Deck 14: Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Question 1

People taking two or more drugs at the same time are more vulnerable to nutrient-drug interactions.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Which of the following is a physical change of aging that affects nutrition?

A)reduced salivary output
B)faster rate of intestinal motility
C)increased secretion of insulin
D)decreased presence of gum disease

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which food should be consumed infrequently by children when they are unable to brush their teeth right after consumption?

A)raisins
B)plain yogurt
C)bagels
D)carrot sticks

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Teens who eat at home with family members consume more nutritious foods.

Question 5

Which item is linked with worsening acne?

A)psychological stress
B)milk chocolate
C)white sugar
D)vitamin A supplements

Question 6

The need for protein in the diet is reduced for older people.

Question 7

Television has adverse effects on children's nutrition.

Question 8

Children sometimes outgrow their food allergies.

Question 9

Tomato juice limits the effectiveness of nicotine gum.

Question 10

Consumption of black tea has been positively linked with premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

Question 11

Children who are forced to override their own satiety signals are in training for which health concern?

A)acne
B)obesity
C)food allergy
D)osteoporosis

Question 12

What vitamin, found in certain acne medications, can be toxic?

A)vitamin A
B)vitamin D
C)vitamin E
D)vitamin K

Question 13

Nutrients missed from a skipped breakfast are made up at lunch and dinner for a majority of children.

Question 14

A food intolerance occurs as a result of an illness or other negative experience associated with that food.

Question 15

Children naturally like nutritious foods in all the food groups with the exception of vegetables.

Question 16

Which medical drug can reduce iron absorption, increase calcium and phosphorus excretion, and may accelerate destruction of thiamin?

A)diuretics
B)aluminum-containing antacids
C)long-term Aspirin use
D)estrogen replacement therapy

Question 17

To prevent dehydration, older adults need to drink a minimum of how many cups of fluid each day to provide needed water?

A)2
B)4
C)6
D)8

Question 18

How can you reduce a child's risk of choking during food intake?

A)encouraging the child to sit when eating all food
B)having the child take small bites of tough meats
C)giving the child round foods, like grapes
D)limiting dangerous foods such as honey

Question 19

Women who take oral contraceptives may have lower levels of which vitamin?

A)vitamin B₆
B)vitamin B₁₂
C)vitamin C
D)vitamin K

Question 20

Vitamin E has been seen to depress the immunity of elders.

Question 21

Which of the following substances, along with a sufficient amount of vitamin B₆ and vitamin B₁₂, may prevent some loss of mental ability that commonly occurs among older people?

A)vitamin C
B)iron
C)folate
D)vitamin D

Question 22

Which term best describes the complex of interacting failures in the elderly?

A)life jags
B)golden oldies
C)senior moments
D)the dwindles

Question 23

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for total fat for children 4-18 years of age should be in what range?

A)20-25%
B)25-35%
C)35-40%
D)40-45%

Question 24

What is the main source of lead in most children's lives?

A)soil
B)old paint
C)iron skillets
D)coloured chalk

Question 25

Which substance can increase the anti-blood-clotting effect of over-the-counter pain and fever reducers?

A)ginkgo biloba
B)antibiotics
C)nicotine
D)antacids

Question 26

Which behaviour is characteristic of children who skip eating breakfast?

A)poor performance on concentration tasks
B)excessive intake of magnesium during the day
C)good sleep patterns
D)less frequent absence from school or work

Question 27

As a person ages, what physical change contributes to abnormal glucose metabolism?

A)the body's cells become more responsive
B)the pancreas secretes less insulin
C)the mouth increases salivary output
D)the intestines lose muscle strength

Question 28

Because elderly people often have inadequate intakes and their absorption may be poor, for which nutrient does need often increase among elderly people?

A)niacin
B)zinc
C)riboflavin
D)thiamin

Question 29

Which product contains the largest amount of caffeine?

A)carob
B)root beer
C)iced tea
D)chocolate milk

Question 30

Among teenagers, especially girls, the daily dietary intake of which nutrient is often below the recommended daily requirement for their needs?

