Question 1

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) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 2

Infants benefit from bifidus factors in breast milk because bifidus factors ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   prevent respiratory infections 
B)   favor the growth of "friendly" bacteria in the digestive tract 
C)   regulate cell growth 
D)   prevent bacteria from getting the iron needed to grow 
E)   kill bacteriaF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 3

Explain the possible relationships between nutrition and hyperactivity.

Accepted Answer

Hyperactive children have trouble sleepi...

Question 4

Each year from age 1 to adolescence,a child typically grows taller by 2 to 3 inches and heavier by ________ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)   2 to 3 
B)   5 to 6 
C)   10 to 12 
D)   15 to 18 
E)   20 to 23F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

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

Question 6

What percentage of children younger than 4 years are diagnosed with food allergies?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 to 3% 
B)   4 to 8% 
C)   10 to 12% 
D)   15 to 18% 
E)   22 to 25%F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

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) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

When 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) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

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) B) and D)

Question 10

At what age should breastfed infants be offered complementary foods?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 month 
B)   3 months 
C)   6 months 
D)   9 months 
E)   1 yearF) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

How many ounces of sugar-sweetened soft drinks do adolescent boys consume each day at school?

Accepted Answer

A)   8 
B)   12 
C)   20 
D)   24 
E)   26F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

When is it potentially acceptable for an infant to be fed fat-free milk?

Accepted Answer

A)   After 6 months of age 
B)   After 1 year of age 
C)   After 2 years of age 
D)   As soon as complementary foods are introduced 
E)   When the diet supplies 30% of kcalories from fatF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following foods should not be fed to infants because of the risk of botulism?

Accepted Answer

A)   Peanut butter 
B)   Honey 
C)   Gum 
D)   Fruit juice 
E)   Rice milkF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 14

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

Question 15

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) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

How does obesity affect growth,physical health,and psychological development in children?

Accepted Answer

Overweight children develop a characteri...

Question 17

Energy and nutrient needs are greater during ________ than at any other time of life,except pregnancy and lactation.

Accepted Answer

A)   infancy 
B)   early childhood 
C)   adolescence 
D)   early adulthood 
E)   late adulthoodF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following represents a risk of formula feeding?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lead-deficiencies in available water sources for infants over 6 months old 
B)   Excessive fluoride levels in available water sources for infants of any age 
C)   Inadequate fluoride levels in available water sources for infants under 6 months old 
D)   Lack of sufficient FDA oversight on currently available formulas 
E)   Lack of sufficient FDA testing for contamination with SalmonellaF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Briefly explain the relationship between obesity and the early development of chronic diseases.

Accepted Answer

Today,unprecedented numbers of U.S.child...

Question 20

What is alpha-lactalbumin?

Accepted Answer

A)   The main carbohydrate in human breast milk 
B)   The main carbohydrate in cow's milk 
C)   A fatty acid in human breast milk 
D)   The chief protein in human breast milk 
E)   The chief protein in cow's milkF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

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

Infants benefit from bifidus factors in breast milk because bifidus factors ________.

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When is it potentially acceptable for an infant to be fed fat-free milk?

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

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What is alpha-lactalbumin?

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Explain the possible relationships between nutrition and hyperactivity.

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How many ounces of sugar-sweetened soft drinks do adolescent boys consume each day at school?

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Why is goat's milk inappropriate for infants?

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Which of the following foods should not be fed to infants because of the risk of botulism?

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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?

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

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Which of the following represents a risk of formula feeding?

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What percentage of children younger than 4 years are diagnosed with food allergies?

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Briefly explain the relationship between obesity and the early development of chronic diseases.

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At what age should breastfed infants be offered complementary foods?

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Approximately how many children participate in the School Breakfast Program?

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Each year from age 1 to adolescence,a child typically grows taller by 2 to 3 inches and heavier by ________ pounds.

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Energy and nutrient needs are greater during ________ than at any other time of life,except pregnancy and lactation.

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How does obesity affect growth,physical health,and psychological development in children?

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

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

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