Question 1

Sue is visiting her pregnant cousin Anna and notices that she is eating laundry starch and clay when watching TV at night. What is going on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anna is experiencing pica. 
B)  Anna is showing symptoms of high blood pressure. 
C)  Anna is probably diabetic. 
D)  Anna is constipated and this will alleviate the problem. 
E)  Anna is exhibiting behavior that may increase her risk for preeclampsia. 
A)  Anna is experiencing pica. 
B)  Anna is showing symptoms of high blood pressure. 
C)  Anna is probably diabetic. 
D)  Anna is constipated and this will alleviate the problem. 
E)  Anna is exhibiting behavior that may increase her risk for preeclampsia.

Question 2

List ten factors across the categories of physiological, socioeconomic, psychological, and environmental that influence the nutritional status of older adults.

Accepted Answer

Factors influencing nutritional status o

Question 3

The American Academy of Pediatrics has taken the position that women should stop drinking alcohol ____.

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 
E)  when they begin taking birth control hormones 
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 
E)  when they begin taking birth control hormones

Question 4

Overweight children are likely to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  overcome the problem and become normal-weight adults 
B)  become underweight adults with eating disorders 
C)  become overweight adults 
D)  have lower risk for chronic respiratory problems 
E)  develop healthful eating habits later in life 
A)  overcome the problem and become normal-weight adults 
B)  become underweight adults with eating disorders 
C)  become overweight adults 
D)  have lower risk for chronic respiratory problems 
E)  develop healthful eating habits later in life

Question 5

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, 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 smokes cigarettes during the day at work. She suspects this cannot be good for a developing fetus, and decides to research this topic in her book. With the exception of ____, she discovers many detrimental health consequences for the fetus due to smoking.

Accepted Answer

A)  delivering a low-birthweight baby 
B)  experiencing a spontaneous abortion 
C)  stunted fetal growth 
D)  increased risk of fetal diabetes 
E)  impaired development of the central nervous system 
A)  delivering a low-birthweight baby 
B)  experiencing a spontaneous abortion 
C)  stunted fetal growth 
D)  increased risk of fetal diabetes 
E)  impaired development of the central nervous system

Question 6

Older persons who have problems with the activities of daily living (ADL) more likely to be at risk for over nutrition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Just like adults, many children ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  eat a diet low in meats and have a lifestyle high in activity 
B)  eat a diet high in fruits and high in meats 
C)  have a lifestyle low in activity and eat a diet high in dairy 
D)  eat a diet low in fruits and vegetables and have a lifestyle low in activity 
E)  eat a diet high in whole grains and high in vegetables 
A)  eat a diet low in meats and have a lifestyle high in activity 
B)  eat a diet high in fruits and high in meats 
C)  have a lifestyle low in activity and eat a diet high in dairy 
D)  eat a diet low in fruits and vegetables and have a lifestyle low in activity 
E)  eat a diet high in whole grains and high in vegetables

Question 8

Experts from major U.S. health and professional organizations recommend that children ages one and older eat diets containing no more than ____ of total calories from fat.

Accepted Answer

A)  15 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  30 percent 
E)  45 percent 
A)  15 percent 
B)  20 percent 
C)  25 percent 
D)  30 percent 
E)  45 percent

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 standardized national growth charts 
C)  compare their heights and weights with previous measures taken 
D)  weigh and measure them weekly 
E)  compare their heights and weights with their parents, siblings, or other close relatives 
A)  compare their heights and weights to those of their peers 
B)  use standardized national growth charts 
C)  compare their heights and weights with previous measures taken 
D)  weigh and measure them weekly 
E)  compare their heights and weights with their parents, siblings, or other close relatives

Question 10

The Healthy People 2020 established a goal "to increase to at least 82 percent the proportion of mothers who breastfeed their infants." List three barriers to achieving the nation's health objective for increasing the incidence of breastfeeding.

Accepted Answer

A number of barriers to achieving the na

Question 11

What three considerations should govern the addition of foods to a baby's diet? What is a suggested sequence (age in months and types of food) for feeding infants?

Accepted Answer

The addition of foods to a baby's diet s

Question 12

What are four key recommendations for the prevention of childhood obesity outlined in the text?