A)vitamin C
B)thiamin
C)riboflavin
D)iron

Question 31

What happens to energy needs for older people over time?

A)decrease
B)fluctuate
C)stay the same
D)increase after 80 years of age

Question 32

Why does malnutrition increase the risk for lead poisoning in children?

A)Malnourished children turn to eating non-food substances that contain lead.
B)Charitable food programs for children may provide food with small amounts of lead.
C)Undernourished children typically live in homes with lead water pipes.
D)More lead is absorbed by the body if the child is undernourished.

Question 33

Which nutrient has a major connection with premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

A)iron
B)niacin
C)thiamine
D)vitamin B₆

Question 34

What percentage of women are impaired by premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

A)1-5
B)5-10
C)10-15
D)15-20

Question 35

Which food would be highly suspected as the cause of an anaphylactic reaction?

A)boiled egg
B)fresh apple
C)corn on the cob
D)beef steak

Question 36

Which of the following foods would be accepted by most children?

A)broccoli with cheese sauce
B)hot vegetable soup
C)crunchy steamed carrots
D)mashed potatoes with lumps

Question 37

Which of the following factors is affected by hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle?

A)glucose tolerance
B)energy level
C)iron absorption
D)stress

Question 38

On average, approximately what fraction of a teenager's total daily energy intake comes from snacks?

A)1/8
B)1/4
C)1/3
D)1/2

Question 39

At about what age does the adolescent growth spurt peak in boys?

A)11
B)12
C)13
D)14

Question 40

Which of the following characteristics is practically universal among children?

A)dislike of bright-coloured fruit
B)preference for strong-flavoured foods
C)desire for soft-cooked vegetables
D)fear of new foods

Question 41

Intakes of which nutrient often fall short in teens' diets?

A)sodium
B)vitamin A
C)riboflavin
D)vitamin C

Question 42

What is an important nutrition concern for the person with Alzheimer's disease?

A)supplementation with zinc
B)prevention of weight loss
C)sources of dietary fatty acids
D)elimination of dietary aluminum

Question 43

Absorption of which nutrient appears to increase with age?

A)calcium
B)vitamin A
C)vitamin D
D)iron

Question 44

Which one of a child's body systems is particularly dependent upon the adequate consumption of fats, especially essential fatty acids?

A)nervous system
B)respiratory system
C)skeletal system
D)digestive system

Question 45

Which substance shows preliminary benefits as an effective treatment for arthritis?

A)glucosamine
B)lecithin
C)selenium
D)calcium

Question 46

Which change with aging can be slowed or prevented?

A)some loss of hearing
B)increased body fatness
C)impairment in near vision
D)diminished visual memory

Question 47

Which association between nutrition and Alzheimer's disease remains unclear?

A)omega-3 fatty acids from fish
B)antioxidant vitamins C and E
C)Mediterranean-style diet
D)vitamin B₁₂ and folic acid

Question 48

Which situation may be the cause of misbehaviour in some children?

A)too much physical activity
B)sugar consumption
C)too much sleep
D)chronic hunger

Question 49

What percentage of young, school-aged children experience hyperactivity?

A)1-3
B)3-5
C)6-10
D)7-12

Question 50

Which laxative can rob a person of fat-soluble vitamins?

A)chocolate
B)carob
C)mineral oil
D)coffee

Question 51

How many grams per day of fibre does a child four to eight years of age require?

A)10
B)15
C)20
D)25

Question 52

Approximately how many Calories per day does a six-year-old child need?

A)850
B)1,000
C)1,300
D)1,600

Question 53

Which condition triggers an immune response by the body?

A)food intolerance
B)food aversion
C)food allergy
D)food jag

Question 54

A deficiency in which mineral may cause a depressed appetite and sense of taste?

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

Question 55

Which of the following factors has proven to be the best solution for teenage acne?

A)increased water intake
B)the passing of time
C)avoidance of chocolate
D)regular attendance at school

Question 56

Which of the following effects may occur as a result of taking oral contraceptives?

A)altered blood lipids
B)elevated plasma folate
C)reduced vitamin D levels
D)impaired glucose tolerance

Question 57

Which food interferes with the absorption of certain antibiotics?

