Question 1

Freddie is 8 months old and weighs 9 kilograms. He needs about ________ grams of protein per day.

Accepted Answer

A)   11
B)   9
C)   15
D)   21E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 2

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) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

It is not advised to introduce solid foods to an infant before 4 months of age because

Accepted Answer

A)   the young infant's GI tract is not mature enough to digest complex carbohydrates and proteins.
B)   the young infant's kidney function is limited.
C)   the young infant is not able to sufficiently control his head and neck.
D)   All of these are reasons to delay the introduction of solid foods until 4 to 6 months of age.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

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 to 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 C)
F) A) and D) D

Question 5

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) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Bennett is a 12-year-old boy whose BMI-for-age falls at the 90th percentile on the BMI-for-age growth chart. Bennett is

Accepted Answer

A)   overweight.
B)   obese.
C)   underweight.
D)   healthy weight.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

According to current growth charts, an infant can be expected to ________ his or her birth weight by 1 year of age.

Accepted Answer

A)   triple
B)   double
C)   quadrupleD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 8

Approximately one-third of children in developing nations are short and underweight for their age. The most frequent cause is

Accepted Answer

A)   weaning to high-carbohydrate, low-protein diets.
B)   diets low in essential fatty acids.
C)   weaning to low-carbohydrate, high-protein diets.
D)   diets low in vitamin A.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

Infants receive a dose of vitamin K at birth to

Accepted Answer

A)   reduce risk of hemorrhage.
B)   reduce risk of blood clots.
C)   support immune function.
D)   promote bone health.E) All of the above
F) A) and B) A

Question 10

Which of the following are true statements about snacks for preschool children?

Accepted Answer

A)   Nutrient-dense snacks make an important contribution to overall nutrient intake.
B)   Snacks are appropriate if timed so that appetite is not impaired at meals.
C)   Snacks can assist in introducing children to new foods.
D)   All of these are true statements about snacks.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

Breast milk contains approximately how many kilocalories per liter?

Accepted Answer

A)   120
B)   360
C)   480
D)   670E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is an evidence-based strategy to reduce risk for food allergies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, followed by continued breastfeeding along with age-appropriate solid foods through the first year of life
B)   Delaying the introduction of potentially allergenic foods (e.g., milk)  until after 1 year of age
C)   Maternal avoidance of potentially allergenic foods (e.g., peanuts)  during pregnancy and breastfeeding
D)   Use of soy-based infant formula instead of cow milk-based infant formulaE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The adolescent growth spurt

Accepted Answer

A)   begins earlier in boys than girls.
B)   begins earlier in girls than boys.
C)   begins at the same age for boys and girls.D) All of the above
E) A) and C)

Question 14

As solid food is introduced, which of the following should be included in an infant's diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   Iron-fortified cereal
B)   Low-fat milk
C)   Hot dogs
D)   HoneyE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

In the United States, approximately ________ percent of school-age children are overweight or obese.

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   20
C)   30
D)   50E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Approximately what percentage of obese adolescents become obese adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   30%
B)   50%
C)   80%
D)   90%E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

What foods are most frequently linked to food allergies?

Accepted Answer

A)   Corn, sugar, and honey
B)   Milk, eggs, and wheat
C)   Oranges, beef, and corn
D)   Strawberries, mangoes, and avocadosE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following is a reliable indicator of generally good nutrition status in young children?

Accepted Answer

A)   The presence of subcutaneous fat
B)   Consumption of foods from several groups
C)   Regular gains in height and weight
D)   The child's interest in a variety of foodsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Dietary intakes of ________ are often low in the diets of adolescent girls.

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium and phosphorus
B)   iron and calcium
C)   magnesium and zinc
D)   iron and phosphorusE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

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 B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 15: Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Freddie is 8 months old and weighs 9 kilograms. He needs about ________ grams of protein per day.

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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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It is not advised to introduce solid foods to an infant before 4 months of age because

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

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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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Bennett is a 12-year-old boy whose BMI-for-age falls at the 90th percentile on the BMI-for-age growth chart. Bennett is

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According to current growth charts, an infant can be expected to ________ his or her birth weight by 1 year of age.

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Approximately one-third of children in developing nations are short and underweight for their age. The most frequent cause is

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Infants receive a dose of vitamin K at birth to

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Which of the following are true statements about snacks for preschool children?

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Breast milk contains approximately how many kilocalories per liter?

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Which of the following is an evidence-based strategy to reduce risk for food allergies?

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The adolescent growth spurt

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As solid food is introduced, which of the following should be included in an infant's diet?

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In the United States, approximately ________ percent of school-age children are overweight or obese.

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Approximately what percentage of obese adolescents become obese adults?

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What foods are most frequently linked to food allergies?

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Which of the following is a reliable indicator of generally good nutrition status in young children?

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Dietary intakes of ________ are often low in the diets of adolescent girls.

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

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