Question 1

When children are allowed to eat freely from a variety of foods,they usually select foods that are high in

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A)  iron.
B)  fiber.
C)  sugar.
D)  protein.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

About how many meals each week are eaten outside the home by adolescents?

Accepted Answer

A)  3
B)  7
C)  14
D)  21E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Five cans of soft drinks provide approximately how many kcalories?

Accepted Answer

A)  25
B)  125
C)  415
D)  750E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency among U.S.and Canadian children?

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A)  Iron
B)  Protein
C)  Calcium
D)  Vitamin CE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

People who show adverse reactions to foods such as increased pulse rate,nausea,and hives,but do NOT show antibodies to the offending foods,are displaying

Accepted Answer

A)  food intolerances.
B)  delayed allergies.
C)  subclinical allergies.
D)  undiagnosed food toxicities.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Roberta's first child is now 8 months old.Roberta has been breastfeeding and would like to begin to introduce solids foods.She read somewhere to introduce one food at a time to the infant.Which of the following would be the best choice for the first food to introduce to the baby?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oats
B)  Rice
C)  Wheat
D)  BarleyE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is a feature of energy metabolism in infancy?

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A)  Infants fed fat-free milk are at risk for protein overload
B)  Most of the energy in breast milk is derived from lactose
C)  The brain of an infant uses less glucose than that of an adult
D)  Infants require about 25% more energy than adults when expressed per kg body weightE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

What is the chief protein in human breast milk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Casein
B)  Lactose
C)  Albumin
D)  Alpha-lactalbuminE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

What is thought to be the primary function of the oligosaccharides in breast milk?

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A)  Stimulation of the let-down reflex
B)  Protection from infections in the infant
C)  Stimulation of salivary amylase in the infant
D)  Enhanced bioavailability of DHA and arachidonic acidE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following foods are most often the cause of anaphylactic shock?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eggs,peanuts,and milk
B)  Bananas,juice,and cola
C)  Apples,noodles,and rice
D)  Pears,oatmeal,and chocolateE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of blood cholesterol in children?

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A)  Acceptable total cholesterol levels are up to 240 mg/d
B)  Cholesterol levels at birth are similar in all populations
C)  Childhood obesity and high cholesterol levels show a strong association
D)  Children with high cholesterol levels usually have parents with high cholesterol levelsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Foods containing sorbitol or other sugar alcohols should not be given to infants because they

Accepted Answer

A)  promote diarrhea.
B)  promote constipation.
C)  increase lead absorption.
D)  decrease iron absorption.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT among characteristics of adolescents' food intakes?

Accepted Answer

A)  The consumption of milk and fruit juices occurs primarily at breakfast
B)  Eating dinner more often with families reduces the likelihood of smoking,drinking,and drug use
C)  Eating with families results in higher intake of fruits and calcium-dense foods than eating few family meals
D)  Eating breakfast results in higher overall daily intakes of protein and fat but unchanged intakes of iron and zinc compared with breakfast skippersE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is true regarding energy metabolism of the preschool child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food intake is remarkably similar from meal to meal
B)  Overweight individuals have appetites similar to normal-weight individuals
C)  Energy needs per kg body weight increase from 1 year of age to 5 years of age
D)  A 1 year old who needs 800 kcal/day would require only about 1600 kcal at 6 years of ageE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT among the nutrient characteristics of human breast milk?

Accepted Answer

A)  The sodium content is low
B)  The zinc is highly bioavailable
C)  The iron is highly bioavailable
D)  The vitamin D content meets optimal growth requirementsE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

One factor that has limited the success of the School Breakfast Program is that

Accepted Answer

A)  the cost is prohibitive.
B)  the meals are not nutritious.
C)  children simply do not participate in it.
D)  fewer than 10% of the nation's schools participate in it.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

What is the approximate energy requirement of infants,in kcalories per kilogram body weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  25
B)  35
C)  75
D)  100E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following was a finding of the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most toddlers but not infants consumed insufficient intakes of sodium
B)  The most popular food among these population groups was baked potatoes
C)  Most infants but not toddlers demonstrated food intake patterns consistent with MyPlate recommendations
D)  About one-fourth of the infants and toddlers failed to consume even one serving of fruits or vegetables dailyE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is characteristic of children who regularly eat breakfast or skip breakfast?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breakfast-skippers actually show lower scores on IQ tests than those who eat breakfast
B)  Attention spans are similar but a significant number of breakfast-skippers show hyperglycemia
C)  Breakfast-skippers initially show decreased mental performance but with time they adapt and show almost identical achievements
D)  Breakfast-skippers who change to eating breakfast show a temporary improvement in mental concentration but also a moderate degree of hypoglycemiaE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT among common food preferences in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hot foods are preferred to warm ones
B)  Smooth foods are preferred to lumpy ones
C)  Raw vegetables are preferred to cooked ones
D)  Green and yellow vegetables are often rejectedE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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

Five cans of soft drinks provide approximately how many kcalories?

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Which of the following is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency among U.S.and Canadian children?

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Roberta's first child is now 8 months old.Roberta has been breastfeeding and would like to begin to introduce solids foods.She read somewhere to introduce one food at a time to the infant.Which of the following would be the best choice for the first food to introduce to the baby?

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When children are allowed to eat freely from a variety of foods,they usually select foods that are high in

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Foods containing sorbitol or other sugar alcohols should not be given to infants because they

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Which of the following was a finding of the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study?

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What is the chief protein in human breast milk?

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Which of the following is NOT among characteristics of adolescents' food intakes?

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Which of the following foods are most often the cause of anaphylactic shock?

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Which of the following is a feature of energy metabolism in infancy?

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What is the approximate energy requirement of infants,in kcalories per kilogram body weight?

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Which of the following is true regarding energy metabolism of the preschool child?

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One factor that has limited the success of the School Breakfast Program is that

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About how many meals each week are eaten outside the home by adolescents?

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People who show adverse reactions to foods such as increased pulse rate,nausea,and hives,but do NOT show antibodies to the offending foods,are displaying

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Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of blood cholesterol in children?

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What is thought to be the primary function of the oligosaccharides in breast milk?

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Which of the following is characteristic of children who regularly eat breakfast or skip breakfast?

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Which of the following is NOT among the nutrient characteristics of human breast milk?

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Which of the following is NOT among common food preferences in children?

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