Question 1

Describe the growth patterns during infancy,childhood,and adolescence for both males and females.

Accepted Answer

During infancy growth occurs very quickl

Question 2

Which statement about childhood eating patterns is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Much of what we choose to eat as adults depends on what we learned to eat as children. 
B) Children's eating habits typically mirror those of their caregivers. 
C) Since children are sensitive to strong flavours,it is better to wait until 8 or 9 years old to try and establish good eating habits. 
D) Childhood eating habits can affect how healthy people will be as they age. 
A) Much of what we choose to eat as adults depends on what we learned to eat as children. 
B) Children's eating habits typically mirror those of their caregivers. 
C) Since children are sensitive to strong flavours,it is better to wait until 8 or 9 years old to try and establish good eating habits. 
D) Childhood eating habits can affect how healthy people will be as they age.

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding managing peanut allergies is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) It is important to read labels because even foods that do not contain peanut products can pose a risk if they are manufactured in the same location as peanut-containing foods. 
B) Shopping for safe foods for someone with peanut allergy is easy. 
C) Only foods with the word "Peanut" in the title have peanuts in them. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct. 
A) It is important to read labels because even foods that do not contain peanut products can pose a risk if they are manufactured in the same location as peanut-containing foods. 
B) Shopping for safe foods for someone with peanut allergy is easy. 
C) Only foods with the word "Peanut" in the title have peanuts in them. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about breakfast is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Children who skip breakfast are less likely to be overweight. 
B) Children who skip breakfast are less likely to get all the vitamins and minerals they need. 
C) Children who eat breakfast perform better academically. 
D) A breakfast of sugared cereal is better than no breakfast at all. 
A) Children who skip breakfast are less likely to be overweight. 
B) Children who skip breakfast are less likely to get all the vitamins and minerals they need. 
C) Children who eat breakfast perform better academically. 
D) A breakfast of sugared cereal is better than no breakfast at all.

Question 5

Which statement about the diets of Canadian children is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Most Canadian children do not get enough sodium. 
B) Most Canadian children eat too much dietary fibre. 
C) Most Canadian children do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. 
D) Most Canadian children get too much calcium. 
A) Most Canadian children do not get enough sodium. 
B) Most Canadian children eat too much dietary fibre. 
C) Most Canadian children do not eat enough fruits and vegetables. 
D) Most Canadian children get too much calcium.

Question 6

Which statements best describe the vitamin status of Canadian teens?

Accepted Answer

A) Compared to boys,overall vitamin intake among girls is better, 
B) Vitamin A intake for both boys and girls is of concern. 
C) Intake of certain B vitamins is more problematic for boys than girls. 
D) None of the above. 
A) Compared to boys,overall vitamin intake among girls is better, 
B) Vitamin A intake for both boys and girls is of concern. 
C) Intake of certain B vitamins is more problematic for boys than girls. 
D) None of the above.

Question 7

According to the CCHS,children's intake of which nutrient is very high?

Accepted Answer

A) sodium 
B) vitamin A 
C) magnesium 
D) iron 
A) sodium 
B) vitamin A 
C) magnesium 
D) iron

Question 8

What are the risks of taking performance enhancement drugs to build muscle mass for adolescents?

Accepted Answer

Many athletes experiment with anabolic s

Question 9

Studies have found a positive relationship between hours spent watching television and obesity.How can television influence a child's weight?

Accepted Answer

A child's weight can be influenced in se

Question 10

Type 2 diabetes typically is a condition that affects primarily adults.What changes/factors in Canada have contributed to the rise in type 2 diabetes among Canada's youth? What preventative measures can be taken?

Accepted Answer

Children develop eating patterns at a ve

Question 11

Explain why infants are at greater risk of developing food allergies compared to older children.

Accepted Answer

Infants are at greater risk for developi

Question 12

What are limitations associated with growth charts in terms of assessing growth (weight and height)in children?

