Question 1

Summarize the current guidelines and recommendations for the treatment of childhood obesity?

Accepted Answer

In general,the plan is prevention-focused; however,treatment would include behavior change to reduce eating,the consumption of healthy foods to replace those with excessive fat and calories,and increasing activity.

Question 2

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. A

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

During infancy,growth occurs very quickly up to 1 year and then tapers off by 2 years.There is little difference between males and females in growth patterns until adolescence.During childhood,there is a slow but steady growth in height,but not much weight gain.At adolescence,males and females each have growth spurts,with the ultimate result that males have more lean mass and females have more adipose tissue at the conclusion.The adolescent growth spurt typically occurs earlier in girls.

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding iron in young children is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Children between 4 and 8-years-of-age need more iron than adult men. 
B) Milk is an excellent source of iron. 
C) Iron supplements may be prescribed for anemia. 
D) Iron deficiency can cause learning deficits and lower resistance to infection. 
A) Children between 4 and 8-years-of-age need more iron than adult men. 
B) Milk is an excellent source of iron. 
C) Iron supplements may be prescribed for anemia. 
D) Iron deficiency can cause learning deficits and lower resistance to infection.

Question 5

What growth parameters are used to assess nutritional status in children? How do these parameters change in response to inadequate energy intake?

Accepted Answer

Typically,growth parameters are compared

Question 6

The rate of growth (increase in weight/height per year):

Accepted Answer

A) can be used to predict whether a child will be obese as an adult. B) is slower during childhood (> age 1)compared to infancy (< age 1). C) is not a good indicator of nutrient intake. D) corresponds to birth weight; the higher the birth weight,the faster the rate of growth. A) can be used to predict whether a child will be obese as an adult. B) is slower during childhood (> age 1)compared to infancy (< age 1). C) is not a good indicator of nutrient intake. D) corresponds to birth weight; the higher the birth weight,the faster the rate of growth.

Question 7

Which of the following nutrients is most likely to be deficient in a vegetarian diet?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Complex carbohydrates 
C) Vitamin C 
D) Potassium 
A) Iron 
B) Complex carbohydrates 
C) Vitamin C 
D) Potassium

Question 8

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 9

Which of the following are NOT ways in which the labels on foods intended for children under the age of 2 are different from other food labels?

Accepted Answer

A) Much of the information on fat is not included 
B) Serving sizes are based on servings appropriate for small children 
C) Health claims are largely excluded 
D) Iron is not listed to discourage parents from limiting it 
A) Much of the information on fat is not included 
B) Serving sizes are based on servings appropriate for small children 
C) Health claims are largely excluded 
D) Iron is not listed to discourage parents from limiting it

Question 10

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 11

Iron requirements increase during adolescence because of the:

Accepted Answer

A) expansion of blood volume and increase in muscle mass. 
B) increases in length and mass of major bones in the legs and arms. 
C) development of the immune system. 
D) decreased ability to store iron. 
A) expansion of blood volume and increase in muscle mass. 
B) increases in length and mass of major bones in the legs and arms. 
C) development of the immune system. 
D) decreased ability to store iron.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

Several factors have been note

Question 15

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 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

Feeding problems (e.g.not willing to try new foods)that may develop during the preschool years should be viewed by parents as:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

A 1-year-old child requires __________ protein per kilogram of body weight than a 5- year-old child.

Accepted Answer

A) less 
B) about the same amount of 
C) more 
D) This requirement is based on size but not age 
A) less 
B) about the same amount of 
C) more 
D) This requirement is based on size but not age

Question 19

Which of the following is TRUE regarding attention deficit hyperactive disorder?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

The adolescent growth spurt:

Accepted Answer

A) occurs earlier in females than males. 
B) occurs before sexual development. 
C) is associated with an overall decrease in body fat in females. 
D) All of these are true. 
A) occurs earlier in females than males. 
B) occurs before sexual development. 
C) is associated with an overall decrease in body fat in females. 
D) All of these are true.

Exam 15: Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Summarize the current guidelines and recommendations for the treatment of childhood obesity?

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

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

Which of the following statements regarding iron in young children is FALSE?

What growth parameters are used to assess nutritional status in children? How do these parameters change in response to inadequate energy intake?

The rate of growth (increase in weight/height per year):

Which of the following nutrients is most likely to be deficient in a vegetarian diet?

Which statement about type 2 diabetes is FALSE?

Which of the following are NOT ways in which the labels on foods intended for children under the age of 2 are different from other food labels?

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

Iron requirements increase during adolescence because of the:

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.

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

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

Consuming adequate __________ can help to decrease dental caries.

Lead poisoning is more dangerous for children than adults because:

Feeding problems (e.g.not willing to try new foods)that may develop during the preschool years should be viewed by parents as:

A 1-year-old child requires __________ protein per kilogram of body weight than a 5- year-old child.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding attention deficit hyperactive disorder?

The adolescent growth spurt:

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Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

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Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Cholesterol

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Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

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Major Minerals and Bone Health

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Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

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