Deck 14: Nutrients That Promote Growth and Regulate Body Functions Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water

Question 1

____ is(are) the end product(s) of protein digestion.

A) Nitrogen
B) Fatty acids
C) Energy
D) Amino acids

Answer 1

Amino acids

Question 2

A child who follows a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet would not consume eggs or dairy products.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fruit juices can be used in place of water to meet a child's fluid requirement.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Milk is rich in calcium but a poor source of iron.

Question 5

Grain products are enriched with folacin to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects.

Question 6

Vitamins that can be toxic if ingested in large amounts are:

A) vitamins A and D
B) vitamin C, thiamin, and riboflavin
C) vitamins A, D, and B₆
D) niacin, folacin, and biotin

Question 7

Water-soluble vitamins:

A) are lost through perspiration
B) are stored in the liver
C) should be consumed weekly
D) are excreted in the urine

Question 8

Enriched bread and cereal products provide a good source of iron for children.

Question 9

Vitamin C promotes bone and tooth formation by improving collagen development and calcium absorption.

Question 10

Every part of your body that you can touch, feel, or see contains protein and some minerals.

Question 11

Vitamins influence the way in which minerals and protein are used in the body.

Question 12

The transmission of nerve impulses requires the presence of sodium, potassium, magnesium and:

A) iron
B) vitamin D
C) phosphorus
D) calcium

Question 13

Vitamin C enhances the absorption of both iron and calcium from their food sources.

Question 14

The production, storage, and release of energy from carbohydrates and fats depend upon the availability of calcium and sodium.

Question 15

All the following nutrient classes function to promote growth EXCEPT:

A) proteins
B) fats
C) minerals
D) water

Question 16

A child who is allergic to all citrus foods and includes none in his diet may be deficient in vitamin A.

Question 17

Infants and toddlers rarely experience a calcium deficiency because they consume generous amounts of milk.

Question 18

Amino acids that cannot be produced by the body are called:

A) complete
B) incomplete
C) essential
D) nonessential

Question 19

Which of the following food combinations does not provide all of the essential amino acids?

A) macaroni and cheese
B) rice pudding with cinnamon sugar
C) peanut butter and jelly sandwich
D) pasta with tomato sauce

Question 20

A person's water requirements can be met through beverage intake (including water), consumption of solid foods, and ___:

A) perspiration
B) the end product of energy metabolism
C) water vapor in the air
D) none of these answers are correct

Question 21

Physical activity __________ calcium absorption.

Question 22

Healthy neuromuscular function requires the presence of vitamins B and ____________.

Question 23

____ promotes bone and blood formation by improving the absorption of calcium and iron.

A) Vitamin C
B) Thiamin
C) Vitamin A
D) Vitamin D

Question 24

Bread, black beans, and peanut butter are examples of _____________ proteins.

Question 25

Which of the following combinations is an example of a complementary protein?

A) black bean burrito
B) tuna salad sandwich
C) bagel with jelly
D) hotdog on a bun

Question 26

Iron deficiency anemia is common in the post 6-month-old infant and the toddler. Why does this happen? What food sources should be served to prevent or correct this problem?

Question 27

Name two factors that would maximize the absorption of both iron and calcium and two factors that would decrease absorption of these two minerals.

Question 28

Healthy hemoglobin formation requires an adequate intake of:

A) potassium
B) iron
C) protein
D) calcium

Question 29

What factors influence a person's water requirement?

Question 30

Fluoride affects tooth development in all the following ways EXCEPT:

A) it improves resistance to decay
B) it causes brown staining if consumed in high doses
C) it increases the strength of tooth enamel
D) it slows calcium absorption

Question 31

The ____________________ in hemoglobin is responsible for carrying oxygen to all body cells.

Question 32

Amino acids that are produced in the body are called ________________.

Question 33

The mineral ________________ is essential for strong tooth enamel formation and resistance to decay.

Question 34

Vitamins:

A) are an important energy source
B) aid in cell division and new cell growth
C) yield essential amino acids required for growth
D) reduce the incidence of tooth decay

Question 35

Incomplete proteins are generally ____________________-source foods.

Question 36

_______ proteins are present in meats, including fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy products.

Question 37

Taking large-dose supplements of calcium will ____________________ the rate of its absorption and availability.

Question 38

A lack of adequate iron in children's diet can lead to:

A) brittle bones
B) tooth decay
C) dehydration
D) anemia

Question 39

Macaroni and cheese is an example of a ___________________ protein.

Question 40

Children who refuse to eat _________ and _________ are often deficient in vitamins A and C.

Question 41

Which two MyPlate food groups are the major contributors of iron, thiamin, and niacin? Is it safe to assume that if a child's iron intake is adequate, it is likely that his or her thiamin and niacin needs are also being met?

Question 42

Describe the roles that water plays in the body.

Question 43

Briefly explain how a child can obtain adequate dietary protein if they don't include any meat in their meals.