Question 1

You can improve your children's eating habits by

Accepted Answer

A)  encouraging consumption of toasted cheese sandwiches made with Cheddar cheese and white bread. 
B)  discouraging eating while watching television. 
C)  discouraging snacking on peanuts and sunflower seeds. 
D)  encouraging consumption of flavored, sugar-sweetened yogurt.

Question 2

Human milk is a rich source of

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol. 
B)  fluoride. 
C)  vitamin D. 
D)  iron.

Question 3

_____ is a physiological change associated with aging.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fewer episodes of heartburn 
B)  Hardening of the arteries 
C)  Increased brain weight 
D)  Increased blood filtration rate

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps low-income Americans buy food. 
B)  The Commodity Supplemental Food program distributes high-fiber foods to low-income, middle-age adults who have American Indian ancestry. 
C)  Meals on Wheels provides nutritious meals for pregnant, low-income women who are too sick to leave their homes. 
D)  The School Breakfast Program offers free or reduced-cost breakfasts to children, regardless of their family incomes.

Question 5

Belle is pregnant and has two young children. She is having difficulty supporting her family on an income of $18,000/year. Recently, she was diagnosed with high blood pressure and iron deficiency. Based on this information, Belle should enroll in the _____ program.

Accepted Answer

A)  ERS 
B)  FDIC 
C)  FDA 
D)  WIC

Question 6

Lisa is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2250 kcal/day. Based on this information, what would be her daily energy requirement during her first trimester of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  1800 kcal 
B)  2250 kcal 
C)  2600 kcal 
D)  3050 kcal

Question 7

Conventional farming creates problems for the environment. An international team of experts proposed some steps to help solve such problems, including

Accepted Answer

A)  relying more on growing pest-resistant crops and using other integrated pest management techniques. 
B)  increasing the production of grain-fed beef and dairy foods. 
C)  finding ways to increase food production without relying on biotechnological advances in agriculture. 
D)  eliminating chemical means of pest management, because such methods harm the environment and human health.

Question 8

Caregivers should not feed _____ to infants.

Accepted Answer

A)  rice cereal 
B)  soft drinks 
C)  formulas that contain DHA 
D)  soy-based formulas

Question 9

Elsa is due to give birth to a boy in June. Before she became pregnant, Elsa weighed 195 pounds, which was in the obese BMI range. She should gain no more than ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  30 
C)  15 
D)  25

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the United States, people rarely suffer from food-borne illnesses. 
B)  An undercooked hamburger patty is the most likely source of giardia. 
C)  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for inspecting local restaurants and grocery stores to ensure they meet food safety standards. 
D)  A food's odor or appearance is not a reliable indicator of whether it's safe to eat.

Question 11

____ is often lacking in the diets of older adults, especially elderly women.

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin D 
B)  Thiamin 
C)  Vitamin B-6 
D)  Pantothenic acid

Question 12

Vince enjoys cooking, but he wants to reduce the chances that his food preparation practices result in food-borne illness. Which of the following steps can he take to reduce this likelihood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Store raw meat and chicken in the same plastic bag 
B)  Thaw frozen foods at room temperature 
C)  Wipe his hands on a paper towel before preparing food 
D)  Cook foods to proper internal temperatures

Question 13

Caregivers should not feed _____ to infants.

Accepted Answer

A)  soy-based formulas 
B)  rice cereal 
C)  formulas containing lactose or DHA 
D)  honey

Question 14

Lucinda is a healthy, physically active young woman whose energy requirement is 2750 kcal/day. Based on this information, what would be her daily energy requirement during her first trimester of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  2500 kcal 
B)  2250 kcal 
C)  2750 kcal 
D)  2000 kcal

Question 15

_____ is the gradual process of shifting a baby from breastfeeding or bottle feeding to drinking from a cup and eating solid foods.

Accepted Answer

A)  Weaning 
B)  Cupping 
C)  Sparing 
D)  Transitioning

Question 16

Which of the following conditions is a major cause of death among pregnant women in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Severe morning sickness 
B)  Iron deficiency 
C)  Pica 
D)  Eclampsia

Question 17

The USDA recommends that fresh pork be cooked until its internal temperature is at least

Accepted Answer

A)  130 ºF. 
B)  145 ºF. 
C)  155 ºF. 
D)  140 ºF.

Question 18

____ is often lacking in the diets of older adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  Iodine 
B)  Sodium 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Selenium

Question 19

Hayley is due to give birth to a girl in November. Before she became pregnant, Hayley weighed 108 pounds, which was in the underweight range for her height. Based on this information, her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  28 to 40 
B)  8 to 20 
C)  18 to 30 
D)  38 to 50

Question 20

Reduced _____ is a normal physiological change associated with aging.

Accepted Answer

A)  bruising 
B)  heartburn 
C)  saliva production 
D)  vulnerability to infections

Exam 11: Nutrition for Your Life, Environment, and World

You can improve your children's eating habits by

Human milk is a rich source of

_____ is a physiological change associated with aging.

Which of the following statements is true?

Belle is pregnant and has two young children. She is having difficulty supporting her family on an income of $18,000/year. Recently, she was diagnosed with high blood pressure and iron deficiency. Based on this information, Belle should enroll in the _____ program.

Lisa is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2250 kcal/day. Based on this information, what would be her daily energy requirement during her first trimester of pregnancy?

Conventional farming creates problems for the environment. An international team of experts proposed some steps to help solve such problems, including

Caregivers should not feed _____ to infants.

Elsa is due to give birth to a boy in June. Before she became pregnant, Elsa weighed 195 pounds, which was in the obese BMI range. She should gain no more than ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Which of the following statements is true?

____ is often lacking in the diets of older adults, especially elderly women.

Vince enjoys cooking, but he wants to reduce the chances that his food preparation practices result in food-borne illness. Which of the following steps can he take to reduce this likelihood?

Caregivers should not feed _____ to infants.

Lucinda is a healthy, physically active young woman whose energy requirement is 2750 kcal/day. Based on this information, what would be her daily energy requirement during her first trimester of pregnancy?

_____ is the gradual process of shifting a baby from breastfeeding or bottle feeding to drinking from a cup and eating solid foods.

Which of the following conditions is a major cause of death among pregnant women in the United States?

The USDA recommends that fresh pork be cooked until its internal temperature is at least

____ is often lacking in the diets of older adults.

Hayley is due to give birth to a girl in November. Before she became pregnant, Hayley weighed 108 pounds, which was in the underweight range for her height. Based on this information, her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Reduced _____ is a normal physiological change associated with aging.