Deck 11: Nutrition during Infancy Childhood and Adolescence

Question 1

The feeding process is important for development of

A) the bonding relationship with the parent.
B) self-identity for the infant.
C) autonomy for the infant and parent.
D) infant self-actualization.

Answer 1

A
The feeding process is an important part of the bonding relationship between parent and child.The feeding process influences positive growth.

Question 2

The approximate recommended age for adding solid food to an infant's diet is

A) 4 months.
B) 6 months.
C) 8 months.
D) 12 months.

Answer 2

B
The recommended practice is to introduce solid foods at approximately 6 months of age.Younger infants are not ready to swallow and digest solid foods.and they do not yet need other nutrients besides those provided by breast milk or infant formula.

Question 3

During childhood.most calories are needed for

A) tissue growth.
B) physical activities.
C) specific dynamic effect.
D) basal metabolic needs.

Answer 3

D
Basal metabolism accounts for 50% of total daily caloric intake during childhood.

Question 4

An adequate source of iron for a breast-fed infant at 8 months of age is

A) cow's milk.
B) goat's milk.
C) an enriched rice cereal.
D) applesauce.

Question 5

A low birth weight infant weighs less than

A) 1500 g.
B) 2500 g.
C) 3000 g.
D) 3500 g.

Question 6

The first milk secreted by a new mother is called

A) lactation.
B) colostomy.
C) colostrum.
D) prolactin.

Question 7

The ideal first food for newborns is

A) infant formula.
B) cow's milk.
C) breast milk.
D) rice cereal.

Question 8

At birth.the reflexes an infant has are

A) rooting, biting, and swallowing.
B) sucking, munching, and swallowing.
C) rooting, sucking, and swallowing.
D) grasping, sucking, and gagging.

Question 9

Compared with adults.infants and young children have more body fluid

A) outside the cells.
B) inside the cells.
C) in the bloodstream.
D) in intestinal secretions.

Question 10

An example of a food that provides building material for tissue growth is

A) bread.
B) cheese.
C) broccoli.
D) an orange.

Question 11

The most suitable first solid food for an infant 6 months of age would be

A) yogurt.
B) puréed meat.
C) crackers.
D) infant rice cereal.

Question 12

An 8-month-old infant who receives approximately 0.4 L of fluid per day is meeting

A) 200% of fluid needs per day.
B) 100% of fluid needs per day.
C) 75% of fluid needs per day.
D) 50% of fluid needs per day.

Question 13

Babies should not be put to sleep with a bottle of formula because

A) infants should not hold their own bottles.
B) this could lead to early tooth decay.
C) infants should not suck while asleep.
D) susceptibility to diarrhea is increased.

Question 14

The phase that shows the most erratic growth is

A) infancy.
B) childhood.
C) adolescence.
D) adulthood.

Question 15

Hypervitaminosis of vitamins A or D is most likely to occur because of

A) excessive milk intake.
B) overexposure to the sun.
C) overuse of vitamin supplements.
D) inadequate intake of vegetables and fruits.

Question 16

A good source of energy for children is

A) chicken.
B) cereal with added sugar.
C) whole-wheat toast.
D) a vitamin supplement.

Question 17

During a checkup at the clinic.a child's physical growth is evaluated by using

A) fitness testing.
B) clinical observation.
C) food records.
D) growth charts.

Question 18

A good source of calcium for the growing child is

A) milk.
B) a juice drink.
C) a dinner roll.
D) a hot dog.

Question 19

Foods for infants should be prepared without added

A) sugar and salt.
B) salt and herbs.
C) wheat and sugar.
D) milk and wheat.

Question 20

A type of feeding not recommended for infants during the early months is

A) breast milk.
B) amino acid-based formula.
C) soy-based formula.
D) cow's milk.

Question 21

The final.major growth spurt of childhood occurs

A) at the end of the school-age period.
B) with the onset of puberty.
C) at the end of adolescence.
D) during young adulthood.

Question 22

Young children should be offered

A) large portions so they can decide how much to eat.
B) small portions so they can ask for more if hungry.
C) larger portions of food as they grow older.
D) the same amount of food each day.

Question 23

Food intake may decrease after the first year of life.and caloric need is not as great because

A) the child is using baby fat stores.
B) muscle development is occurring.
C) the child is still relatively inactive.
D) the growth rate slows down.

Question 24

Effective strategies for weight management in children include

A) regular physical activity.
B) counting the calorie intake.
C) eliminating snacks.
D) eliminating fried foods.

Question 25

Older infants can generally finger-feed themselves with a refined pincer grasp at

A) 6 to 8 months.
B) 7 to 9 months.
C) 10 to 12 months.
D) 12 to 18 months.

Question 26

Eating disorders are common in many groups of adolescent girls because

A) their appetites are low.
B) adolescents are busy and may miss meals.
C) society and peers value thinness.
D) they tend to be overzealous in following low-fat eating patterns.

Question 27

The ideal first food for infants is

A) human milk.
B) cow's milk.
C) soy-based formula.
D) amino acid-based formula.

Question 28

Failure to thrive may be caused by

A) early sitting and crawling.
B) sleeping with a bottle.
C) overuse of vitamin supplements.
D) overdilution of formula.

Question 29

Parents who use natural foods should be advised to

A) add honey to water if the infant is constipated.
B) avoid giving honey to a child younger than 1 year of age.
C) add honey to infant foods as a good source of energy.
D) use only unprocessed honey.

Question 30

During the school-age years.the rate of growth

A) increases rapidly.
B) is slow and irregular.
C) increases slowly.
D) is similar to that during the preschool years.