Question 1

According to the hygiene hypothesis, frequent use of antimicrobial cleansers and antibiotics can

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A)   impair development of the immune system, predisposing a person to allergies and autoimmune diseases.
B)   improve the function of the immune system, reducing the risk for communicable diseases.
C)   cause dry and cracked skin, which makes the person more susceptible to skin infections.
D)   promote tumor growth in people with a genetic predisposition for cancer.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

To assess weight status in children 3 years of age and older, the most useful growth chart is

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A)   BMI-for-age.
B)   height-for-age.
C)   weight-for-age.
D)   head circumference-for-age.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

Having an adequate iron and calcium status helps to reduce ________ absorption.

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A)   saturated fat
B)   sugar
C)   bacteria
D)   leadE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Mild deficiencies of zinc in children in the United States have been linked to

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A)   short stature.
B)   enlarged head circumference.
C)   childhood obesity.
D)   eating disorders.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Approximately what percentage of obese children become obese adults?

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A)   20%
B)   30%
C)   40%
D)   50%E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Eliza is a 6-year-old girl whose BMI-for-age falls at the 75th percentile on the BMI-for-age growth chart. Eliza is

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

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the best age to introduce solid foods into the infant's diet is

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A)   less than 1 month.
B)   1 to 4 months.
C)   4 to 6 months.
D)   over 8 months.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which foods would you suggest adding to the diet of a preschool child at risk for iron deficiency?

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A)   Lean meats
B)   Milk
C)   Orange juice
D)   Egg whitesE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Among children under 3 years of age, the most common food allergy is to

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A)   eggs.
B)   milk.
C)   peanuts.
D)   shellfish.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Foreign proteins that cause adverse reactions in the body are called

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A)   antigens.
B)   antibodies.
C)   albumins.
D)   anaphylaxins.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

The World Health Organization growth standards stress that ________ is the biological norm for infant nutrition.

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A)   feeding infant formula
B)   breastfeeding
C)   feeding cows' milk
D)   feeding infant formula and cerealE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Compared to children who skip breakfast, children who regularly eat breakfast have higher intakes of calcium and iron.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true?

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A)   There is strong evidence that overweight infants will become obese adults.
B)   Overweight infants usually become obese preschool children.
C)   Most overweight infants become normal weight preschoolers.
D)   Calories should be restricted for obese infants to levels less than those for normal weight infants.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

Children will more effectively develop the breakfast-eating habit if

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A)   they are driven to school so that they have time to eat.
B)   parents eat breakfast with them.
C)   breakfast is prepared for them to eat while their parents are dressing for work.
D)   they are given money to buy breakfast on the way to school.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The greatest energy requirement per unit of body weight occurs during

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A)   pregnancy.
B)   infancy.
C)   lactation.
D)   childhood.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

For toddlers (ages 1 to 3 years) , the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends

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A)   limiting fruit juice consumption to 6 fluid ounces per day.
B)   limiting fruit juice consumption to 8 fluid ounces per day.
C)   limiting fruit juice consumption to 4 fluid ounces per day.
D)   no fruit juice.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

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

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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 B)

Question 19

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

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A)   weight.
B)   height.
C)   head circumference.
D)   fusion of growth plates.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Per kilogram of body weight, at 6 months of age, a child's energy needs are approximately ______ times higher than adult needs.

Accepted Answer

A)   2 to 4
B)   5 to 7
C)   8 to 10D) None of the above
E) A) and C)

Exam 15: Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Compared to children who skip breakfast, children who regularly eat breakfast have higher intakes of calcium and iron.

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Approximately what percentage of obese children become obese adults?

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According to the hygiene hypothesis, frequent use of antimicrobial cleansers and antibiotics can

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Which foods would you suggest adding to the diet of a preschool child at risk for iron deficiency?

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Children will more effectively develop the breakfast-eating habit if

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For toddlers (ages 1 to 3 years) , the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends

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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the best age to introduce solid foods into the infant's diet is

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

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Foreign proteins that cause adverse reactions in the body are called

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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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Per kilogram of body weight, at 6 months of age, a child's energy needs are approximately ______ times higher than adult needs.

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Which of the following statements is true?

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Mild deficiencies of zinc in children in the United States have been linked to

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Having an adequate iron and calcium status helps to reduce ________ absorption.

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The World Health Organization growth standards stress that ________ is the biological norm for infant nutrition.

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Among children under 3 years of age, the most common food allergy is to

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

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Eliza is a 6-year-old girl whose BMI-for-age falls at the 75th percentile on the BMI-for-age growth chart. Eliza is

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To assess weight status in children 3 years of age and older, the most useful growth chart is

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The greatest energy requirement per unit of body weight occurs during

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