Question 1

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 grains and high in vegetables.

Question 2

In which way might dental disease lead to declines in a person's nutrition status?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may lead to weight gain. 
B)  It may lead to difficulty chewing and thus reduce food intake. 
C)  It may alter cognitive ability to choose foods wisely. 
D)  It may cause difficulties in regulating fluid balance.

Question 3

Which of the following does not contribute to good physical and mental health in later years?

Accepted Answer

A)  Good living conditions 
B)  Socialization and family integrity 
C)  Financial dependence on close relatives 
D)  Genetics

Question 4

Which of the following behaviors is not recommended for a 2 year old to ensure healthful eating habits?

Accepted Answer

A)  She should be able to choose what she wants to eat for meals even if it is not nutritious. 
B)  She should be able to leave an entire meal untouched occasionally. 
C)  She should be able to have short food jags, such as eating peanut butter sandwiches every day for a week. 
D)  She should be offered a variety of foods that includes at least one that she likes.

Question 5

Which food is added to an infant's diet for the prevention of iron-deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orange juice 
B)  Enriched cereal 
C)  Bananas 
D)  Yellow fruits 
E)  Bread

Question 6

As U.S. children get older, their dietary quality tends to _____, especially in regards to _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  improve; fruit and vegetable intakes 
B)  stay the same; milk intakes 
C)  get worse; fruit and sodium intakes 
D)  fluctuate; egg and meat intakes

Question 7

When boys and girls are compared, why do girls typically have iron intakes below the current recommendation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Because girls consume fewer total calories than boys. 
B)  Because girls drink more milk than boys. 
C)  Because girls eat more meat than boys. 
D)  Because girls eat more vegetables than boys.

Question 8

Which of these foods would enhance the absorption of iron?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whole-grain pasta 
B)  Skim milk 
C)  Olive oil 
D)  Oranges

Question 9

Which of the following is correct concerning the protein intake of pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women need twice as much protein when pregnant as they did prior to pregnancy. 
B)  Pregnant women need 20 grams of protein per day over nonpregnant requirements. 
C)  Pregnant women do not need additional protein. 
D)  Women need less protein when pregnant than they did prior to pregnancy.

Question 10

The fiber recommendation for the older adult population is 21 to 38 grams/day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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. Finally Maya is pregnant and at her next prenatal appointment the doctor tells her that her blood pressure is elevated. She tells Maya that some of the symptoms she is experiencing are indications that she may be developing preeclampsia. What else does Maya's doctor tell her about this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Symptoms may include nausea upon getting up in the morning. 
B)  Excess protein in the urine is detected. 
C)  Sudden weight loss (1 lb/day) occurs. 
D)  High blood sugar is revealed by blood tests.

Question 12

Cow's milk should not be introduced into the infant's diet until one year of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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. To reduce the risk of macular degeneration, Juan and Rosa should:

Accepted Answer

A)  eat a diet rich in low-fat dairy such as 1% milk. 
B)  eat foods rich in beta-carotene such as cantaloupe. 
C)  eat foods high in protein but low in saturated fat such as salmon. 
D)  choose foods high in vitamin B12 such as steak.

Question 14

To promote breastfeeding, every maternity facility should:

Accepted Answer

A)  give pacifiers to the babies when they cry. 
B)  help the mother start breastfeeding within  hour of birth. 
C)  give newborns infant formula to supplement breast milk. 
D)  keep healthy newborns in a nursery separate from the mother's room so the mother can rest between feedings.

Question 15

What are the first nutrients that need to be supplied by solid foods in a baby's diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin C and iron 
B)  Vitamin A and vitamin D 
C)  Iron and magnesium 
D)  Riboflavin and niacin

Question 16

During pregnancy, absorption of both calcium and iron increases dramatically.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A child who drinks a lot of milk and does not consume much else is likely to show signs of:

Accepted Answer

A)  anemia. 
B)  ariboflavinosis. 
C)  hyperkeratosis. 
D)  rickets. 
E)  pellagra.

Question 18

The biological changes associated with aging:

Accepted Answer

A)  occur at the same rate in all persons. 
B)  occur in all, but the rate may be altered by nutrition and lifestyle. 
C)  may be prevented by megadoses of vitamin E. 
D)  occur at a faster rate in males than females.

Question 19

Television viewing has been shown to be a contributing factor in childhood obesity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which nutrient's absorption is not impaired by the aging process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium 
B)  Vitamin B12 
C)  Iron 
D)  Riboflavin

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

Just like adults, many children:

In which way might dental disease lead to declines in a person's nutrition status?

Which of the following does not contribute to good physical and mental health in later years?

Which of the following behaviors is not recommended for a 2 year old to ensure healthful eating habits?

Which food is added to an infant's diet for the prevention of iron-deficiency anemia?

As U.S. children get older, their dietary quality tends to _, especially in regards to _.

When boys and girls are compared, why do girls typically have iron intakes below the current recommendation?

Which of these foods would enhance the absorption of iron?

Which of the following is correct concerning the protein intake of pregnant women?

The fiber recommendation for the older adult population is 21 to 38 grams/day.

Cow's milk should not be introduced into the infant's diet until one year of age.

To promote breastfeeding, every maternity facility should:

What are the first nutrients that need to be supplied by solid foods in a baby's diet?

During pregnancy, absorption of both calcium and iron increases dramatically.

A child who drinks a lot of milk and does not consume much else is likely to show signs of:

The biological changes associated with aging:

Television viewing has been shown to be a contributing factor in childhood obesity.

Which nutrient's absorption is not impaired by the aging process?