Accepted Answer

Key Recommendations for the Prevention o

Question 13

Improved life expectancy has resulted from better prenatal and postnatal care and more effective means of combating disease in older adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

To help develop healthful eating habits, a two-year-old should be able to choose what she wants to eat for meals even if it is not nutritious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Briefly discuss changes in iron storage and intake needs during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

The body conserves iron even more than u

Question 16

Breast milk contains powerful agents that protect against bacterial infection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

With the exception of _____, breast milk contains ample amounts of vitamins.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin D 
B)  riboflavin 
C)  niacin 
D)  pantothenic acid 
E)  thiamin 
A)  vitamin D 
B)  riboflavin 
C)  niacin 
D)  pantothenic acid 
E)  thiamin

Question 18

More than 70 percent of all older adults can be expected to have ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  cancer 
B)  hypertension 
C)  diabetes 
D)  arthritis 
E)  heart disease 
A)  cancer 
B)  hypertension 
C)  diabetes 
D)  arthritis 
E)  heart disease

Question 19

The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) is a tool used to measure how well people's diets meet the Dietary Guidelines for consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, and other foods or nutrients.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A lifetime of effort is required for good nutrition status in the later years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Sue is visiting her pregnant cousin Anna and notices that she is eating laundry starch and clay when watching TV at night. What is going on?

List ten factors across the categories of physiological, socioeconomic, psychological, and environmental that influence the nutritional status of older adults.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has taken the position that women should stop drinking alcohol ____.

Overweight children are likely to ____.

Older persons who have problems with the activities of daily living (ADL) more likely to be at risk for over nutrition.

Just like adults, many children ____.

Experts from major U.S. health and professional organizations recommend that children ages one and older eat diets containing no more than ____ of total calories from fat.

The best way to be sure teenagers are growing normally is to ____.

The Healthy People 2020 established a goal "to increase to at least 82 percent the proportion of mothers who breastfeed their infants." List three barriers to achieving the nation's health objective for increasing the incidence of breastfeeding.

What three considerations should govern the addition of foods to a baby's diet? What is a suggested sequence (age in months and types of food) for feeding infants?

What are four key recommendations for the prevention of childhood obesity outlined in the text?

Improved life expectancy has resulted from better prenatal and postnatal care and more effective means of combating disease in older adults.

To help develop healthful eating habits, a two-year-old should be able to choose what she wants to eat for meals even if it is not nutritious.

Briefly discuss changes in iron storage and intake needs during pregnancy.

Breast milk contains powerful agents that protect against bacterial infection.

With the exception of _____, breast milk contains ample amounts of vitamins.

More than 70 percent of all older adults can be expected to have ____.

The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) is a tool used to measure how well people's diets meet the Dietary Guidelines for consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, and other foods or nutrients.

A lifetime of effort is required for good nutrition status in the later years.

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

Sue is visiting her pregnant cousin Anna and notices that she is eating laundry starch and clay when watching TV at night. What is going on?

List ten factors across the categories of physiological, socioeconomic, psychological, and environmental that influence the nutritional status of older adults.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has taken the position that women should stop drinking alcohol ____.

Overweight children are likely to ____.

Older persons who have problems with the activities of daily living (ADL) more likely to be at risk for over nutrition.

Just like adults, many children ____.

Experts from major U.S. health and professional organizations recommend that children ages one and older eat diets containing no more than ____ of total calories from fat.

The best way to be sure teenagers are growing normally is to ____.

The Healthy People 2020 established a goal "to increase to at least 82 percent the proportion of mothers who breastfeed their infants." List three barriers to achieving the nation's health objective for increasing the incidence of breastfeeding.

What three considerations should govern the addition of foods to a baby's diet? What is a suggested sequence (age in months and types of food) for feeding infants?

What are four key recommendations for the prevention of childhood obesity outlined in the text?

Improved life expectancy has resulted from better prenatal and postnatal care and more effective means of combating disease in older adults.

To help develop healthful eating habits, a two-year-old should be able to choose what she wants to eat for meals even if it is not nutritious.

Briefly discuss changes in iron storage and intake needs during pregnancy.

Breast milk contains powerful agents that protect against bacterial infection.

With the exception of _____, breast milk contains ample amounts of vitamins.

More than 70 percent of all older adults can be expected to have ____.

The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) is a tool used to measure how well people's diets meet the Dietary Guidelines for consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, and other foods or nutrients.

A lifetime of effort is required for good nutrition status in the later years.

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