Question 1

To assess weight status in children 3 years of age and older,the most useful growth charts are

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A)  BMI-for-age.
B)  head circumference and height-for-age.
C)  weight-for-height and head circumference.
D)  weight-for-age and height-for-age.

Question 2

Techniques to help preschoolers eat vegetables include

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A)  showing the child that you like vegetables.
B)  offering new vegetables with familiar foods.
C)  avoid overcooking vegetables.
D)  All of these are strategies to encourage preschoolers to eat vegetables. D

Question 3

Freddie is 8 months old and weighs 9 kilograms.He needs about ______ grams of protein per day.

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A)  11
B)  9
C)  15
D)  21

Question 4

Feeding problems may develop during the preschool years partially because of

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A)  decreased appetite associated with decreased growth rate.
B)  increased appetite associated with increased growth rate.
C)  increased metabolic rate.
D)  increased need for finger foods.

Question 5

It is not advised to introduce solid foods to an infant before 4 to 6 months of age because

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A)  the young infant's GI tract is not mature enough to digest complex carbohydrates and proteins.
B)  the young infant's kidney function is limited.
C)  the young infant is not able to sufficiently control his head and neck.
D)  All of these are reasons to delay the introduction of solid foods until 4 to 6 months of age.

Question 6

Per kilogram of body weight,at 6 months of age,a child's energy needs are approximately how many times higher than adult needs?

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A)  2 to 4
B)  5 to 7
C)  8 to 10

Question 7

A gluten-free/casein-free diet,omega-3 fatty acid supplements,and probiotics are nutritional interventions under study for their potential to help children with

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A)  autism spectrum disorder.
B)  childhood obesity.
C)  preventing chronic diseases in adulthood.
D)  increasing longevity.

Question 8

Which of the following are true statements about snacks for preschool children?

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A)  Nutrient-dense snacks make an important contribution to overall nutrient intake.
B)  Snacks are appropriate if timed so that appetite is not impaired at meals.
C)  Snacks can assist in introducing children to new foods.
D)  All these are true statements about snacks.

Question 9

Teenagers are at risk of deficiency in which of the following nutrients?

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A)  Fats and protein
B)  Calcium and folate
C)  Calcium and iron
D)  Iron and sodium C

Question 10

In the United States,approximately _____ percent of school-age children are overweight or obese.

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A)  10
B)  20
C)  30
D)  50 C

Question 11

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics,the best age to introduce solid foods into the infant's diet is

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A)  less than 1 month.
B)  1 to 4 months.
C)  4 to 6 months.
D)  over 8 months.

Question 12

In the short-term,gains in ______ are a good indicator of nutritional status.The best indicator of long-term nutritional status in a child is gains in ______.

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A)  weight;height
B)  height;head circumference
C)  weight;head circumference
D)  height;weight

Question 13

Which of the following is true about snacks?

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A)  Healthy snack choices help children to meet their high caloric requirements.
B)  Snacks should be viewed as small,nutrient-dense meals.
C)  Distractions should be limited while snacking to prevent mindless eating.
D)  All of these are true statements about snacks.

Question 14

For the more than 30% of school-age children who are overweight or obese,experts generally recommend

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A)  severe caloric restriction.
B)  limiting physical activity to avoid stressing the joints.
C)  early diabetes and cholesterol screening.
D)  bariatric surgery.

Question 15

Adolescents obtain ______ % of their energy and nutrient intakes from snacks.

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A)  15 to 23
B)  25 to 33
C)  43 to 53
D)  50 to 63

Question 16

Which of the following is an appropriate feeding philosophy for children?

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A)  Parents should be responsible for choosing how much and when the child should eat.
B)  Parents should present a variety of nutritious food choices and avoid making the dinner table into a battleground.
C)  Children should be forced to eat what is good for them.
D)  Parents should present nutritious food choices and not worry about their own eating habits.

Question 17

According to current growth charts,an infant can be expected to ______ his or her birth weight by 1 year of age.

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A)  triple
B)  double
C)  quadruple

Question 18

Children will more effectively develop the breakfast-eating habit if

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A)  they are driven to school so that they have time to eat.
B)  parents eat breakfast with them.
C)  breakfast is prepared for them to eat while their parents are dressing for work.
D)  they are given money to buy breakfast on the way to school.

Question 19

Human milk provides _______ of kilocalories from protein.

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A)  6% to 7%
B)  10% to 15%
C)  9% to 10%
D)  >20%

Question 20

Among children under 3 years of age,the most common food allergy is to

Accepted Answer

A)  eggs.
B)  milk.
C)  peanuts.
D)  shellfish.

Exam 19: Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

To assess weight status in children 3 years of age and older,the most useful growth charts are

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Techniques to help preschoolers eat vegetables include

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Freddie is 8 months old and weighs 9 kilograms.He needs about ______ grams of protein per day.

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Feeding problems may develop during the preschool years partially because of

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It is not advised to introduce solid foods to an infant before 4 to 6 months of age because

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Per kilogram of body weight,at 6 months of age,a child's energy needs are approximately how many times higher than adult needs?

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A gluten-free/casein-free diet,omega-3 fatty acid supplements,and probiotics are nutritional interventions under study for their potential to help children with

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Which of the following are true statements about snacks for preschool children?

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Teenagers are at risk of deficiency in which of the following nutrients?

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In the United States,approximately _____ percent of school-age children are overweight or obese.

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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics,the best age to introduce solid foods into the infant's diet is

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In the short-term,gains in ______ are a good indicator of nutritional status.The best indicator of long-term nutritional status in a child is gains in ______.

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Which of the following is true about snacks?

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For the more than 30% of school-age children who are overweight or obese,experts generally recommend

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Adolescents obtain ______ % of their energy and nutrient intakes from snacks.

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Which of the following is an appropriate feeding philosophy for children?

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According to current growth charts,an infant can be expected to ______ his or her birth weight by 1 year of age.

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Children will more effectively develop the breakfast-eating habit if

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Human milk provides _______ of kilocalories from protein.

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Among children under 3 years of age,the most common food allergy is to

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