Question 1

What is the best way to introduce new foods to infants?

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In addition to breast milk or formula,an...

Question 2

Pica,a craving for nonfood items like dirt and old paint,can lead to ________ in children.

Accepted Answer

A)   lead poisoning 
B)   hyperactivity 
C)   food allergies 
D)   obesity 
E)   type 2 diabetesF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

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) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 4

School lunches must meet at least ________ of the RDA for key nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A)   1/4 
B)   1/3 
C)   1/2 
D)   2/3 
E)   7/8F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

MATCHING
-Substance that prevents anaphylactic shock after exposure to a food allergen

Accepted Answer

A)  4-8
B)  10
C)  14
D)  25
E)  80F) LeadG) CaseinH) FolateI) Corn syrupJ) DHAK) Food intoleranceL) Food allergyM) WeaningN) Vitamin DO) ColostrumP) Nursing bottle tooth decayQ) Milk anemiaR) EpinephrineS) FluorideT) Alpha-lactalbuminU) A) and O)
V) B) and Q)

Question 6

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

Question 7

Without intervention,how many children are destined to suffer from adult heart disease within the next 30 years?

Accepted Answer

A)   600,000 
B)   6,000,000 
C)   60,000,000 
D)   600,000,000 
E)   6,000,000,000F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

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) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

MATCHING
-Nutrient that is low in breast milk

Accepted Answer

A)  4-8
B)  10
C)  14
D)  25
E)  80F) LeadG) CaseinH) FolateI) Corn syrupJ) DHAK) Food intoleranceL) Food allergyM) WeaningN) Vitamin DO) ColostrumP) Nursing bottle tooth decayQ) Milk anemiaR) EpinephrineS) FluorideT) Alpha-lactalbuminU) H) and L)
V) J) and Q)

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The vitamin and mineral needs of childre...

Question 11

Which of the following supplements is recommended for infants who are breastfed exclusively?

Accepted Answer

A)   DHA 
B)   Vitamin D 
C)   Calcium 
D)   Sodium 
E)   CaseinF) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The period from the beginning of puberty...

Question 13

What are the benefits and risks of formula feeding?

Accepted Answer

Formula manufacturers attempt to copy th...

Question 14

About how many hours of television do children aged 8 to 18 years watch each day?

Accepted Answer

A)   2.5 
B)   3 
C)   4.5 
D)   5 
E)   6.5F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

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) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 16

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) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

The energy-yielding nutrient that makes up 55% of breast milk is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The energy-yielding nutrient that makes up 55%...

Question 18

Approximately how many children live in U.S.households without enough available food?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 million 
B)   6 million 
C)   10 million 
D)   16 million 
E)   60 millionF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 19

MATCHING
-Substance ingested by children who eat dirt or chips of old paint

Accepted Answer

A)  4-8
B)  10
C)  14
D)  25
E)  80F) LeadG) CaseinH) FolateI) Corn syrupJ) DHAK) Food intoleranceL) Food allergyM) WeaningN) Vitamin DO) ColostrumP) Nursing bottle tooth decayQ) Milk anemiaR) EpinephrineS) FluorideT) Alpha-lactalbuminU) G) and S)
V) E) and N)

Question 20

Which of the following accurately describes how hunger affects behavior in children?

Accepted Answer

A)   Children who fail to eat breakfast typically become hyperactive after eating lunch. 
B)   Children who skip breakfast typically make up the nutrient deficits at later meals. 
C)   Midmorning snacks improve classroom performance all the way to lunchtime. 
D)   Although breakfast-skippers show reduced attention spans, they tend to perform well on tasks requiring concentration. 
E)   Hunger's short-term effects on behavior are well researched, but there is little evidence regarding its long-term effects.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Exam 16: Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

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

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

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What are the benefits and risks of formula feeding?

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MATCHING -Substance that prevents anaphylactic shock after exposure to a food allergen

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Without intervention,how many children are destined to suffer from adult heart disease within the next 30 years?

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The energy-yielding nutrient that makes up 55% of breast milk is ________.

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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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MATCHING -Nutrient that is low in breast milk

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Which of the following supplements is recommended for infants who are breastfed exclusively?

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About how many hours of television do children aged 8 to 18 years watch each day?

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Which of the following accurately describes how hunger affects behavior in children?

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Approximately how many children live in U.S.households without enough available food?

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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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Pica,a craving for nonfood items like dirt and old paint,can lead to ________ in children.

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MATCHING -Substance ingested by children who eat dirt or chips of old paint

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

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

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School lunches must meet at least ________ of the RDA for key nutrients.

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

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