Question 1

The secretion rich in antibodies which precedes the production of milk by the breast is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  casein. 
B)  lactalbumin. 
C)  lactoferrin. 
D)  colostrum. 
E)  bifidus. 
A)  casein. 
B)  lactalbumin. 
C)  lactoferrin. 
D)  colostrum. 
E)  bifidus.

Question 2

Atherosclerosis starts when a person reaches their forties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In general, most of the cravings of a pregnant woman are physiological, not psychological.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A low-birthweight baby weighs less than 7 pounds at birth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List four practical tips for planning nourishing meals for the older single adult.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Normal weight gain during pregnancy amounts to about _____ pounds for a woman who begins pregnancy at a healthy weight.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 to 20 
B)  25 to 35 
C)  35 to 40 
D)  40 to 45 
A)  15 to 20 
B)  25 to 35 
C)  35 to 40 
D)  40 to 45

Question 7

Which of the following is not a recommended strategy for fostering healthful eating habits amongst children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Offer new foods at the beginning of a meal. 
B)  Be firm and make the child eat all of a new food. 
C)  Let the child participate in preparing foods. 
D)  Remain calm if the child leaves an entire meal untouched. 
A)  Offer new foods at the beginning of a meal. 
B)  Be firm and make the child eat all of a new food. 
C)  Let the child participate in preparing foods. 
D)  Remain calm if the child leaves an entire meal untouched.

Question 8

Discuss the impact of aging on the nutrient needs of older adults.

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Question 9

Vignette #2 Juan and Rosa are in their late 20s, and both have parents that are experiencing a loss of vitality. Juan's mom has a curved back, and Rosa's mother is obese. Juan's dad is experiencing depression and Rosa's father has macular degeneration. Juan and Rosa have many questions about how to avoid these conditions in their future if possible. Let's answer their questions to see if we can help them. Which of the following is not recommended for Juan and Rosa in order to offset bone loss that typically occurs with aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take calcium citrate supplements. 
B)  Substitute fat-free milk for soft drinks and choose non-fat yogurt as a snack. 
C)  Purchase calcium-fortified orange juice. 
D)  Drink red wine daily. 
E)  Take a daily walk and a weekly weight-training class. 
A)  Take calcium citrate supplements. 
B)  Substitute fat-free milk for soft drinks and choose non-fat yogurt as a snack. 
C)  Purchase calcium-fortified orange juice. 
D)  Drink red wine daily. 
E)  Take a daily walk and a weekly weight-training class.

Question 10

An important reason for the increase in childhood obesity is:

Accepted Answer

A)  increased portion sizes of commonly consumed foods. 
B)  increased intake of fast-food meals. 
C)  increased time on the computer or watching television. 
D)  increased calorie intake. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  increased portion sizes of commonly consumed foods. 
B)  increased intake of fast-food meals. 
C)  increased time on the computer or watching television. 
D)  increased calorie intake. 
E)  all of the above

Question 11

Jack is an overweight child, but his parents think it is cute and assume he will outgrow this as time passes. What do you think his pediatrician will say?

Accepted Answer

A)  The parents are right and an overweight baby is adorable. 
B)  Jack will likely be an overweight adult if his parents don't stop overfeeding him. 
C)  Jack needs to eat as much food as he wants since he is growing. 
D)  Jack will never be an overweight adult since his parents are not overweight. 
A)  The parents are right and an overweight baby is adorable. 
B)  Jack will likely be an overweight adult if his parents don't stop overfeeding him. 
C)  Jack needs to eat as much food as he wants since he is growing. 
D)  Jack will never be an overweight adult since his parents are not overweight.

Question 12

Weight gain should be lowest during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The FDA and EPA are responsible for the reform of the School Lunch Program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When children are presented with larger portions of food they tend to eat more.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Vignette #1 Maya and Bob have been married for 5 years, have graduated from college, and have decided to start a family. Maya's mother gives her a book about how to have a successful pregnancy. Bob and Maya are eager to start reading the book and give their baby the best start in life possible. Let's see how much you already know by answering the following questions. Maya takes Accutane (isotretinoin) for acne and hopes to continue using it during her pregnancy. What advice would you give her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stop taking it immediately as it causes major birth defects, and consult your doctor. 
B)  Continue taking it as it won't affect the outcome of the pregnancy. 
C)  Take half the usual dose and stay out of direct sunlight. 
D)  Stop taking it until after the first trimester; then it is safe to resume again. 
A)  Stop taking it immediately as it causes major birth defects, and consult your doctor. 
B)  Continue taking it as it won't affect the outcome of the pregnancy. 
C)  Take half the usual dose and stay out of direct sunlight. 
D)  Stop taking it until after the first trimester; then it is safe to resume again.

