Question 1

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

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A)   spinach
B)   skim milk
C)   whole milk
D)   yogurtE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The energy needs of older adults are higher than those of younger adults.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Describe factors that can result in underweight and frailty in older adults.

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Many older adults lose weight as a resul...

Question 4

Due to the additional losses via the menstrual cycle, adolescent girls require more iron than do adolescent boys.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Girls gain more body fat through adolescence than do boys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Institute of Medicine recommends that children be very active for at LEAST

Accepted Answer

A)   15 minutes a day.
B)   30 minutes a day.
C)   1 hour a day.
D)   2 hours a day.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

For proper growth and development, toddlers should consume a minimum of what percentage of their total daily energy intake as fat?

Accepted Answer

A)   30
B)   45
C)   50
D)   55E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a reason that vitamin D and calcium supplements are recommended for elderly individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)   Absorption of calcium is reduced as we age.
B)   Older adults frequently use sunscreen, which inhibits the synthesis of vitamin D.
C)   Elderly individuals have adequate exposure to sunlight.
D)   Less vitamin D is produced in the skin as we age.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Meals-on-Wheels is a nonprofit food program that

Accepted Answer

A)   offers canned goods and other nonperishable food items to seniors free of charge.
B)   provides coupons to low-income seniors to purchase food at local farmers' markets.
C)   delivers fully prepared meals to homebound ill and elderly clients.
D)   provides coupons to low-income seniors to purchase food at local grocery stores.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Growth acceleration in adolescence is primarily driven by

Accepted Answer

A)   increased physical activity.
B)   increased caloric intake.
C)   hormonal changes.
D)   changes in muscle compositionE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

What nutrient is added to municipal water supplies to promote healthy teeth formation?

Accepted Answer

A)   fluoride
B)   sodium
C)   vitamin D
D)   zincE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Due to oxidative stress, older adults need to increase their consumption of both vitamin C and vitamin E.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

As compared to infancy, growth rates increase during the preschool years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Give three reasons why a vitamin-mineral supplement may be appropriate for school-aged children.

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A child's nutrient needs might not be me...

Question 15

Limiting sugary sweets in children's diets is important only once their permanent teeth have erupted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Overweight in toddlers is defined as being above the ________ percentile for weight.

Accepted Answer

A)   70th
B)   80th
C)   90th
D)   100thE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 17

What are three ways parents can minimize the occurrence of dental caries among young children?

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Dental caries occur when the bacteria in...

Question 18

Added to municipal water supplies or taken as a supplement, chlorine will help deter the development of dental caries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which nutrient is metabolized by bacteria in the mouth to produce acids that cause dental caries?

Accepted Answer

A)   protein
B)   fat
C)   vitamins
D)   carbohydrateE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

The so-called "silver" vitamin and mineral supplements are just a marketing ploy and do not provide any health benefits to seniors compared to standard supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 15: Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood to Late Adulthood

Due to the additional losses via the menstrual cycle, adolescent girls require more iron than do adolescent boys.

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What nutrient is added to municipal water supplies to promote healthy teeth formation?

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Which of the following is NOT a reason that vitamin D and calcium supplements are recommended for elderly individuals?

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Which nutrient is metabolized by bacteria in the mouth to produce acids that cause dental caries?

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Limiting sugary sweets in children's diets is important only once their permanent teeth have erupted.

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Added to municipal water supplies or taken as a supplement, chlorine will help deter the development of dental caries.

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The energy needs of older adults are higher than those of younger adults.

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Give three reasons why a vitamin-mineral supplement may be appropriate for school-aged children.

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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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As compared to infancy, growth rates increase during the preschool years.

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Due to oxidative stress, older adults need to increase their consumption of both vitamin C and vitamin E.

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What are three ways parents can minimize the occurrence of dental caries among young children?

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Overweight in toddlers is defined as being above the ________ percentile for weight.

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Girls gain more body fat through adolescence than do boys.

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Growth acceleration in adolescence is primarily driven by

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The so-called "silver" vitamin and mineral supplements are just a marketing ploy and do not provide any health benefits to seniors compared to standard supplements.

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Meals-on-Wheels is a nonprofit food program that

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The Institute of Medicine recommends that children be very active for at LEAST

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For proper growth and development, toddlers should consume a minimum of what percentage of their total daily energy intake as fat?

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Describe factors that can result in underweight and frailty in older adults.

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