Question 1

Low income children are more likely to have elevated levels of lead in their blood because:

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 parents do not provide proper guidance. 
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 parents do not provide proper guidance.

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 food is most appropriate for a 5-month-old infant?

Accepted Answer

A) Whole cow's milk 
B) Iron-fortified infant rice cereal 
C) Raw carrots 
D) Eggs 
A) Whole cow's milk 
B) Iron-fortified infant rice cereal 
C) Raw carrots 
D) Eggs

Question 4

Over the last 25 years,children's intake of _________ has declined.

Accepted Answer

A) cheese 
B) fruits 
C) juices 
D) milk 
A) cheese 
B) fruits 
C) juices 
D) milk

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

Which statement about lactose intolerance is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a food allergy. 
B) It is an allergic reaction to milk proteins. 
C) It as classified as a food intolerance. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) It is a food allergy. 
B) It is an allergic reaction to milk proteins. 
C) It as classified as a food intolerance. 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 8

An "elimination diet" can be used to 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 cause children to wake up during the night. 
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 cause children to wake up during the night.

Question 9

___________________ 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

Question 10

Of the following,the strongest relationship exists between childhood obesity and:

Accepted Answer

A) skipping breakfast. 
B) the amount of time children watch television. 
C) birth order (oldest versus youngest). 
D) participation in the school lunch program. 
A) skipping breakfast. 
B) the amount of time children watch television. 
C) birth order (oldest versus youngest). 
D) participation in the school lunch program.

Question 11

Which statement about the diets of American children is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Most do not get enough sodium. 
B) Most do not get enough essential fats. 
C) Most get too much saturated fat. 
D) Most get too much calcium. 
A) Most do not get enough sodium. 
B) Most do not get enough essential fats. 
C) Most get too much saturated fat. 
D) Most get too much calcium.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

During early infancy,the main emphasis i

Question 13

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 14

Lead accumulates in all of the following organs EXCEPT the:

Accepted Answer

A) bones. 
B) stomach. 
C) brain. 
D) kidneys. 
A) bones. 
B) stomach. 
C) brain. 
D) kidneys.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Children develop eating patterns at a ve

Question 16

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 17

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) It has been shown that smokers do not gain weight in the first year after quitting. 
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) It has been shown that smokers do not gain weight in the first year after quitting.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT age-appropriate for a 9-month-old infant?

Accepted Answer

A) Bananas 
B) Cheerios 
C) Whole cow's milk 
D) Crackers 
A) Bananas 
B) Cheerios 
C) Whole cow's milk 
D) Crackers

Question 19

Which statement about eating environment is correct?

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 don't like. 
D) Children should be limited in the amount of time they have to eat so they don't 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 don't like. 
D) Children should be limited in the amount of time they have to eat so they don't get in the habit of dawdling.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Infants are at greater risk for developi

Exam 15: Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Low income children are more likely to have elevated levels of lead in their blood because:

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

Which food is most appropriate for a 5-month-old infant?

Over the last 25 years,children's intake of _________ has declined.

A food jag is:

Which of the following is a TRUE statement?

Which statement about lactose intolerance is correct?

An "elimination diet" can be used to detect:

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

Of the following,the strongest relationship exists between childhood obesity and:

Which statement about the diets of American children is correct?

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

Lead exposure causes which of the following?

Lead accumulates in all of the following organs EXCEPT the:

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

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

Which of the following statements about smoking is FALSE?

Which of the following is NOT age-appropriate for a 9-month-old infant?

Which statement about eating environment is correct?

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

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Cholesterol

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 Minerals

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus On Alcohol

Focus On Eating Disorders

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