Question 1

The American Academy of Pediatrics has taken the position that women should stop drinking:

Accepted Answer

A)  during the first trimester of pregnancy. 
B)  when they first learn they are pregnant. 
C)  throughout the entire pregnancy. 
D)  as soon as they plan to become pregnant. 
A)  during the first trimester of pregnancy. 
B)  when they first learn they are pregnant. 
C)  throughout the entire pregnancy. 
D)  as soon as they plan to become pregnant.

Question 2

Which statement about infants born to women with diabetes is false ?

Accepted Answer

A)  The infants may have respiratory distress syndrome. 
B)  The infants are usually born a week or two after their due dates. 
C)  The infants may have an excessively high birth weight. 
D)  The infants are at greater risk for congenital defects. 
A)  The infants may have respiratory distress syndrome. 
B)  The infants are usually born a week or two after their due dates. 
C)  The infants may have an excessively high birth weight. 
D)  The infants are at greater risk for congenital defects.

Question 3

School lunches should provide a minimum of _____ of the DRI for protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and calcium for children.

Accepted Answer

A)  1/8 
B)  1/4 
C)  1/3 
D)  1/2 
E)  2/3 
A)  1/8 
B)  1/4 
C)  1/3 
D)  1/2 
E)  2/3

Question 4

Which of the following is not a symptom of preeclampsia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein in the urine 
B)  Fluid retention 
C)  Low blood pressure 
D)  Severe and constant headaches 
A)  Protein in the urine 
B)  Fluid retention 
C)  Low blood pressure 
D)  Severe and constant headaches

Question 5

What are the top two food sources of calories for children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Baked goods such as cakes/cookies and candy 
B)  Sweetened beverages and grain products from dough-based dishes 
C)  Grain products and whole-/low-fat dairy products 
D)  Fried meat products and potatoes 
A)  Baked goods such as cakes/cookies and candy 
B)  Sweetened beverages and grain products from dough-based dishes 
C)  Grain products and whole-/low-fat dairy products 
D)  Fried meat products and potatoes

Question 6

Between the ages of 1 and 2 years, what changes in a young child's body structure usually take place?

Accepted Answer

A)  No changes, because children grow very little in that year 
B)  Doubling of weight 
C)  Doubling of height 
D)  An increase in length of long bones and strengthening of muscle tissue 
A)  No changes, because children grow very little in that year 
B)  Doubling of weight 
C)  Doubling of height 
D)  An increase in length of long bones and strengthening of muscle tissue

Question 7

Which of these types of foods is fortified with folate in order to reduce the occurrence of neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Salt 
B)  Sugar 
C)  Milk products 
D)  Refined grain products 
A)  Salt 
B)  Sugar 
C)  Milk products 
D)  Refined grain products

Question 8

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. Juan is overweight already and Rosa is concerned that if he doesn't lose weight he will eventually have heart disease. What steps should Juan take to minimize this risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Eat less monounsaturated fat like animal fats. 
B)  Eat more insoluble fiber. 
C)  Eat less saturated fat and total fat. 
D)  Take ginkgo supplements with every meal. 
A)  Eat less monounsaturated fat like animal fats. 
B)  Eat more insoluble fiber. 
C)  Eat less saturated fat and total fat. 
D)  Take ginkgo supplements with every meal.

Question 9

The best way to be sure teenagers are growing normally is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  compare their heights and weights to those of their peers. 
B)  use growth charts. 
C)  compare their heights and weights with previous measures taken. 
D)  weigh and measure them weekly. 
A)  compare their heights and weights to those of their peers. 
B)  use growth charts. 
C)  compare their heights and weights with previous measures taken. 
D)  weigh and measure them weekly.

Question 10

What are some risks associated with adolescent pregnancy?

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Question 11

Which aspect of Bella's lifestyle should she probably consider changing in order to grow old healthfully?

Accepted Answer

A)  She has no hobbies or interests that are not directly related to her occupation 
B)  She does not smoke, and rarely drinks alcoholic beverages 
C)  She contributes part of her paycheck to a retirement account (401K) 
D)  She eats a balanced diet, including vegetables and nonfat dairy products 
A)  She has no hobbies or interests that are not directly related to her occupation 
B)  She does not smoke, and rarely drinks alcoholic beverages 
C)  She contributes part of her paycheck to a retirement account (401K) 
D)  She eats a balanced diet, including vegetables and nonfat dairy products

Question 12

Jan is a new mother and feels like her toddler rarely eats healthy foods. Mealtime seems to be a constant struggle for Jan and her son. Name 6 suggestions you could give her to improve this situation.

Accepted Answer

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The American Academy of Pediatrics has taken the position that women should stop drinking:

Which statement about infants born to women with diabetes is false ?

School lunches should provide a minimum of _____ of the DRI for protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and calcium for children.

Which of the following is not a symptom of preeclampsia?

What are the top two food sources of calories for children?

Between the ages of 1 and 2 years, what changes in a young child's body structure usually take place?

Which of these types of foods is fortified with folate in order to reduce the occurrence of neural tube defects?

The best way to be sure teenagers are growing normally is to:

What are some risks associated with adolescent pregnancy?

Which aspect of Bella's lifestyle should she probably consider changing in order to grow old healthfully?

Jan is a new mother and feels like her toddler rarely eats healthy foods. Mealtime seems to be a constant struggle for Jan and her son. Name 6 suggestions you could give her to improve this situation.

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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 American Academy of Pediatrics has taken the position that women should stop drinking:

Which statement about infants born to women with diabetes is false ?

School lunches should provide a minimum of _____ of the DRI for protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and calcium for children.

Which of the following is not a symptom of preeclampsia?

What are the top two food sources of calories for children?

Between the ages of 1 and 2 years, what changes in a young child's body structure usually take place?

Which of these types of foods is fortified with folate in order to reduce the occurrence of neural tube defects?

The best way to be sure teenagers are growing normally is to:

What are some risks associated with adolescent pregnancy?

Which aspect of Bella's lifestyle should she probably consider changing in order to grow old healthfully?

Jan is a new mother and feels like her toddler rarely eats healthy foods. Mealtime seems to be a constant struggle for Jan and her son. Name 6 suggestions you could give her to improve this situation.

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