Question 1

Puberty is associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) changes in body composition. 
B) maturation. 
C) growth. 
D) All of these. 
A) changes in body composition. 
B) maturation. 
C) growth. 
D) All of these.

Question 2

Dietary supplements containing added ___________ 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 3

Which statement about type 2 diabetes is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Type 2 diabetes never occurs in people under 40. 
B) Type 2 diabetes progresses in severity the longer an individual has it. 
C) Little is known about type 2 diabetes in children. 
D) The risk of type 2 diabetes is reduced by keeping weight in the normal range and maintaining an active lifestyle. 
A) Type 2 diabetes never occurs in people under 40. 
B) Type 2 diabetes progresses in severity the longer an individual has it. 
C) Little is known about type 2 diabetes in children. 
D) The risk of type 2 diabetes is reduced by keeping weight in the normal range and maintaining an active lifestyle.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Several factors have been note

Question 5

A food jag is:

Accepted Answer

A) when a child begins to consume new foods regularly. 
B) a contaminant found in some processed foods. 
C) an allergic reaction. 
D) a period when a child will eat only one food and nothing else. 
A) when a child begins to consume new foods regularly. 
B) a contaminant found in some processed foods. 
C) an allergic reaction. 
D) a period when a child will eat only one food and nothing else.

Question 6

Which of the following is a TRUE statement?

Accepted Answer

A) Sugar consumption is the most common cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. 
B) Sugar is a common food allergen. 
C) High sugar diet contributes to dental caries. 
D) All of these are true statements. 
A) Sugar consumption is the most common cause of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children. 
B) Sugar is a common food allergen. 
C) High sugar diet contributes to dental caries. 
D) All of these are true statements.

Question 7

As children grow,their energy and protein requirements per unit of body weight:

Accepted Answer

A) increase. 
B) decrease. 
C) stays about the same. 
D) This requirement is independent of growth. 
A) increase. 
B) decrease. 
C) stays about the same. 
D) This requirement is independent of growth.

Question 8

Issues faced by obese children include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) shorter terminal height. 
B) diabetes. 
C) discrimination. 
D) hypertension. 
A) shorter terminal height. 
B) diabetes. 
C) discrimination. 
D) hypertension.

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

Consuming adequate __________ can help to decrease dental caries.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

As compared to children that do eat breakfast,those that do NOT:

Accepted Answer

A) have less emotional and behavioral problems. 
B) are more likely to be hyperactive. 
C) are less likely to be absent or tardy. 
D) perform better academically. 
A) have less emotional and behavioral problems. 
B) are more likely to be hyperactive. 
C) are less likely to be absent or tardy. 
D) perform better academically.

Question 12

Lead exposure causes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron-deficiency anemia 
B) Nervous system dysfunction 
C) Learning disabilities in children 
D) All of these 
A) Iron-deficiency anemia 
B) Nervous system dysfunction 
C) Learning disabilities in children 
D) All of these

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) 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 holidays 
D) None of these 
A) 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 holidays 
D) None of these

Question 14

A popular dietary supplement taken by adolescent athletes to improve performance is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Snacks provide typical teens with about _______ % of their energy intake.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 33 
D) 50 
A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 33 
D) 50

Question 16

Lead poisoning is more dangerous for children than adults because:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

From a nutritional perspective,as the typical American child gets older,the quality of the diet:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The best approach to encourage a child to try new foods is for a parent to:

Accepted Answer

A) withhold the child's favorite food until they eat the new food. 
B) pay the child $0 .25 per bite. 
C) offer the child the food,but not force them to try it. 
D) reward the child for trying the new food with an extra helping of dessert 
A) withhold the child's favorite food until they eat the new food. 
B) pay the child $0 .25 per bite. 
C) offer the child the food,but not force them to try it. 
D) reward the child for trying the new food with an extra helping of dessert

Question 19

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

My feeding priorities include the follow

Question 20

___________________ should not be served to children less than a year old because it/they may contain spores of Clostridium botulinum?

Accepted Answer

A) Eggs 
B) Fresh fruits such as cherries and apricots 
C) Whole cow's milk 
D) Honey 
A) Eggs 
B) Fresh fruits such as cherries and apricots 
C) Whole cow's milk 
D) Honey

Exam 15: Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Puberty is associated with:

Dietary supplements containing added ___________ have a high potential for toxicity in children.

Which statement about type 2 diabetes is FALSE?

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

A food jag is:

Which of the following is a TRUE statement?

As children grow,their energy and protein requirements per unit of body weight:

Issues faced by obese children include all of the following EXCEPT:

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

Consuming adequate __________ can help to decrease dental caries.

As compared to children that do eat breakfast,those that do NOT:

Lead exposure causes which of the following?

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

A popular dietary supplement taken by adolescent athletes to improve performance is:

Snacks provide typical teens with about _______ % of their energy intake.

Lead poisoning is more dangerous for children than adults because:

From a nutritional perspective,as the typical American child gets older,the quality of the diet:

The best approach to encourage a child to try new foods is for a parent to:

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.

___________________ should not be served to children less than a year old because it/they may contain spores of Clostridium botulinum?

Nutrition: Food for Health

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

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 On Alcohol

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