Question 1

Nicole is four years old. What serving size of green beans would you recommend for her?

Accepted Answer

A)  15 mL
B)  30 mL
C)  60 mL
D)  75 mL

Question 2

Which of the following is a potential problem associated with a vegan diet for toddlers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium intake may be low due to reliance on only plant sources.
B)  Protein intake may be too high.
C)  Fiber intake may be lower than recommended.
D)  Calories may exceed energy expenditure.

Question 3

Which of the following is true about fluid recommendations in toddlers as compared to infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Toddlers lose more fluid from evaporation.
B)  The kidneys of toddlers are less efficient, causing them to lose more fluid through urine.
C)  Toddlers are more active and thus lose more fluid through sweat.
D)  Toddlers will always drink when they are thirsty.

Question 4

TV viewing in preschoolers should be limited to ________ per day to reduce the risk of overweight.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 hour
B)  1) 5 hours
C)  2 hours
D)  2) 5 hours

Question 5

The most common nutrient deficiency in young children is caused by inadequate ________ consumption.

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium
B)  iron
C)  folate
D)  zinc

Question 6

Which of the following diminishes appetite and is sometimes used by adolescent girls to maintain a low body weight?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol
B)  cigarettes
C)  marijuana
D)  iron supplements

Question 7

Provide carbohydrate and fibre recommendations for a 15-year-old boy who requires 2 800 kilocalories per day.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

What would you say to parents who claim that "there are no risks involved in offering vegan diets to toddlers"? What type of a diet would you recommend in this case?

Accepted Answer

I would explain to them it is very chall...

Question 9

Compare and contrast the body composition of girls and boys during adolescence.

Accepted Answer

Body mass increases during ado...

Question 10

Adolescent diets are often deficient in:

Accepted Answer

A)  kilocalories.
B)  processed grains.
C)  vegetables.
D)  convenience foods.

Question 11

Increased language fluency, decision-making skills, and physical coordination and dexterity are all characteristics of:

Accepted Answer

A)  infants.
B)  toddlers.
C)  preschoolers.
D)  school-age children.

Question 12

A toddler who is above the ________ percentile for weight should be monitored for overweight or obesity.

Accepted Answer

A)  75th
B)  80th
C)  85th
D)  90th

Question 13

The transition from infancy to toddler occurs in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  first year of life.
B)  second year of life.
C)  third year of life.
D)  fourth year of life.

Question 14

When do the adolescent years start?

Accepted Answer

A)  start of high school
B)  12 years old for girls and 15 years old for boys
C)  12 years old for boys and girls
D)  onset of puberty

Question 15

Bobby is six years old and weighs 23 kg. Approximately how many grams of protein should he consume each day?

Accepted Answer

A)  18.4
B)  19.6
C)  21.9
D)  25.3

Question 16

Discuss potential nutrition-related problems that are characteristic of childhood. What role can the schools play in helping to ensure adequate nutrition?

Accepted Answer

During childhood children should display...

Question 17

Which of the following foods would be appropriate for a toddler to consume with a dietary source of non-heme iron to enhance absorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  whole milk
B)  plain Cheerios
C)  strawberries
D)  almonds

Question 18

Which of the following correctly describes "milk displacement"?

Accepted Answer

A)  the self-weaning of an infant from breast milk
B)  the recent surge in formula use
C)  the avoidance of dairy products due to the fear of agricultural contaminants
D)  the selection of low-nutrient beverages (e.g., soda) in place of milk

Question 19

Which of the following foods would be the BEST source of dietary calcium for a young toddler?

Accepted Answer

A)  spinach
B)  skim milk
C)  whole milk
D)  carrots

Question 20

Which of the following personality characteristics would you expect to notice in an individual with anorexia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

A)  attention seeking
B)  extroverted
C)  noncompliant
D)  obsessive-compulsive

Exam 17: Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Bobby is six years old and weighs 23 kg. Approximately how many grams of protein should he consume each day?

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What would you say to parents who claim that "there are no risks involved in offering vegan diets to toddlers"? What type of a diet would you recommend in this case?

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Which of the following is a potential problem associated with a vegan diet for toddlers?

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A toddler who is above the ________ percentile for weight should be monitored for overweight or obesity.

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The transition from infancy to toddler occurs in the:

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When do the adolescent years start?

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Which of the following personality characteristics would you expect to notice in an individual with anorexia nervosa?

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Nicole is four years old. What serving size of green beans would you recommend for her?

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Adolescent diets are often deficient in:

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Which of the following is true about fluid recommendations in toddlers as compared to infants?

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The most common nutrient deficiency in young children is caused by inadequate ________ consumption.

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Which of the following foods would be the BEST source of dietary calcium for a young toddler?

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Provide carbohydrate and fibre recommendations for a 15-year-old boy who requires 2 800 kilocalories per day.

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Discuss potential nutrition-related problems that are characteristic of childhood. What role can the schools play in helping to ensure adequate nutrition?

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Which of the following foods would be appropriate for a toddler to consume with a dietary source of non-heme iron to enhance absorption?

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TV viewing in preschoolers should be limited to ________ per day to reduce the risk of overweight.

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Increased language fluency, decision-making skills, and physical coordination and dexterity are all characteristics of:

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Which of the following diminishes appetite and is sometimes used by adolescent girls to maintain a low body weight?

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Which of the following correctly describes "milk displacement"?

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Compare and contrast the body composition of girls and boys during adolescence.

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