Question 1

An elderly woman wants to begin an exercise program to keep herself healthy.What would you advise?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is too late to begin a program if she has not been exercising previously.
B)  She should aim for 150 minutes or whatever she can safely perform each week.
C)  She needs to avoid weight-bearing exercise if she has lost bone density.
D)  Resistance training may accelerate muscle loss and should be limited.
E)  She should limit exercise to seated,upper-body workouts so she doesn't elevate her heart rate.

Question 2

​Children's intakes of which nutrients typically fall below recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B₆ and protein
B)  vitamin A and vitamin C
C)  ​sodium and potassium
D)  ​fat and fiber
E)  ​vitamin D and iron

Question 3

Can restaurant foods meet nutrient needs or support health as well as homemade foods? What are examples of ways to improve a restaurant meal?

Accepted Answer

​It is possible to eat restaurant foods ...

Question 4

​Federal assistance programs can provide all of the following benefits to the elderly except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Social Security income.
B)  benefit cards from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
C)  ​education and shopping assistance through the Administration on Aging programs.
D)  ​home meal delivery through the Meals on Wheels Program.
E)  ​vouchers for free home delivery of meals from popular restaurants.

Question 5

​Which child is at significant risk for choking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Susie,who is sitting down and eating tender beef strips
B)  Tammy,who is eating carrot sticks under the watchful eye of her babysitter
C)  ​Billy,who likes to run around the table before he begins to eat
D)  ​Kim,who is standing still and eating chocolate pudding
E)  ​Charles,who is snacking on grapes while watching television

Question 6

​Older adults should:

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A)  consume 14 grams of fiber per day.
B)  not limit the amount of saturated fat in their diets.
C)  ​consume twice as much protein as younger adults.
D)  eat only fiber-rich,low-calorie foods regardless of body weight.
E)  ​choose protein sources to meet the DRI without exceeding energy needs.

Question 7

Describe how chronic laxative use can lead to malnutrition.

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Question 8

​What is a good recommendation to the elderly for eating out?

Accepted Answer

A)  Select meals mainly from fast-food restaurants because they have many excellent choices. 
B)  Avoid pasta dishes because they are all high in fat.
C)  Eat at full-service restaurants because they always have a variety of fruits and vegetables included with their meals.
D)  Purchase take-out meals at supermarkets because they only sell nutrient-dense foods.
E)  Ask to substitute fruit or vegetables in place of high-fat side items.

Question 9

​At mealtimes,the best way to be sure children are receiving adequate nutrition from the foods they eat is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  make them eat everything you have put on their plates.
B)  allow them to make all the food decisions as determined by their favorites.
C)  ​keep adding a food they don't like on their plate until they eat it.
D)  ​allow them to select from a variety of nutritious foods you have prepared for the family.
E)  ​offer only the most nutrient-dense foods.

Question 10

Since 1950,the number of people ____ years old in the U.S.has increased seven-fold.

Accepted Answer

A)  under 5
B)  over 35
C)  ​over 85
D)  ​over 90
E)  ​over 100

Question 11

​Which food component can interfere with the absorption of certain antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

A)  dairy products
B)  nicotine gum
C)  ​fruit juices
D)  ​vitamin C
E)  ​vitamin K

Question 12

​The best way to determine if a teenager is growing normally is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  use growth charts developed for teenagers.
B)  calculate the appropriate height and weight based on age.
C)  ​compare him or her with peers.
D)  ​compare his or her height and weight with previous measures taken earlier.
E)  ​use growth charts developed for adults.

Question 13

A 7-year-old boy who is not eating breakfast before going to school because he doesn't want to miss the school bus:

Accepted Answer

A)  is less likely to become overweight.
B)  will easily make up the nutrients he missed at lunch and dinner.
C)  ​is likely to perform poorly on the tests he takes in the morning.
D)  ​will be commended by the teacher for paying close attention in class.
E)  ​is likely to outperform his classmates in tasks requiring concentration.

Question 14

​A young child who used to like bananas now gets nauseated if he has to eat them.This has happened ever since he became ill two months ago from spinning on a carousel immediately after eating a banana in the playground.This would be an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  food allergy.
B)  food intolerance.
C)  ​food aversion.
D)  ​food immunity.
E)  ​food faddism.

Question 15

The life-threatening food allergy reaction of anaphylactic shock is most often caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  almonds,yeast breads,and oranges.
B)  tomatoes,yeast breads,and bananas.
C)  ​peanuts,fish,and shellfish.
D)  ​soy,fish,and strawberries.
E)  ​wheat,meat,and tree nuts.

Question 16

Medical drugs do only good,not harm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A teenager consumes a fast-food meal consisting of a hamburger,cola,and French fries.In order to consume an adequate diet,which food should be chosen at other meals during the day?

Accepted Answer

A)  animal protein foods
B)  high-fat foods
C)  ​foods high in energy
D)  ​whole-grain foods
E)  ​foods high in starch

Question 18

​How can adults who parent or counsel busy adolescents help them to eat well?

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During adolescence,food habits change fo...

Question 19

To prevent early onset of cataracts,the diet should provide an ample supply of:​

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C supplements.​
B)  vitamin E supplements.
C)  ​vitamin A from fortified milk.
D)  ​foods high in carotenoids.
E)  ​foods high in calcium and vitamin D.

Question 20

Dental caries are a serious public health problem afflicting 42% of children between the ages of 2 and 11years old.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Child Teen and Older Adult

To prevent early onset of cataracts,the diet should provide an ample supply of:​

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Dental caries are a serious public health problem afflicting 42% of children between the ages of 2 and 11years old.

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​Which food component can interfere with the absorption of certain antibiotics?

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​What is a good recommendation to the elderly for eating out?

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​Older adults should:

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​Federal assistance programs can provide all of the following benefits to the elderly except:

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Medical drugs do only good,not harm.

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The life-threatening food allergy reaction of anaphylactic shock is most often caused by:

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​At mealtimes,the best way to be sure children are receiving adequate nutrition from the foods they eat is to:

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Can restaurant foods meet nutrient needs or support health as well as homemade foods? What are examples of ways to improve a restaurant meal?

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A 7-year-old boy who is not eating breakfast before going to school because he doesn't want to miss the school bus:

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A teenager consumes a fast-food meal consisting of a hamburger,cola,and French fries.In order to consume an adequate diet,which food should be chosen at other meals during the day?

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​The best way to determine if a teenager is growing normally is to:

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​Children's intakes of which nutrients typically fall below recommendations?

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An elderly woman wants to begin an exercise program to keep herself healthy.What would you advise?

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Describe how chronic laxative use can lead to malnutrition.

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​Which child is at significant risk for choking?

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Since 1950,the number of people ____ years old in the U.S.has increased seven-fold.

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​How can adults who parent or counsel busy adolescents help them to eat well?

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​A young child who used to like bananas now gets nauseated if he has to eat them.This has happened ever since he became ill two months ago from spinning on a carousel immediately after eating a banana in the playground.This would be an example of a:

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To prevent early onset of cataracts,the diet should provide an ample supply of:

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