Question 1

During her 6th month of pregnancy,Miranda developed gestational hypertension.As a result of this condition,Miranda has a higher risk of giving birth to a _____ infant than a pregnant woman who does not experience hypertension.

Accepted Answer

A) post-mature 
B) low-birth-weight 
C) term 
D) high-birth-weight

Question 2

Elizabeth is 90 years of age.Compared to when she was 30 years of age,her _____ now.

Accepted Answer

A) arteries are less flexible 
B) cells require more energy 
C) stomach secretes more intrinsic factor 
D) skin is more elastic

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Snacks have no place in a child's diet. 
B) It is not unusual for children to have food jags. 
C) A child's appetite typically increases as his or her growth rate slows. 
D) Because of the choking hazard,children should not be offered cut-up raw vegetables until they are at least 7 years of age.

Question 4

After Ariel gave birth to a healthy baby boy,the physician immediately placed the baby next to Ariel's breast so the infant could begin breastfeeding.This practice

Accepted Answer

A) enables the baby's "let-down" reflex to occur,so his gastrointestinal tract will function normally. 
B) increases the baby's heart rate,reducing his risk of myoendocarditis. 
C) suppresses Ariel's metabolic rate,so her body can shift more energy into milk production. 
D) stimulates Ariel's uterus to contract,reducing her risk of bleeding excessively.

Question 5

Human milk is naturally a rich source of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Cammy is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2000 kcal/day.Based on this information,her daily energy requirement would be _____ kcal during her first trimester of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) 2400 
B) 2200 
C) 1800 
D) 2000

Question 7

Zoe is due to give birth to a girl in November.Before she became pregnant,Zoe weighed 168 pounds,which was in the overweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) 15 to 25 
B) 20 to 35 
C) no more than 5 
D) 10 to 15

Question 8

According to scientific research involving animals,_____ may extend one's life.

Accepted Answer

A) restricting energy intake 
B) taking DHEA supplements 
C) consuming megadoses of vitamins 
D) following a high-fiber,high-protein diet

Question 9

Caregivers should not feed _____ to infants.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Sylvia is 82 years of age.Compared to when she was 27 years of age,her _____ now.

Accepted Answer

A) body synthesizes more vitamin D 
B) kidney cells filter less blood 
C) stomach secretes more intrinsic factor 
D) cells require more energy

Question 11

_____ is a common nutrition-related sign or symptom of early pregnancy that occurs in many healthy pregnant women.

Accepted Answer

A) Pernicious anemia 
B) Hypertension 
C) Fatigue 
D) Gestational diabetes

Question 12

Which of the following vitamins is often lacking in the diets of older adults,especially elderly women?

Accepted Answer

A) Niacin 
B) Thiamin 
C) D 
D) Pantothenic acid

Question 13

In the United States,the diets of many school-age children do not supply enough

Accepted Answer

A) sodium. 
B) fiber. 
C) simple carbohydrates. 
D) vanadium.

Question 14

_____ is a common condition that occurs in healthy pregnant women.

Accepted Answer

A) Gestational diabetes 
B) Gestational hypertension 
C) Pre-eclampsia 
D) Physiological anemia

Question 15

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains

Accepted Answer

A) folic acid. 
B) oxytocin. 
C) protein. 
D) conjugated fatty acids.

Question 16

To improve their children's eating habits,caregivers should

Accepted Answer

A) prepare and eat meals more meals together as a family. 
B) discourage snacking. 
C) encourage children to eat at least 2 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. 
D) use the promise of desserts as a reward for eating vegetables.

Question 17

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains

Accepted Answer

A) protein. 
B) intrinsic factor. 
C) oxytocin. 
D) iron.

Question 18

Victoria is a 7-year-old girl whose BMI-to-age is in the 95th percentile.According to this information,Victoria's weight is

Accepted Answer

A) too low for her age. 
B) in the overweight category. 
C) in the obese range. 
D) healthy for her age.

Question 19

Kari is considering whether she should exclusively breastfeed or formula feed her new baby.To encourage Kari to breastfeed,you provide some factual information by telling her that

Accepted Answer

A) human milk is a rich source of iron,calcium,and vitamin 
B) human milk has the same composition as infant formula. 
C) breastfeeding can reduce her baby's risk of cystic fibrosis in childhood. 
D) breastfeeding can help her lose the body fat she gained during pregnancy.

Question 20

According to scientific research involving animals,consuming a nutritious diet that is low in calories may

Accepted Answer

A) increase the risk of certain cancers. 
B) stimulate the production of anti-aging hormones. 
C) speed up the aging rate. 
D) increase life expectancy.

Exam 13: Nutrition for a Lifetime

During her 6th month of pregnancy,Miranda developed gestational hypertension.As a result of this condition,Miranda has a higher risk of giving birth to a _____ infant than a pregnant woman who does not experience hypertension.

Elizabeth is 90 years of age.Compared to when she was 30 years of age,her _____ now.

Which of the following statements is true?

After Ariel gave birth to a healthy baby boy,the physician immediately placed the baby next to Ariel's breast so the infant could begin breastfeeding.This practice

Human milk is naturally a rich source of

Cammy is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2000 kcal/day.Based on this information,her daily energy requirement would be _____ kcal during her first trimester of pregnancy.

Zoe is due to give birth to a girl in November.Before she became pregnant,Zoe weighed 168 pounds,which was in the overweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

According to scientific research involving animals,_____ may extend one's life.

Caregivers should not feed _____ to infants.

Sylvia is 82 years of age.Compared to when she was 27 years of age,her _____ now.

_____ is a common nutrition-related sign or symptom of early pregnancy that occurs in many healthy pregnant women.

Which of the following vitamins is often lacking in the diets of older adults,especially elderly women?

In the United States,the diets of many school-age children do not supply enough

_____ is a common condition that occurs in healthy pregnant women.

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains

To improve their children's eating habits,caregivers should

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains

Victoria is a 7-year-old girl whose BMI-to-age is in the 95th percentile.According to this information,Victoria's weight is

Kari is considering whether she should exclusively breastfeed or formula feed her new baby.To encourage Kari to breastfeed,you provide some factual information by telling her that

According to scientific research involving animals,consuming a nutritious diet that is low in calories may