Question 1

Children who consume vegetarian and vegan diets are at a higher risk for becoming obese and may be at a lower risk for some nutrient deficiencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The RDA for zinc is _____ mg/day for children aged 9-13 years.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  8 
C)  11 
D)  14 
E)  17 
A)  5 
B)  8 
C)  11 
D)  14 
E)  17

Question 3

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening for _____   in children who consume a strict vegetarian diet.

Accepted Answer

A)  iron deficiency anemia 
B)  sickle cell disease 
C)  celiac disease 
D)  failure to thrive 
E)  rickets 
A)  iron deficiency anemia 
B)  sickle cell disease 
C)  celiac disease 
D)  failure to thrive 
E)  rickets

Question 4

What is the adequate intake of total fiber for an 8-year-old girl?

Accepted Answer

A)  31 g/day 
B)  25 g/day 
C)  45 g/day 
D)  23.3 g/day 
E)  20.1 g/day 
A)  31 g/day 
B)  25 g/day 
C)  45 g/day 
D)  23.3 g/day 
E)  20.1 g/day

Question 5

The children in families who regularly ate three or more meals together weekly were 35 percent _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  less likely to be overweight 
B)  more likely to be underweight 
C)  less likely to eat unhealthy foods 
D)  less likely to have disordered eating 
E)  more likely to eat healthy foods 
A)  less likely to be overweight 
B)  more likely to be underweight 
C)  less likely to eat unhealthy foods 
D)  less likely to have disordered eating 
E)  more likely to eat healthy foods

Question 6

Which program is aimed at improving children's lifelong eating and physical activity habits through application of information in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Team Nutrition 
B)  Bright Futures 
C)  The National School Lunch Program 
D)  School Breakfast Program 
E)  Summer Food Service Program 
A)  Team Nutrition 
B)  Bright Futures 
C)  The National School Lunch Program 
D)  School Breakfast Program 
E)  Summer Food Service Program

Question 7

The National School Lunch Program Meal Pattern is required to provide _____ of the DRIs based on the child's age or grade group.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-fifth 
B)  one-fourth 
C)  one-third 
D)  one-half 
E)  two-thirds 
A)  one-fifth 
B)  one-fourth 
C)  one-third 
D)  one-half 
E)  two-thirds

Question 8

Potential consequences of a weight-loss program in childhood include the beginnings of eating disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In order to control screen time for children, it is recommended that televisions and other screens be removed from children's bedrooms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Snacks contribute significantly to a child's daily intake, during middle childhood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Symptoms of lactose intolerance include _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  dry mouth and headache 
B)  blurred vision and hunger 
C)  excessive thirst and fatigue 
D)  abdominal pain and nausea 
E)  heart palpitations and shakiness 
A)  dry mouth and headache 
B)  blurred vision and hunger 
C)  excessive thirst and fatigue 
D)  abdominal pain and nausea 
E)  heart palpitations and shakiness

Children who consume vegetarian and vegan diets are at a higher risk for becoming obese and may be at a lower risk for some nutrient deficiencies.

The RDA for zinc is _____ mg/day for children aged 9-13 years.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening for _____ in children who consume a strict vegetarian diet.

What is the adequate intake of total fiber for an 8-year-old girl?

The children in families who regularly ate three or more meals together weekly were 35 percent _____.

Which program is aimed at improving children's lifelong eating and physical activity habits through application of information in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate?

The National School Lunch Program Meal Pattern is required to provide _____ of the DRIs based on the child's age or grade group.

Potential consequences of a weight-loss program in childhood include the beginnings of eating disorders.

In order to control screen time for children, it is recommended that televisions and other screens be removed from children's bedrooms.

Snacks contribute significantly to a child's daily intake, during middle childhood.

Symptoms of lactose intolerance include _____.

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Exam 12: Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Children who consume vegetarian and vegan diets are at a higher risk for becoming obese and may be at a lower risk for some nutrient deficiencies.

The RDA for zinc is _____ mg/day for children aged 9-13 years.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening for _____ in children who consume a strict vegetarian diet.

What is the adequate intake of total fiber for an 8-year-old girl?

The children in families who regularly ate three or more meals together weekly were 35 percent _____.

Which program is aimed at improving children's lifelong eating and physical activity habits through application of information in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate?

The National School Lunch Program Meal Pattern is required to provide _____ of the DRIs based on the child's age or grade group.

Potential consequences of a weight-loss program in childhood include the beginnings of eating disorders.

In order to control screen time for children, it is recommended that televisions and other screens be removed from children's bedrooms.

Snacks contribute significantly to a child's daily intake, during middle childhood.

Symptoms of lactose intolerance include _____.

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Lactation

Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions

Infant Nutrition

Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adult Nutrition

Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition and Older Adults

Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions

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