Question 1

An active 6-year-old child need about _________ kcalories per day to meet energy needs.

Accepted Answer

A)   400 
B)   800 
C)   1600 
D)   2400 
E)   3200F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following accurately describes the need for supplements in childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)   Very few children take nutrient supplements of any kind. 
B)   A child's diet typically is rich in iron-fortified foods, so supplementation is not recommended. 
C)   The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a daily multivitamin for all children under the age of 12. 
D)   Children who fail to consume vitamin D-fortified foods should receive a daily supplement of 15 micrograms. 
E)   The FDA is responsible for testing all dietary supplements for their safe use in children.F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 3

MATCHING
-Nutrient lacking in goat's milk

Accepted Answer

A)  4-8
B)  10
C)  14
D)  25
E)  80F) LeadG) CaseinH) FolateI) Corn syrupJ) DHAK) Food intoleranceL) Food allergyM) WeaningN) Vitamin DO) ColostrumP) Nursing bottle tooth decayQ) Milk anemiaR) EpinephrineS) FluorideT) Alpha-lactalbuminU) O) and T)
V) A) and J)

Question 4

In general,how long does the adolescent growth spurt last?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 year 
B)   2.5 years 
C)   3.5 years 
D)   4 years 
E)   4.5 yearsF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Describe the importance of iron and calcium intake during adolescence.

Accepted Answer

The need for iron increases during adole...

Question 6

MATCHING
-Mineral found in drinking water and infant formulas made with tap water

Accepted Answer

A)  4-8
B)  10
C)  14
D)  25
E)  80F) LeadG) CaseinH) FolateI) Corn syrupJ) DHAK) Food intoleranceL) Food allergyM) WeaningN) Vitamin DO) ColostrumP) Nursing bottle tooth decayQ) Milk anemiaR) EpinephrineS) FluorideT) Alpha-lactalbuminU) L) and Q)
V) K) and N)

Question 7

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for honoring children's mealtime preferences?

Accepted Answer

A)   Offer vegetables that are raw or undercooked and served separate from other foods. 
B)   Serve varied, spicy flavors to entice a child's taste buds. 
C)   Cook food until very hot to keep a child from eating too quickly. 
D)   Allow children to eat at the "grown-up" table using china and silverware. 
E)   Try a series of gourmet foods with fancy names to build the child's cultural awareness.F) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 8

Which of the following is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency among U.S.toddlers 1 to 3 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A)   Iron 
B)   Protein 
C)   Calcium 
D)   Vitamin C 
E)   FiberF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

A 1-year-old who drinks more than 3 cups of cow's milk a day is at an increased risk for developing a deficiency of which nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)   Iron 
B)   Folate 
C)   Vitamin A 
D)   Vitamin C 
E)   Vitamin DF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

MATCHING
-Percentage of high school students who use some type of tobacco products

Accepted Answer

A)  4-8
B)  10
C)  14
D)  25
E)  80F) LeadG) CaseinH) FolateI) Corn syrupJ) DHAK) Food intoleranceL) Food allergyM) WeaningN) Vitamin DO) ColostrumP) Nursing bottle tooth decayQ) Milk anemiaR) EpinephrineS) FluorideT) Alpha-lactalbuminU) I) and J)
V) F) and M)

Question 11

A life-threatening,whole-body allergic reaction to an offending substance is called ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which of the following describes how iron deficiency affects children's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   It affects brain function long before blood effects appear. 
B)   Testing is a tedious, cost-prohibitive process for many families. 
C)   It is the primary factor in tension-fatigue syndrome. 
D)   Mild deficiency enhances mental performance by lowering physical activity level, thereby leading to increased attention span. 
E)   Children who had iron deficiency as infants recover completely when iron levels are normalized.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

