Question 1

As compared to infancy, growth rates increase during the preschool years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Limiting sugary sweets in children's diets is important only once their permanent teeth have erupted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Girls gain more body fat through adolescence than do boys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe factors that can result in underweight and frailty in older adults.

Accepted Answer

Many older adults lose weight as a resul

Question 5

The energy needs of older adults are higher than those of younger adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

For proper growth and development, toddlers should consume a minimum of what percentage of their total daily energy intake as fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  30 
B)  45 
C)  50 
D)  55 
A)  30 
B)  45 
C)  50 
D)  55

Question 7

What nutrient is added to municipal water supplies to promote healthy teeth formation?

Accepted Answer

A)  fluoride 
B)  sodium 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  zinc 
A)  fluoride 
B)  sodium 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  zinc

Question 8

Give three reasons why a vitamin-mineral supplement may be appropriate for school-aged children.

Accepted Answer

A child's nutrient needs might not be me

Question 9

Due to the additional losses via the menstrual cycle, adolescent girls require more iron than do adolescent boys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Overweight in toddlers is defined as being above the ________ percentile for weight.

Accepted Answer

A)  70th 
B)  80th 
C)  90th 
D)  100th 
A)  70th 
B)  80th 
C)  90th 
D)  100th

Question 11

Which nutrient is metabolized by bacteria in the mouth to produce acids that cause dental caries?

Accepted Answer

A)  protein 
B)  fat 
C)  vitamins 
D)  carbohydrate 
A)  protein 
B)  fat 
C)  vitamins 
D)  carbohydrate

Question 12

Added to municipal water supplies or taken as a supplement, chlorine will help deter the development of dental caries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The so-called "silver" vitamin and mineral supplements are just a marketing ploy and do not provide any health benefits to seniors compared to standard supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Institute of Medicine recommends that children be very active for at LEAST

Accepted Answer

A)  15 minutes a day. 
B)  30 minutes a day. 
C)  1 hour a day. 
D)  2 hours a day. 
A)  15 minutes a day. 
B)  30 minutes a day. 
C)  1 hour a day. 
D)  2 hours a day.

Question 15

Growth acceleration in adolescence is primarily driven by

Accepted Answer

A)  increased physical activity. 
B)  increased caloric intake. 
C)  hormonal changes. 
D)  changes in muscle composition 
A)  increased physical activity. 
B)  increased caloric intake. 
C)  hormonal changes. 
D)  changes in muscle composition

Question 16

What are three ways parents can minimize the occurrence of dental caries among young children?

Accepted Answer

Dental caries occur when the bacteria in

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a reason that vitamin D and calcium supplements are recommended for elderly individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absorption of calcium is reduced as we age. 
B)  Older adults frequently use sunscreen, which inhibits the synthesis of vitamin D. 
C)  Elderly individuals have adequate exposure to sunlight. 
D)  Less vitamin D is produced in the skin as we age. 
A)  Absorption of calcium is reduced as we age. 
B)  Older adults frequently use sunscreen, which inhibits the synthesis of vitamin D. 
C)  Elderly individuals have adequate exposure to sunlight. 
D)  Less vitamin D is produced in the skin as we age.

Question 18

Which of the following foods would be the BEST source of dietary calcium for a young toddler?

Accepted Answer

A)  spinach 
B)  skim milk 
C)  whole milk 
D)  yogurt 
A)  spinach 
B)  skim milk 
C)  whole milk 
D)  yogurt

Question 19

Due to oxidative stress, older adults need to increase their consumption of both vitamin C and vitamin E.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Meals-on-Wheels is a nonprofit food program that

Accepted Answer

A)  offers canned goods and other nonperishable food items to seniors free of charge. 
B)  provides coupons to low-income seniors to purchase food at local farmers' markets. 
C)  delivers fully prepared meals to homebound ill and elderly clients. 
D)  provides coupons to low-income seniors to purchase food at local grocery stores. 
A)  offers canned goods and other nonperishable food items to seniors free of charge. 
B)  provides coupons to low-income seniors to purchase food at local farmers' markets. 
C)  delivers fully prepared meals to homebound ill and elderly clients. 
D)  provides coupons to low-income seniors to purchase food at local grocery stores.

Exam 15: Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood to Late Adulthood

As compared to infancy, growth rates increase during the preschool years.

Limiting sugary sweets in children's diets is important only once their permanent teeth have erupted.

Girls gain more body fat through adolescence than do boys.

Describe factors that can result in underweight and frailty in older adults.

The energy needs of older adults are higher than those of younger adults.

For proper growth and development, toddlers should consume a minimum of what percentage of their total daily energy intake as fat?

What nutrient is added to municipal water supplies to promote healthy teeth formation?

Give three reasons why a vitamin-mineral supplement may be appropriate for school-aged children.

Due to the additional losses via the menstrual cycle, adolescent girls require more iron than do adolescent boys.

Overweight in toddlers is defined as being above the ________ percentile for weight.

Which nutrient is metabolized by bacteria in the mouth to produce acids that cause dental caries?

Added to municipal water supplies or taken as a supplement, chlorine will help deter the development of dental caries.

The so-called "silver" vitamin and mineral supplements are just a marketing ploy and do not provide any health benefits to seniors compared to standard supplements.

The Institute of Medicine recommends that children be very active for at LEAST

Growth acceleration in adolescence is primarily driven by

What are three ways parents can minimize the occurrence of dental caries among young children?

Which of the following is NOT a reason that vitamin D and calcium supplements are recommended for elderly individuals?

Which of the following foods would be the BEST source of dietary calcium for a young toddler?

Due to oxidative stress, older adults need to increase their consumption of both vitamin C and vitamin E.

Meals-on-Wheels is a nonprofit food program that

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