A)black tea
B)folate-fortified bread
C)orange juice
D)skim milk

Question 58

After what age does a child's appetite change most dramatically?

A)six months
B)one year
C)two years
D)three years

Question 59

Low intakes of which vitamin may speed the progression of osteoarthritis?

A)vitamin A
B)vitamin C
C)vitamin D
D)vitamin E

Question 60

Which food can cause a high rate of dental caries?

A)popcorn
B)potato chips
C)pizza
D)bagels

Question 61

Which characteristic is typical of many teens' diets?

A)limited in sodium
B)high in monounsaturated fat
C)adequate in calcium
D)low in fibre

Question 62

What remedy is required when a person with a food allergy experiences a tingling sensation on the tongue and difficulty breathing?

A)a spoonful of cough medicine
B)an injection of epinephrine
C)a large glass of water
D)a mild antihistamine

Question 63

Along with vitamin E, what other vitamin should the diet provide an ample supply of to prevent early onset of cataracts?

A)vitamin A
B)vitamin B₆
C)vitamin B₁₂
D)vitamin C

Question 64

Which food skill should a three-year-old child possess?

A)spears food with a fork
B)uses all utensils
C)cracks eggshells
D)helps measure food

Question 65

Which of the following consequences may result from children's overconsumption of fruit juice?

A)decreased calcium consumption
B)increased vitamin C consumption
C)dental caries
D)hyperactivity

Question 66

What percentage of Canadian children aged four to eight years are meeting the recommended minimum daily serving amounts for vegetables and fruit intake?

A)30
B)40
C)50
D)70

Question 67

Which food is most likely to trigger an anaphylactic shock, the life-threatening allergic reaction to food?

A)soy, fish, and mustard
B)tomatoes, yeast breads, and peanuts
C)fish, peanuts, and milk
D)almonds, yeast breads, and eggs

Question 68

Each letter of the acronym DETERMINE stands for one predictor of malnutrition in the elderly. What predictor does the letter "D" stand for in the acronym?

A)diabetes
B)dementia
C)disease
D)diarrhea

Question 69

Which description best defines food intolerance?

A)an immune reaction to a foreign substance
B)an intense dislike of a food
C)unpleasant symptoms after eating certain foods
D)a preference for specific foods over others

Question 70

Which fruit item is an iron-rich food that kids like?

A)oranges
B)pears
C)raisins
D)applesauce

Question 71

Studies in children have found connections between iron deficiency and which of the following behaviours?

A)food jags
B)irritability
C)taste aversion
D)television watching

Question 72

Which food should regularly be consumed by people who take Aspirin?

A)fibre-rich foods
B)vitamin C-rich foods
C)calcium-rich foods
D)iron-rich foods

Question 73

At what stage in life does the tragedy of drug or alcohol abuse often begin?

A)in the teenage years
B)in the early thirties
C)in middle age
D)in old age

Question 74

Which goal should be an initial focus for managing obesity in children?

A)avoiding food treats
B)losing weight quickly
C)holding weight steady
D)changing food choices

Question 75

What is the best way to determine if a teenager is growing normally?

A)monitoring for smooth progression of height and weight
B)calculating appropriate height and weight based on age
C)assessing using adult growth charts
D)comparing teenagers with peers

Question 76

Which structure disappears once a teen reaches adult height?

A)epiphyseal plate
B)floating rib
C)thyroid gland
D)hard palate

Question 77

For the best health and lowest risk of death, what body mass index (BMI) range should people over 70 years of age maintain?

A)12-17
B)18-24
C)25-32
D)33-42

Question 78

What is the fastest-growing age group in our society?

A)people under 5
B)people over 55
C)people over 85
D)people over 100

Question 79

Which substance is a possible a source of "hyper" behaviour in children?

A)caffeine
B)food allergy
C)gluten
D)sugar

Question 80

Why do boys need more iron during adolescence?

A)to develop peak bone mass
B)to develop extra lean body mass
C)to replace iron used up in childhood
D)to produce more red blood cells