child's unwillingness to try new foods be viewed by parents?

Which of the following is NOT a way that children can become more active?

Childhood obesity increases the risks for which conditions?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit,for children,of eating breakfast?

How has number of young children with elevated blood lead levels changed since the 1980's?

What is a recommendation of the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for children?

Which statement accurately compares the protein requirement of a 1-year-old child to 5-year-old child,based on protein/kilogram of body weight?

What is the major source of calcium in the teen diet?

Which of the following can help to decrease the risk of developing a food allergy?

Which is a major factor influencing food choice during the teen years?

What is the relationship between teen body weight and parental body weight?

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

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