Question 1

Studies in children have found connections between iron deficiency and which of the following behaviours?

Accepted Answer

A)  food jags
B)  irritability
C)  taste aversion
D)  television watching B

Question 2

Which nutrient has a major connection with premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron
B)  niacin
C)  thiamine
D)  vitamin B6 D

Question 3

Which one of a child's body systems is particularly dependent upon the adequate consumption of fats, especially essential fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  nervous system
B)  respiratory system
C)  skeletal system
D)  digestive system A

Question 4

Which goal should be an initial focus for managing obesity in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding food treats
B)  losing weight quickly
C)  holding weight steady
D)  changing food choices

Question 5

Which food should regularly be consumed by people who take Aspirin?

Accepted Answer

A)  fibre-rich foods
B)  vitamin C-rich foods
C)  calcium-rich foods
D)  iron-rich foods

Question 6

Each letter of the acronym DETERMINE stands for one predictor of malnutrition in the elderly. What predictor does the letter "D" stand for in the acronym?

Accepted Answer

A)  diabetes
B)  dementia
C)  disease
D)  diarrhea

Question 7

Which of the following factors is affected by hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose tolerance
B)  energy level
C)  iron absorption
D)  stress

Question 8

Along with vitamin E, what other vitamin should the diet provide an ample supply of to prevent early onset of cataracts?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A
B)  vitamin B6
C)  vitamin B12
D)  vitamin C

Question 9

To promote dental health, which snacking strategy should be encouraged with children?

Accepted Answer

A)  consuming chocolate milk with all snacks
B)  minimizing intake of high-protein foods such as eggs
C)  snacking on dried fruits
D)  limiting between-meal snacking

Question 10

Which food should be consumed infrequently by children when they are unable to brush their teeth right after consumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  raisins
B)  plain yogurt
C)  bagels
D)  carrot sticks

Question 11

Because elderly people often have inadequate intakes and their absorption may be poor, for which nutrient does need often increase among elderly people?

Accepted Answer

A)  niacin
B)  zinc
C)  riboflavin
D)  thiamin

Question 12

Children sometimes outgrow their food allergies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which fruit item is an iron-rich food that kids like?

Accepted Answer

A)  oranges
B)  pears
C)  raisins
D)  applesauce

Question 14

Children who are forced to override their own satiety signals are in training for which health concern?

Accepted Answer

A)  acne
B)  obesity
C)  food allergy
D)  osteoporosis

Question 15

Among teenagers, especially girls, the daily dietary intake of which nutrient is often below the recommended daily requirement for their needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C
B)  thiamin
C)  riboflavin
D)  iron

Question 16

Which substance is a possible a source of "hyper" behaviour in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  caffeine
B)  food allergy
C)  gluten
D)  sugar

Question 17

Why is dehydration a major risk for older adults?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Why is dehydration a major risk for...

Question 18

Intake of which food tends to increase for teenage girls, putting them at risk of calcium deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  soft drinks
B)  chocolate
C)  potato chips
D)  meat

Question 19

Which association between nutrition and Alzheimer's disease remains unclear?

Accepted Answer

A)  omega-3 fatty acids from fish
B)  antioxidant vitamins C and E
C)  Mediterranean-style diet
D)  vitamin B12 and folic acid

Question 20

Which change with aging can be slowed or prevented?

Accepted Answer

A)  some loss of hearing
B)  increased body fatness
C)  impairment in near vision
D)  diminished visual memory

Exam 14: Child, Teen, and Older Adult