Accepted Answer

The growth charts represent av

Question 13

A 10 year old boy has a BMI in the 90th percentile.What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A) The boy weighs less than 90% of his peers but he is not underweight. 
B) The boy weighs less than 10% of his peers and is considered obese. 
C) The boy weighs more than 10% of his peers and is considered overweight. 
D) The boy weighs less than 10% of his peers and is considered overweight. 
A) The boy weighs less than 90% of his peers but he is not underweight. 
B) The boy weighs less than 10% of his peers and is considered obese. 
C) The boy weighs more than 10% of his peers and is considered overweight. 
D) The boy weighs less than 10% of his peers and is considered overweight.

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD)is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) ADHD is an example of a food intolerance. 
B) ADHD is caused by excess sugar in the diet. 
C) ADHD is a type of food allergy. 
D) ADHD is characterized by a short attention span. 
A) ADHD is an example of a food intolerance. 
B) ADHD is caused by excess sugar in the diet. 
C) ADHD is a type of food allergy. 
D) ADHD is characterized by a short attention span.

Question 15

What does an elimination diet detect?

Accepted Answer

A) foods that children like and dislike. 
B) foods that cause weight gain in children. 
C) the cause of a food allergy. 
D) foods that raise blood glucose levels 
A) foods that children like and dislike. 
B) foods that cause weight gain in children. 
C) the cause of a food allergy. 
D) foods that raise blood glucose levels

Question 16

Why is lead poisoning more dangerous for children than adults?

Accepted Answer

A) children are closer to the sources of lead since they are short. 
B) children do not excrete it as efficiently. 
C) children absorb lead more efficiently. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct. 
A) children are closer to the sources of lead since they are short. 
B) children do not excrete it as efficiently. 
C) children absorb lead more efficiently. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 17

Dietary supplements containing which nutrient have a high potential for toxicity in children?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Which food is appropriate for a 6-month-old infant?

Accepted Answer

A) whole cow's milk 
B) iron-fortified infant rice cereal 
C) raw carrots 
D) egg whites 
A) whole cow's milk 
B) iron-fortified infant rice cereal 
C) raw carrots 
D) egg whites

Question 19

Why do iron requirements increase during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

A) expansion of blood volume and increase in muscle mass. 
B) increases both in length and the mass of bones. 
C) development of the immune system. 
D) decrease in ability to store iron in the body. 
A) expansion of blood volume and increase in muscle mass. 
B) increases both in length and the mass of bones. 
C) development of the immune system. 
D) decrease in ability to store iron in the body.

Question 20

Why are low income children more likely to have elevated levels of lead in their blood?

Accepted Answer

A) they are more likely to live in older buildings with lead paint. 
B) they have lower IQs. 
C) they are less likely to have their blood levels checked. 
D) their diets contain more lead-contaminated food. 
A) they are more likely to live in older buildings with lead paint. 
B) they have lower IQs. 
C) they are less likely to have their blood levels checked. 
D) their diets contain more lead-contaminated food.

Exam 15: Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Describe the growth patterns during infancy,childhood,and adolescence for both males and females.

Which statement about childhood eating patterns is FALSE?

Which of the following statements regarding managing peanut allergies is TRUE?

Which of the following statements about breakfast is FALSE?

Which statement about the diets of Canadian children is TRUE?

Which statements best describe the vitamin status of Canadian teens?

According to the CCHS,children's intake of which nutrient is very high?

What are the risks of taking performance enhancement drugs to build muscle mass for adolescents?

Studies have found a positive relationship between hours spent watching television and obesity.How can television influence a child's weight?

Type 2 diabetes typically is a condition that affects primarily adults.What changes/factors in Canada have contributed to the rise in type 2 diabetes among Canada's youth? What preventative measures can be taken?

Explain why infants are at greater risk of developing food allergies compared to older children.

What are limitations associated with growth charts in terms of assessing growth (weight and height)in children?

A 10 year old boy has a BMI in the 90th percentile.What does this mean?

Which of the following statements regarding attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD)is TRUE?

What does an elimination diet detect?

Why is lead poisoning more dangerous for children than adults?

Dietary supplements containing which nutrient have a high potential for toxicity in children?

Which food is appropriate for a 6-month-old infant?

Why do iron requirements increase during adolescence?

Why are low income children more likely to have elevated levels of lead in their blood?

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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

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