Question 1

Which statement about heart disease risk in children is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Elevated cholesterol during childhood is associated with higher death rates from heart disease in adulthood. 
B) The recommended level for blood cholesterol in children is 100 mg/100 ml. 
C) Children's blood cholesterol is not considered high until it is 240 mg/ 100 ml. 
D) To avoid heart diseases,most fats in the diet should come from dairy products. 
A) Elevated cholesterol during childhood is associated with higher death rates from heart disease in adulthood. 
B) The recommended level for blood cholesterol in children is 100 mg/100 ml. 
C) Children's blood cholesterol is not considered high until it is 240 mg/ 100 ml. 
D) To avoid heart diseases,most fats in the diet should come from dairy products.

Question 2

Over the last 25 years,children's intake of ________________ has increased.

Accepted Answer

A) sweetened beverages 
B) vegetables 
C) eggs 
D) grains 
A) sweetened beverages 
B) vegetables 
C) eggs 
D) grains

Question 3

Young infants are at increased risk of developing allergies as compared to older children because:

Accepted Answer

A) they are unable to produce adequate amounts of digestive enzymes. 
B) the kidneys have not matured and they are unable to hydrolyze proteins. 
C) the lining of the intestine is more permeable to large molecules. 
D) their stomach is structured differently,allowing more undigested nutrients to be absorbed through the gastric wall. 
A) they are unable to produce adequate amounts of digestive enzymes. 
B) the kidneys have not matured and they are unable to hydrolyze proteins. 
C) the lining of the intestine is more permeable to large molecules. 
D) their stomach is structured differently,allowing more undigested nutrients to be absorbed through the gastric wall.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

Menarche refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the onset of menstruation. 
B) a period in life characterized by rapid growth. 
C) the development of secondary sex characteristics. 
D) irregularities in the menstrual cycle. 
A) the onset of menstruation. 
B) a period in life characterized by rapid growth. 
C) the development of secondary sex characteristics. 
D) irregularities in the menstrual cycle.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Many athletes experiment with anabolic s

Question 8

School lunches must provide approximately _____ % of the RDA for protein,energy,vitamins A and C,iron and calcium.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The number of young children with elevated blood lead levels has changed from >80% in the late 1970s to approximately what percentage by 1999-2002?

Accepted Answer

A) 90%. 
B) 53%. 
C) 10% 
D) <1% 
A) 90%. 
B) 53%. 
C) 10% 
D) <1%

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The growth charts represent av

Which statement about heart disease risk in children is true?

Over the last 25 years,children's intake of ________________ has increased.

Young infants are at increased risk of developing allergies as compared to older children because:

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

Which statement about vegetarians is FALSE?

Menarche refers to:

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

School lunches must provide approximately _____ % of the RDA for protein,energy,vitamins A and C,iron and calcium.

The number of young children with elevated blood lead levels has changed from >80% in the late 1970s to approximately what percentage by 1999-2002?

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

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Nonvitamin/Nonmineral Supplements

Focus on Biotechnology

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Exam 15: Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Which statement about heart disease risk in children is true?

Over the last 25 years,children's intake of ________________ has increased.

Young infants are at increased risk of developing allergies as compared to older children because:

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

Which statement about vegetarians is FALSE?

Menarche refers to:

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

School lunches must provide approximately _____ % of the RDA for protein,energy,vitamins A and C,iron and calcium.

The number of young children with elevated blood lead levels has changed from >80% in the late 1970s to approximately what percentage by 1999-2002?

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

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Nonvitamin/Nonmineral Supplements

Focus on Biotechnology

Filters