Question 1

According to current growth charts,an infant can be expected to increase his or her birth length by ______ in 1 year.

Accepted Answer

A)  50%
B)  25%
C)  75%
D)  100%E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

The first solid foods usually introduced into an infant's diet are

Accepted Answer

A)  egg whites.
B)  pureed meats.
C)  pureed fruits.
D)  iron-fortified cereals.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Preschool children should be encouraged to try new foods.If a child is reluctant to do so,it is best to

Accepted Answer

A)  ask that he or she at least taste it.
B)  withhold dessert until what is on the plate is eaten.
C)  quietly remove it and never try again.
D)  encourage other family members to coax him or her to eat.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following statements about autism spectrum disorder is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nutritional interventions are useless in the treatment of ASD.
B)  Food allergens may contribute to ASD by altering cardiovascular system function.
C)  Autism spectrum disorder can both affect and be affected by nutritional status.
D)  Research shows a causal link between childhood vaccinations and ASD.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

The adolescent growth spurt

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A)  begins earlier in boys than girls.
B)  begins earlier in girls than boys.
C)  decreases energy and nutrient needs.
D)  begins at the same age for boys and girls.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following are strategies to prevent early childhood caries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Do not put an infant to sleep with a bottle filled with breast milk or infant formula.
B)  Begin weaning an infant from bottle to cup around 12 months of age.
C)  Discuss the need for fluoride supplementation with a pediatrician or dentist.
D)  All of these are ways to prevent early childhood caries.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Today,most females reach their full height

Accepted Answer

A)  before the onset of menstrual periods.
B)  within 7 months of the onset of menstrual periods.
C)  within 5 years after the onset of menstrual periods.
D)  by the age of 13.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

Iron stores present at birth generally are depleted by ______ months.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2
B)  4 to 6
C)  6 to 8
D)  8 to 10E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

For a child who follows a totally vegetarian diet,which nutrients need to monitored carefully to prevent a deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron,vitamin B-12,and vitamin D
B)  Vitamin A,vitamin C,and folate
C)  Vitamin K,thiamin,and vitamin C
D)  Fiber,vitamin A,and vitamin CE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Indicators of an infant's readiness to add solid foods include

Accepted Answer

A)  head and neck control.
B)  consuming more than 32 ounces of formula or breastfeeding more than 8-10 times per day.
C)  ability to sit with support.
D)  All of these are indicators of an infant's readiness for solid food.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The treatment of childhood obesity involves

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A)  increasing the activity level.
B)  moderation of energy intake.
C)  reducing dietary sugar and fat.
D)  All the choices are correct.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Human milk provides approximately ______ % of kilocalories from fat.

Accepted Answer

A)  15
B)  30
C)  40
D)  55E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Mildred is worried about her infant becoming obese in adulthood.Which of the following would be accurate information if you were attempting to counsel her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fat cells can increase in number during infancy and adulthood.
B)  If she limits calories during infancy,the growth of other organ systems may be restricted.
C)  Most obese infants become normal weight preschoolers.
D)  All the above would be accurate information to share with the mother.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

For a girl,undernutrition could be expected to have its greatest effect on height if it occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  just before the onset of menstrual periods.
B)  2 years after the onset of menstrual periods.
C)  1 year after the onset of menstrual periods.
D)  3 years after the onset of menstrual periods.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Daily protein needs during infancy vary from ______ grams per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10
B)  9 to 11
C)  15 to 25
D)  0.8 to 0.95E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

An adverse reaction to a food that does not involve the immune system is

Accepted Answer

A)  a food allergy.
B)  a food intolerance.
C)  anaphylaxis.
D)  a food deterrence.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The most sensitive indicator of long-term nutritional status in a child is

Accepted Answer

A)  weight.
B)  height.
C)  head circumference.
D)  fusion of bone ends.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Infants need fat because it aids in absorption of several vitamins and also helps the _______ to develop.

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys
B)  nervous system
C)  reproductive system
D)  skinE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Absence of breakfast for children is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  increased attention span and decreased performance in sports.
B)  decreased performance in school and no impact on attention span.
C)  decreased performance in school and decreased attention span.
D)  decreased performance in sports and no impact on attention span.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Approximately what percentage of obese adolescents become obese adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  30%
B)  50%
C)  80%
D)  90%E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 19: Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Which of the following are strategies to prevent early childhood caries?

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Preschool children should be encouraged to try new foods.If a child is reluctant to do so,it is best to

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According to current growth charts,an infant can be expected to increase his or her birth length by ______ in 1 year.

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Indicators of an infant's readiness to add solid foods include

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The adolescent growth spurt

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Which of the following statements about autism spectrum disorder is true?

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Today,most females reach their full height

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An adverse reaction to a food that does not involve the immune system is

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The most sensitive indicator of long-term nutritional status in a child is

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For a girl,undernutrition could be expected to have its greatest effect on height if it occurs

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For a child who follows a totally vegetarian diet,which nutrients need to monitored carefully to prevent a deficiency?

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Daily protein needs during infancy vary from ______ grams per day.

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Human milk provides approximately ______ % of kilocalories from fat.

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The treatment of childhood obesity involves

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Mildred is worried about her infant becoming obese in adulthood.Which of the following would be accurate information if you were attempting to counsel her?

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Absence of breakfast for children is associated with

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Infants need fat because it aids in absorption of several vitamins and also helps the _______ to develop.

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Approximately what percentage of obese adolescents become obese adults?

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Iron stores present at birth generally are depleted by ______ months.

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The first solid foods usually introduced into an infant's diet are

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