Question 1

The CDC's growth charts are available for females and males from age 2 to 25.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Devin is also physically inactive and spends most of his free time watching cartoons or playing on the computer.Devin's father feels comfortable with Devin's current level of physical activity; however,Devin's mother feels that he needs to get more exercise to help develop good lifestyle habits for the future.Answer the following questions to help Devin's parents learn more about childhood nutrition and fitness guidelines.
-Which activity would most likely help Devin build strength?

Accepted Answer

A) skipping 
B) running 
C) rope jumping 
D) hopping 
E) playing on playground equipment 
A) skipping 
B) running 
C) rope jumping 
D) hopping 
E) playing on playground equipment E

Question 3

Regular intake of energy-dense food and beverages in children and adolescents is associated to the beginning of metabolic abnormalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

How many days per week are children encouraged to participate in exercises that strengthen their bones?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 
E) 7 
A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 
E) 7

Question 5

Discuss the benefits of healthy dietary patterns in children.

Accepted Answer

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● Promotion of optimal growth and phys

Question 6

From _____ years of age,boys are in a period of growth spurt; girls have usually achieved maximum growth; sleep reaches its adult pattern; and they have all their permanent teeth except wisdom teeth.

Accepted Answer

A) five to six 
B) six to nine 
C) nine to twelve 
D) twelve to fourteen 
E) fourteen to sixteen 
A) five to six 
B) six to nine 
C) nine to twelve 
D) twelve to fourteen 
E) fourteen to sixteen

Question 7

When growth is not occurring,children may go on food jags,which are a normal part of childhood eating patterns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The RDA for calcium is higher for female adolescents compared to male adolescents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Diets of children are often high in energy-dense foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Devin is also physically inactive and spends most of his free time watching cartoons or playing on the computer.Devin's father feels comfortable with Devin's current level of physical activity; however,Devin's mother feels that he needs to get more exercise to help develop good lifestyle habits for the future.Answer the following questions to help Devin's parents learn more about childhood nutrition and fitness guidelines.
-What would be a healthy snack for Devin?

Accepted Answer

A) whole milk 
B) white bread and peanut butter 
C) oatmeal cookies 
D) low-fat cheese 
E) banana bread 
A) whole milk 
B) white bread and peanut butter 
C) oatmeal cookies 
D) low-fat cheese 
E) banana bread

Question 11

Forcing a young child to "clean their plates" will have lifelong positive effects on food p

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Inadequate intake of _____ during the growing years is related to increased risk of osteoporosis later in life.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin E and vitamin C 
B) protein and fat 
C) potassium and folate 
D) vitamin B12 and iron 
E) vitamin D and calcium 
A) vitamin E and vitamin C 
B) protein and fat 
C) potassium and folate 
D) vitamin B12 and iron 
E) vitamin D and calcium

Question 13

Overall,diets of children and adolescents in the United States tend to provide too little _____.

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) protein 
C) vitamin C 
D) vitamin K 
E) vitamin B6 
A) calcium 
B) protein 
C) vitamin C 
D) vitamin K 
E) vitamin B6

Question 14

High intakes of sugar and sodium are largely related to the intake of whole grains and dairy products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Children who regulate their food intake based on environmental factors have a head start on overweight prevention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Between the ages of 2 and 10 years,children normally gain somewhere around 10 pounds per year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Children and adolescents should not be encouraged to lift weights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Devin is also physically inactive and spends most of his free time watching cartoons or playing on the computer.Devin's father feels comfortable with Devin's current level of physical activity; however,Devin's mother feels that he needs to get more exercise to help develop good lifestyle habits for the future.Answer the following questions to help Devin's parents learn more about childhood nutrition and fitness guidelines.
-Which activity would most likely help Devin improve his aerobic fitness?

Accepted Answer

A) tree climbing 
B) push-ups 
C) running 
D) weight lifting 
E) hill climbing 
A) tree climbing 
B) push-ups 
C) running 
D) weight lifting 
E) hill climbing

Question 19

Evidence suggests that food preferences are inborn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Devin is also physically inactive and spends most of his free time watching cartoons or playing on the computer.Devin's father feels comfortable with Devin's current level of physical activity; however,Devin's mother feels that he needs to get more exercise to help develop good lifestyle habits for the future.Answer the following questions to help Devin's parents learn more about childhood nutrition and fitness guidelines.
-Which strategy will most likely help Devin eat healthy foods regularly?

Accepted Answer

A) ​Provide him with consistent access to healthy food. 
B) Make him eat his vegetables and fruits before leaving the table. 
C) Never allow him to have junk food. 
D) Do not allow him to attend parties or activities where children will have access to junk foods. 
E) Take away his computer time. 
A) ​Provide him with consistent access to healthy food. 
B) Make him eat his vegetables and fruits before leaving the table. 
C) Never allow him to have junk food. 
D) Do not allow him to attend parties or activities where children will have access to junk foods. 
E) Take away his computer time.

Exam 30: Nutriton for Growing Years: Childhood and Adolescence

The CDC's growth charts are available for females and males from age 2 to 25.

Regular intake of energy-dense food and beverages in children and adolescents is associated to the beginning of metabolic abnormalities.

How many days per week are children encouraged to participate in exercises that strengthen their bones?

Discuss the benefits of healthy dietary patterns in children.

From _____ years of age,boys are in a period of growth spurt; girls have usually achieved maximum growth; sleep reaches its adult pattern; and they have all their permanent teeth except wisdom teeth.

When growth is not occurring,children may go on food jags,which are a normal part of childhood eating patterns.

The RDA for calcium is higher for female adolescents compared to male adolescents.

Diets of children are often high in energy-dense foods.

Forcing a young child to "clean their plates" will have lifelong positive effects on food p

Inadequate intake of _____ during the growing years is related to increased risk of osteoporosis later in life.

Overall,diets of children and adolescents in the United States tend to provide too little _____.

High intakes of sugar and sodium are largely related to the intake of whole grains and dairy products.

Children who regulate their food intake based on environmental factors have a head start on overweight prevention.

Between the ages of 2 and 10 years,children normally gain somewhere around 10 pounds per year.

Children and adolescents should not be encouraged to lift weights.

Evidence suggests that food preferences are inborn.

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