Question 1

What is thought to account, in part, for the rise in the prevalence of peanut allergy?

Accepted Answer

A)   excess sodium consumed as part of the peanuts
B)   exposure to medicinal skin creams containing peanut oil
C)   impaired digestion/absorption resulting from elevated leptin and adiponectin levels
D)   increased inflammation of the immune system due to altered ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids
E)   hyperstimulation of the immune system by multiple vaccinesF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Caitlin is a 12-year-old girl and has started to menstruate. Caitlin needs an additional ____ mg of iron per day.

Accepted Answer

A)   1.9
B)   2
C)   2.5
D)   3.1
E)   4F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Explain how vitamin and mineral needs change after infancy and what supplementation might be needed.

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The vitamin and mineral needs of childre...

Question 4

The term failure to thrive sometimes is used to describe infants and children with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   carbohydrate deficiency
B)   carbohydrate toxicity
C)   protein deficiency
D)   protein toxicity
E)   vitamin D deficiencyF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, what is the recommended maximum number of hours/day of television viewing for a child between 2 and 5 years of age?

Accepted Answer

A)   0
B)   1
C)   2
D)   3
E)   5F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

________ is a type of artery disease characterized by plaques on the inner walls of the arteries.

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The answer of ________ is a type of artery disease...

Question 7

How do the energy nutrients in breast milk compare to those in cow's milk?

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The energy-nutrient composition of breas...

Question 8

Why is goat's milk inappropriate for infants?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is high in iron.
B)   It has a low folate content.
C)   It is low in protein.
D)   It is high in calcium.
E)   It lacks vitamin D.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Of the following cereals, which is LEAST likely to result in an allergic reaction upon first feeding?

Accepted Answer

A)   oat
B)   rice
C)   corn
D)   wheat
E)   barleyF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following people would be considered a gatekeeper of nutrition?

Accepted Answer

A)   A mother who works two part-time jobs to afford the high cost of groceries, which the children feed themselves.
B)   A father who shops for fruits and vegetables at the local farmer's market and prepares family meals.
C)   A child who begs for, but is denied, a breakfast cereal with a coveted toy inside.
D)   A cashier at a convenience store that sells snacks and local bakery items.
E)   A local farmer who grows corn and soybeans.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

In children 2 to 18 years of age, about one third of total energy intake comes from_________

Accepted Answer

A)   empty calories
B)   grains
C)   meat
D)   milk
E)   vegetables and fruitsF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

In an infant, which organ uses about 60% of the day's total energy intake?

Accepted Answer

A)   liver
B)   brain
C)   kidney
D)   skeletal muscle
E)   small and large intestinesF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

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

Question 14

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) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following nutrients need to be supplied by solid foods in a baby's diet?

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin C and iron
B)   vitamin A and zinc
C)   vitamin B12 and fluoride
D)   vitamin E and magnesium
E)   sodium and ironF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following defines nursing bottle tooth decay?

Accepted Answer

A)   development of caries resulting from frequent use of nonsterile bottles and nipples
B)   bacterial attack of teeth due to use of lead-rich drinking water
C)   extensive tooth decay in infants due to prolonged exposure to carbohydrate-rich fluids from a bottle
D)   tooth decay resulting from prolonged exposure to soft food due to the infant's inability to swallow normally
E)   tooth decay resulting from the rubbing of the nipple against the teeth and consequent thinning of enamelF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

Which of the following is true regarding children's energy intake and activity levels?

Accepted Answer

A)   Children tend to eat the same amount of food at each meal.
B)   Overweight children have appetites similar to normal-weight children.
C)   Energy needs per kilogram of body weight continually increase from 1 to 5 years of age.
D)   Children following a vegan diet may have difficulty meeting their energy needs.
E)   An active 10-year-old child requires about 3200 kcal/day.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Describe the importance of iron and calcium intake during adolescence.

Accepted Answer

The need for iron increases during adole...

Question 19

Approximately how many children participate in the School Breakfast Program?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 million
B)   2 million
C)   12 million
D)   21 million
E)   112 millionF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 20

To maintain skeletal, muscular, and cardiovascular health, a child should be physically active for at least ________ minutes each day?

Accepted Answer

A)   20
B)   30
C)   45
D)   60
E)   90F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

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

Of the following cereals, which is LEAST likely to result in an allergic reaction upon first feeding?

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Explain how vitamin and mineral needs change after infancy and what supplementation might be needed.

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Which of the following people would be considered a gatekeeper of nutrition?

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How do the energy nutrients in breast milk compare to those in cow's milk?

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Which of the following nutrients need to be supplied by solid foods in a baby's diet?

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Why is goat's milk inappropriate for infants?

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________ is a type of artery disease characterized by plaques on the inner walls of the arteries.

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Approximately how many children participate in the School Breakfast Program?

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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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To maintain skeletal, muscular, and cardiovascular health, a child should be physically active for at least ________ minutes each day?

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The term failure to thrive sometimes is used to describe infants and children with ________.

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

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Describe the importance of iron and calcium intake during adolescence.

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Which of the following is true regarding children's energy intake and activity levels?

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In children 2 to 18 years of age, about one third of total energy intake comes from_________

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Which of the following defines nursing bottle tooth decay?

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What is thought to account, in part, for the rise in the prevalence of peanut allergy?

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In an infant, which organ uses about 60% of the day's total energy intake?

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Caitlin is a 12-year-old girl and has started to menstruate. Caitlin needs an additional ____ mg of iron per day.

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