Which of the following accurately describes the link between lead exposure and nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)   Absorption of lead is higher on an empty stomach. 
B)   Lead toxicity is most prevalent in children around the time of puberty. 
C)   Federal regulations have successfully prevented widespread lead toxicity. 
D)   The symptoms of lead toxicity can be reversed by adding iron to the diet. 
E)   Lead exposure is extremely rare in the United States.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following statements about the diets of today's children is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Few children eat the USDA recommended daily amounts from each food group. 
B)   Children 2 to 6 years of age eat more solid fat, added sugar, and sodium. 
C)   Preschool children eat more pizza and candy than those in previous decades. 
D)   Children consume adequate amounts of vitamin E, potassium, and fiber. 
E)   Children consume more fruit than they did in previous years.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

An often fatal foodborne illness caused by the ingestion of foods containing a bacteria that grow without oxygen is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An often fatal foodborne illness caused by...

Question 16

MATCHING
-Percent chance of becoming an obese adult for an overweight teen with one obese parent

Accepted Answer

A)  4-8
B)  10
C)  14
D)  25
E)  80F) LeadG) CaseinH) FolateI) Corn syrupJ) DHAK) Food intoleranceL) Food allergyM) WeaningN) Vitamin DO) ColostrumP) Nursing bottle tooth decayQ) Milk anemiaR) EpinephrineS) FluorideT) Alpha-lactalbuminU) N) and R)
V) I) and K)

Question 17

MATCHING
-Main protein in cow's milk

Accepted Answer

A)  4-8
B)  10
C)  14
D)  25
E)  80F) LeadG) CaseinH) FolateI) Corn syrupJ) DHAK) Food intoleranceL) Food allergyM) WeaningN) Vitamin DO) ColostrumP) Nursing bottle tooth decayQ) Milk anemiaR) EpinephrineS) FluorideT) Alpha-lactalbuminU) A) and P)
V) A) and G)

Question 18

Key people who control other people's access to foods and thereby exert profound impacts on their nutrition are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Key people who control other people's access...

Question 19

What percentage of young school aged children exhibit hyperactivity?

Accepted Answer

A)   7% 
B)   11% 
C)   15% 
D)   17% 
E)   23%F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

MATCHING
-Percent chance of becoming an obese adult for a child with normal-weight parents

Accepted Answer

A)  4-8
B)  10
C)  14
D)  25
E)  80F) LeadG) CaseinH) FolateI) Corn syrupJ) DHAK) Food intoleranceL) Food allergyM) WeaningN) Vitamin DO) ColostrumP) Nursing bottle tooth decayQ) Milk anemiaR) EpinephrineS) FluorideT) Alpha-lactalbuminU) J) and S)
V) K) and R)

Exam 16: Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

MATCHING -Percent chance of becoming an obese adult for a child with normal-weight parents

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Which of the following accurately describes the need for supplements in childhood?

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Which of the following describes how iron deficiency affects children's behavior?

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An often fatal foodborne illness caused by the ingestion of foods containing a bacteria that grow without oxygen is ________.

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Which of the following is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency among U.S.toddlers 1 to 3 years of age?

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A life-threatening,whole-body allergic reaction to an offending substance is called ________.

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MATCHING -Main protein in cow's milk

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Which of the following statements about the diets of today's children is FALSE?

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What percentage of young school aged children exhibit hyperactivity?

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MATCHING -Nutrient lacking in goat's milk

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Describe the importance of iron and calcium intake during adolescence.

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Which of the following is a recommended strategy for honoring children's mealtime preferences?

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In general,how long does the adolescent growth spurt last?

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An active 6-year-old child need about _________ kcalories per day to meet energy needs.

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Key people who control other people's access to foods and thereby exert profound impacts on their nutrition are called ________.

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MATCHING -Percentage of high school students who use some type of tobacco products

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A 1-year-old who drinks more than 3 cups of cow's milk a day is at an increased risk for developing a deficiency of which nutrient?

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Which of the following accurately describes the link between lead exposure and nutrition?

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MATCHING -Percent chance of becoming an obese adult for an overweight teen with one obese parent

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MATCHING -Mineral found in drinking water and infant formulas made with tap water

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