Question 16

Vignette #1 Maya and Bob have been married for 5 years, have graduated from college, and have decided to start a family. Maya's mother gives her a book about how to have a successful pregnancy. Bob and Maya are eager to start reading the book and give their baby the best start in life possible. Let's see how much you already know by answering the following questions. Which nutrient should Maya make sure she is getting enough of prior to becoming pregnant to reduce the risk of neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin D 
B)  Folate 
C)  Magnesium 
D)  Vitamin B6 
E)  Vitamin E 
A)  Vitamin D 
B)  Folate 
C)  Magnesium 
D)  Vitamin B6 
E)  Vitamin E

Question 17

Todd is a full-time student on a limited food budget who, fortunately, has access to a kitchen and likes to cook his own meals. He always buys vegetables and fruits that are in season in order to save money. During the fall, he chooses:

Accepted Answer

A)  apples, pears, and acorn and butternut squash. 
B)  berries, peaches, zucchini, and melons. 
C)  asparagus, green beans, sweet peas, and rhubarb. 
D)  oranges, grapefruits, sweet potatoes, rutabagas, and greens. 
A)  apples, pears, and acorn and butternut squash. 
B)  berries, peaches, zucchini, and melons. 
C)  asparagus, green beans, sweet peas, and rhubarb. 
D)  oranges, grapefruits, sweet potatoes, rutabagas, and greens.

Question 18

After age 35, functional capacity declines in almost every organ.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

As aging progresses, skin becomes less able to synthesize vitamin _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  A 
B)  D 
C)  K 
D)  B12 
A)  A 
B)  D 
C)  K 
D)  B12

Question 20

How many weeks is a typical pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  24 weeks 
B)  34 weeks 
C)  40 weeks 
D)  52 weeks 
A)  24 weeks 
B)  34 weeks 
C)  40 weeks 
D)  52 weeks

The secretion rich in antibodies which precedes the production of milk by the breast is called:

Atherosclerosis starts when a person reaches their forties.

In general, most of the cravings of a pregnant woman are physiological, not psychological.

A low-birthweight baby weighs less than 7 pounds at birth.

List four practical tips for planning nourishing meals for the older single adult.

Normal weight gain during pregnancy amounts to about _____ pounds for a woman who begins pregnancy at a healthy weight.

Which of the following is not a recommended strategy for fostering healthful eating habits amongst children?

Discuss the impact of aging on the nutrient needs of older adults.

An important reason for the increase in childhood obesity is:

Jack is an overweight child, but his parents think it is cute and assume he will outgrow this as time passes. What do you think his pediatrician will say?

Weight gain should be lowest during the first trimester of pregnancy.

The FDA and EPA are responsible for the reform of the School Lunch Program.

When children are presented with larger portions of food they tend to eat more.

Todd is a full-time student on a limited food budget who, fortunately, has access to a kitchen and likes to cook his own meals. He always buys vegetables and fruits that are in season in order to save money. During the fall, he chooses:

After age 35, functional capacity declines in almost every organ.

As aging progresses, skin becomes less able to synthesize vitamin _____.

How many weeks is a typical pregnancy?

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins: A Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water: A Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Fitness

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

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Exam 12: The Life Cycle: Conception Through the Later Years

The secretion rich in antibodies which precedes the production of milk by the breast is called:

Atherosclerosis starts when a person reaches their forties.

In general, most of the cravings of a pregnant woman are physiological, not psychological.

A low-birthweight baby weighs less than 7 pounds at birth.

List four practical tips for planning nourishing meals for the older single adult.

Normal weight gain during pregnancy amounts to about _____ pounds for a woman who begins pregnancy at a healthy weight.

Which of the following is not a recommended strategy for fostering healthful eating habits amongst children?

Discuss the impact of aging on the nutrient needs of older adults.

An important reason for the increase in childhood obesity is:

Jack is an overweight child, but his parents think it is cute and assume he will outgrow this as time passes. What do you think his pediatrician will say?

Weight gain should be lowest during the first trimester of pregnancy.

The FDA and EPA are responsible for the reform of the School Lunch Program.

When children are presented with larger portions of food they tend to eat more.

Todd is a full-time student on a limited food budget who, fortunately, has access to a kitchen and likes to cook his own meals. He always buys vegetables and fruits that are in season in order to save money. During the fall, he chooses:

After age 35, functional capacity declines in almost every organ.

As aging progresses, skin becomes less able to synthesize vitamin _____.

How many weeks is a typical pregnancy?

The Basics of Understanding Nutrition

The Pursuit of a Healthy Diet

Anatomy for Nutritions Sake

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats and Oils

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins: A Functional Approach

The Minerals and Water: A Functional Approach

Impact of Fluids and Beverages on Nutritional Health

Weight Management

Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Fitness

Food Safety and the Global Food Supply

Filters