Question 1

Freddie is 8 months old and weighs 9 kilograms. He needs about ______ grams of protein per day.

Accepted Answer

A)   11
B)   9
C)   15
D)   21E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true about snacks?

Accepted Answer

A)   Children should not be allowed to snack between meals because it reduces appetite.
B)   Healthy snack choices help children to meet their high caloric requirements.
C)   Snacks should be viewed as small, nutrient-dense meals.
D)   Distractions should be limited while snacking to prevent mindless eating.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Approximately what percentage of obese children become obese adults?

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A)   20%
B)   30%
C)   40%
D)   50%E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

The new WHO growth standards stress that _______________ is the biological norm for infant nutrition.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Human milk provides approximately ______ percent of kilocalories from fat.

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A)   30
B)   40
C)   50
D)   60E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

In general, preterm infants can be expected to reach normal height and weight within

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A)   1 year.
B)   4 months
C)   2 years.
D)   6 months.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

All of the following are true about "nursing bottle syndrome" EXCEPT

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A)   it is another name for early childhood caries.
B)   it is associated with an infant keeping a bottle in his or her mouth while sleeping.
C)   it results from the teeth being bathed in carbohydrate-rich fluid.
D)   it is associated with not brushing the infant's gums at least 3 times per week.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Which foods would you suggest adding to the diet of a preschool child who needs increased iron intake?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lean meats
B)   Milk
C)   Orange juice
D)   Egg whitesE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Preschool children should be encouraged to try new foods. If a child is reluctant to do so, it is best to

Accepted Answer

A)   ask that he or she at least taste it.
B)   withhold dessert until what is on the plate is eaten.
C)   quietly remove it and never try again.
D)   encourage other family members to coax him or her to eat.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Research on school-age children clearly shows a positive association between eating breakfast and

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A)   increased attention span.
B)   increased fatigue.
C)   meeting daily needs for vitamins and minerals.
D)   increased performance in sports.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Approximately what percentage of obese adolescents become obese adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   30%
B)   50%
C)   80%
D)   90%E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Today, most females reach their full height

Accepted Answer

A)   by the onset of menses.
B)   within 7 months of the onset of menses.
C)   within 5 years after the onset of menses.
D)   by the age of 13.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Feeding problems may develop during the preschool years partially because of

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A)   decreased appetite associated with decreased growth rate.
B)   increased appetite associated with increased growth rate.
C)   increased metabolic rate.
D)   increased need for finger foods.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Among adults, the most common food allergy is to

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A)   eggs.
B)   milk.
C)   peanuts.
D)   shellfish.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

It is not advised to introduce solid foods to an infant before 4 to 6 months of age because

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A)   the young infant's GI tract is not mature enough to digest complex carbohydrates and proteins.
B)   the young infant's kidney function is limited.
C)   the young infant is not able to sufficiently control his head and neck.
D)   all of these are reasons to delay the introduction of solid foods until 4 to 6 months of age.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Iron stores present at birth generally are depleted by ______ months.

Accepted Answer

A)   1 to 2
B)   4 to 6
C)   6 to 8
D)   8 to 10E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a common food allergen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Eggs
B)   Corn
C)   Nuts
D)   SeafoodE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Human milk provides _______ of kilocalories from protein.

Accepted Answer

A)   6% to 7%
B)   10% to 15%
C)   9% to 10%
D)   >20%E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 19

All of the following should be omitted from an infant's diet EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   iron-fortified cereal.
B)   low-fat milk.
C)   hot dogs.
D)   honey.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

For children 3 years of age and older, the most useful growth charts are

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 15: Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Among adults, the most common food allergy is to

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Preschool children should be encouraged to try new foods. If a child is reluctant to do so, it is best to

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The new WHO growth standards stress that _______________ is the biological norm for infant nutrition.

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All of the following are true about "nursing bottle syndrome" EXCEPT

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Approximately what percentage of obese children become obese adults?

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Which foods would you suggest adding to the diet of a preschool child who needs increased iron intake?

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Human milk provides _______ of kilocalories from protein.

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All of the following should be omitted from an infant's diet EXCEPT

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Which of the following is NOT true about snacks?

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Today, most females reach their full height

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For children 3 years of age and older, the most useful growth charts are

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Approximately what percentage of obese adolescents become obese adults?

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Feeding problems may develop during the preschool years partially because of

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It is not advised to introduce solid foods to an infant before 4 to 6 months of age because

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Human milk provides approximately ______ percent of kilocalories from fat.

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Freddie is 8 months old and weighs 9 kilograms. He needs about ______ grams of protein per day.

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Iron stores present at birth generally are depleted by ______ months.

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Which of the following is NOT a common food allergen?

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Research on school-age children clearly shows a positive association between eating breakfast and

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In general, preterm infants can be expected to reach normal height and weight within

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