Question 1

The period from the beginning of puberty until maturity is called "________."

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Question 2

What effects does iron deficiency have on a child's behavior and on school performance?

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency has well-known and wides...

Question 3

Brady is allergic to peanuts. In the school cafeteria, he begins to have difficulty breathing, his tongue and face swell, and he begins vomiting. Brady most likely is in immediate need of a lifesaving injection of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cortisone
B)   serotonin
C)   epinephrine
D)   dopamine
E)   histamineF) C) and D)
G) D) and E) C

Question 4

Which of the following statements accurately describes how obesity affects the physical and psychological health of a child?

Accepted Answer

A)   Overweight children begin puberty later than their normal-weight peers.
B)   Overweight children have less bone and muscle mass than their peers.
C)   Negative stereotypes typically lead to emotional and social problems.
D)   Risks for developing asthma are low, but may rise after puberty.
E)   Researchers find that underweight children tend to react most positively to overweight bodies, which makes them supportive playmates for overweight children.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

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 µg.
E)   The FDA is responsible for testing all dietary supplements for their safe use in children.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

A child who develops antibodies to a certain food is said to have a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   food allergy
B)   food intolerance
C)   food-hyposensitivity reaction
D)   transient immune suppression
E)   food toleranceF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

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) None of the above
G) A) and D) D

Question 9

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) D) and E)

Question 10

Children absorb more lead if their stomachs are empty and when they have low intakes of _________ and _________

Accepted Answer

A)   glucose, water
B)   selenium, magnesium
C)   calcium, vitamin d
D)   lycopene, folate
E)   mercury, molybdenumF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

Approximately what percentage of an average teenager's daily food energy intake is derived from snacks?

Accepted Answer

A)   15%
B)   25%
C)   35%
D)   50%
E)   75%F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

As compared to breast milk or infant formula, cow's milk contains too much ________ and too little ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   protein, carbohydrate
B)   protein, fat
C)   fat, protein
D)   fat, carbohydrate
E)   carbohydrate, proteinF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

What is the leading cause of pediatric hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A)   obesity
B)   high sodium intake
C)   insufficient calcium intake
D)   potassium deficiency
E)   high HDL cholesterolF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 14

Symptoms of anaphylactic shock can include:

Accepted Answer

A)   drop in blood pressure and/or loss in consciousness
B)   sleepiness
C)   memory loss
D)   ADHD
E)   All of these are correct.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 15

A healthy infant that weighs 7 pounds at birth likely will weigh ________ pounds by her/his first birthday.

Accepted Answer

A)   14
B)   21
C)   28
D)   35
E)   42F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 16

An infant's brain weight is about _________of body weight, whereas an adult's brain weight is about ___________

Accepted Answer

A)   12%, 2%.
B)   2%, 12%
C)   10%, 4%
D)   4%, 10%
E)   Brain development in an infant is difficult to measure.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

________ are services that collect, screen, process, and distribute donated human milk.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are services that collect, screen, process,...

Question 18

Based on data from the BMI-for-age growth charts, children and adolescents are categorized as overweight at the __________and above and as obese at the ___________ and above

Accepted Answer

A)   75th percentile, 80th percentile
B)   85th percentile, 95th percentile
C)   90th percentile, 92nd percentile
D)   65th percentile, 75th percentile
E)   55th percentile, 85th percentile.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 19

To help improve a child's BMI, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting television and video time for children older than 5 years to ________ hours per day.

Accepted Answer

A)   2
B)   3
C)   3.5
D)   4
E)   4.5F) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 20

________ is inattentive and impulsive behavior that is more frequent and severe than is typical of others a similar age.

Accepted Answer

Hyperactivity

Exam 15: Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

The period from the beginning of puberty until maturity is called "________."

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What effects does iron deficiency have on a child's behavior and on school performance?

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Brady is allergic to peanuts. In the school cafeteria, he begins to have difficulty breathing, his tongue and face swell, and he begins vomiting. Brady most likely is in immediate need of a lifesaving injection of ________.

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Which of the following statements accurately describes how obesity affects the physical and psychological health of a child?

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

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

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A child who develops antibodies to a certain food is said to have a ________.

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

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

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Children absorb more lead if their stomachs are empty and when they have low intakes of _________ and _________

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Approximately what percentage of an average teenager's daily food energy intake is derived from snacks?

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As compared to breast milk or infant formula, cow's milk contains too much ________ and too little ________.

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What is the leading cause of pediatric hypertension?

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Symptoms of anaphylactic shock can include:

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A healthy infant that weighs 7 pounds at birth likely will weigh ________ pounds by her/his first birthday.

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An infant's brain weight is about _________of body weight, whereas an adult's brain weight is about ___________

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________ are services that collect, screen, process, and distribute donated human milk.

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Based on data from the BMI-for-age growth charts, children and adolescents are categorized as overweight at the __________and above and as obese at the ___________ and above

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To help improve a child's BMI, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting television and video time for children older than 5 years to ________ hours per day.

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________ is inattentive and impulsive behavior that is more frequent and severe than is typical of others a similar age.

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