Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a strong influence on adolescent food patterns?

Accepted Answer

A)  peers 
B)  personal food preferences 
C)  parents 
D)  their own sense of what foods comprise a healthful, adequate diet 
A)  peers 
B)  personal food preferences 
C)  parents 
D)  their own sense of what foods comprise a healthful, adequate diet

Question 2

A vegan diet is potentially nutritionally risky for toddlers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The leading cause of death among high-school youths is

Accepted Answer

A)  automobile accidents. 
B)  alcohol intoxication occurrences. 
C)  eating disorders. 
D)  drug overdoses. 
A)  automobile accidents. 
B)  alcohol intoxication occurrences. 
C)  eating disorders. 
D)  drug overdoses.

Question 4

Although considered an epidemic among Canadian adults, obesity rates in school-aged children have remained constant since the 1970s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate weight control recommendation for an overweight 11-year-old?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise for at least one hour a day. 
B)  Limit television watching to no more than two hours a day. 
C)  Consume appropriate portion sizes of foods. 
D)  Decrease caloric intake by 1,000 kilocalories a day. 
A)  Exercise for at least one hour a day. 
B)  Limit television watching to no more than two hours a day. 
C)  Consume appropriate portion sizes of foods. 
D)  Decrease caloric intake by 1,000 kilocalories a day.

Question 6

Reduced-fat milk should not be given to children until the age of 2.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

It is estimated that by 2036 the population of older adults in Canada will

Accepted Answer

A)  be similar to what it is now. 
B)  double. 
C)  increase by 10%. 
D)  decrease by 15%. 
A)  be similar to what it is now. 
B)  double. 
C)  increase by 10%. 
D)  decrease by 15%.

Question 8

The total amount of energy needed per day for any given age is called what?

Accepted Answer

A)  estimated energy requirement 
B)  required energy requirement 
C)  recommended energy requirement 
D)  allowable energy requirement 
A)  estimated energy requirement 
B)  required energy requirement 
C)  recommended energy requirement 
D)  allowable energy requirement

Question 9

Eating disorders do not occur in adolescent boys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Discuss differences in growth patterns among adolescent boys and girls. Include a description of the hormones involved.

Accepted Answer

Growing during adolescence is primarily

Question 11

The use of anabolic steroids during adolescence can cause

Accepted Answer

A)  premature closure of the epiphyseal plates. 
B)  obesity. 
C)  rapid growth spurts. 
D)  significant increases in body fat. 
A)  premature closure of the epiphyseal plates. 
B)  obesity. 
C)  rapid growth spurts. 
D)  significant increases in body fat.

Question 12

Which of the following foods does NOT pose a choking hazard for children?

Accepted Answer

A)  whole grapes 
B)  cherry tomatoes 
C)  raisins 
D)  yogurt 
A)  whole grapes 
B)  cherry tomatoes 
C)  raisins 
D)  yogurt

Question 13

Experimenting with fad diets can result in undernutrition and trigger an eating disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Your niece is an overweight toddler and your sister-in-law is going to restrict her food intake. What do you recommend as an alternative?

Accepted Answer

Your niece should not be denied nutritio

Question 15

What is the maximum percentage of total kilocalories from fat recommended for a preschooler?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 
B)  25 
C)  35 
D)  45 
A)  15 
B)  25 
C)  35 
D)  45

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT associated with eating a healthy breakfast?

Accepted Answer

A)  impairs students' ability to learn 
B)  improves attention and memory 
C)  reduces math mistakes 
D)  reduces tardiness and improves overall attendance 
A)  impairs students' ability to learn 
B)  improves attention and memory 
C)  reduces math mistakes 
D)  reduces tardiness and improves overall attendance

Question 17

An elevated level of blood sodium is called

Accepted Answer

A)  hyponatremia. 
B)  hypernatremia. 
C)  hypocalcemia. 
D)  hypercalcemia. 
A)  hyponatremia. 
B)  hypernatremia. 
C)  hypocalcemia. 
D)  hypercalcemia.

Question 18

To avoid dehydration, toddlers should be offered fruit juice at every meal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Which of the following is NOT a strong influence on adolescent food patterns?

A vegan diet is potentially nutritionally risky for toddlers.

The leading cause of death among high-school youths is

Although considered an epidemic among Canadian adults, obesity rates in school-aged children have remained constant since the 1970s.

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate weight control recommendation for an overweight 11-year-old?

Reduced-fat milk should not be given to children until the age of 2.

It is estimated that by 2036 the population of older adults in Canada will

The total amount of energy needed per day for any given age is called what?

Eating disorders do not occur in adolescent boys.

Discuss differences in growth patterns among adolescent boys and girls. Include a description of the hormones involved.

The use of anabolic steroids during adolescence can cause

Which of the following foods does NOT pose a choking hazard for children?

Experimenting with fad diets can result in undernutrition and trigger an eating disorder.

Your niece is an overweight toddler and your sister-in-law is going to restrict her food intake. What do you recommend as an alternative?

What is the maximum percentage of total kilocalories from fat recommended for a preschooler?

Which of the following is NOT associated with eating a healthy breakfast?

An elevated level of blood sodium is called

To avoid dehydration, toddlers should be offered fruit juice at every meal.

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Designing a Healthful Diet

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism and Blood Health

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Food Safety and Technology: Impact on Consumers

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Year of Life

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cancer

cardiovascular Disease

diabetes

dietary Supplements: Necessity or Waste

disordered Eating

disorders Related to Specific Foods

the Fetal Environment: a Lasting Impression

fluid Imbalance

global Nutrition

obesity

osteoporosis

phytochemicals

searching for the Fountain of Youth

vitamins and Minerals: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

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