Deck 30: Nutriton for Growing Years: Childhood and Adolescence

Question 1

The RDA for calcium is higher for female adolescents compared to male adolescents.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Between the ages of 2 and 10 years,children normally gain somewhere around 10 pounds per year.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

During the adolescent growth spurt,teenagers gain all of their total bone mass.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

During the adolescent growth spurt,teenagers gain approximately 50% of their adult weight.

Question 5

Some supplements have been shown to increase growth rate in children and adolescents.

Question 6

Restricting access to junk food tends to strengthen children's interest in healthy foods.

Question 7

The CDC's growth charts are available for females and males from age 2 to 25.

Question 8

Overall,diets of children and adolescents in the United States tend to provide too little potassium.

Question 9

Less than 10% of cases of overweight and obesity can be linked to a genetic or hormonal cause.

Question 10

If a child's weight for his or her age is in the 75th percentile,it means that 75% of children the same age weigh more than that child.

Question 11

Prior to a growth spurt,appetite and food intake increase in children.

Question 12

Children or adolescents with a BMI at or above the 95th percentile are considered overweight.

Question 13

Growth is an energy- and nutrient-requiring process.

Question 14

Children and adolescents should not be encouraged to lift weights.

Question 15

Snacks are an important source of calories and nutrients in the diets of children and adolescents.

Question 16

When growth is not occurring,children may go on food jags,which are a normal part of childhood eating patterns.

Question 17

The adolescent growth spurt usually occurs in girls earlier than boys.

Question 18

Height is determined by genetic factors alone.​

Question 19

The types and amounts of foods and beverages children and adolescents normally consume can influence the risk of specific diseases and disorders throughout life.

Question 20

Children do not learn about food and its importance to health and well-being until adulthood.

Question 21

Which food would be a good choice for a snack for children and adolescents?

A)soda
B)cookies
C)chips
D)candy
E)peanut butter

Question 22

Regular intake of energy-dense food and beverages in children and adolescents is associated to the beginning of metabolic abnormalities.

Question 23

Which strategy would most likely work best when parents and caregivers are trying to get children to try a new food?

A)Restrict access to junk food as punishment if they do not try the new food.
B)Require children to "clean their plates".
C)Combine the new food with a liked food.
D)Offer children a treat for trying the new food.
E)Restrict favorite foods until they try the new food.

Question 24

Height _____.

A)is easily predicted
B)is determined only by genetics
C)can be increased with supplements
D)is influenced by non-genetic factors
E)can be increased significantly by special diets

Question 25

Children who regulate their food intake based on environmental factors have a head start on overweight prevention.

Question 26

Dietary recommendations for children differ from those for adolescents in respect to portion sizes.

Question 27

Diets of children are often high in energy-dense foods.

Question 28

How much exercise is recommended for children and adolescents?

A)30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity daily
B)30-45 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity most days of the week
C)45-60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity three days per week
D)60 minutes or more of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity daily
E)90 minutes or more of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity most days of the week

Question 29

Growth charts used to monitor progress during childhood and adolescence consist of graphs of _____.

A)waist circumference for age
B)BMI for age
C)body fat percentage for height
D)lean body mass for age
E)bone density for height

Question 30

In the year of peak growth,girls gain _____ pounds on average,and boys gain _____ pounds.

A)8; 10
B)12; 14
C)16; 18
D)18; 20
E)20; 22

Question 31

Rates of obesity in U.S.children and adolescents have risen remarkably since 1980.

Question 32

Forcing a young child to "clean their plates" will have lifelong positive effects on food p

Question 33

High intakes of sugar and sodium are largely related to the intake of whole grains and dairy products.

Question 34

Evidence suggests that food preferences are inborn.

Question 35

Food likes and dislikes and dietary habits appear to be shaped largely by the environment in which children learn about food.

Question 36

The emergence of _____ as a problem of the early years is of particular concern because it generally worsens with time and causes long-term health impairments.

A)type 2 diabetes
B)dental decay
C)heart disease
D)osteoporosis
E)celiac disease

Question 37

Which nutrients are above recommended intake levels among children and adolescents in the U.S.?

A)fat and zinc
B)sodium and sugar
C)iron and fiber
D)vitamin A and protein
E)calcium and magnesium

Question 38

​Children should _____.

A)​to eat be allowed to determine how much
B)be allowed to determine what type of food to eat
C)always "clean their plates"
D)not include snacks in their diet
E)​be denied access to junk food

Question 39

Most schools offer too few physical activity classes and opportunities for exercise.

Question 40

A "food jag" is a _____.

A)period of increased physical activity in children and adolescents
B)typical occurrence in children who are growing rapidly
C)period when a child refuses to eat the same food twice,insisting on different foods at every meal
D)period of increased appetite between growth spurts
E)typical occurrence in children when they insist on eating limited amounts of only a few favorite foods

Question 41

Prior to a growth spurt,_____.

A)appetite and food intake increase
B)height increases
C)fat stores are used to supply energy
D)children generally lose a few pounds
E)hunger decreases

Question 42

Sarah wants to provide her children with a healthy,kid-friendly snack.Which food would be a good choice?

A)corn chips
B)gummy fruit-flavored snacks
C)low-fat yogurt with fresh fruit
D)ice cream sundaes
E)chocolate wafers with cream filling in-between

Question 43

Inadequate intake of _____ during the growing years is related to increased risk of osteoporosis later in life.

A)vitamin E and vitamin C
B)protein and fat
C)potassium and folate
D)vitamin B12 and iron
E)vitamin D and calcium

Question 44

The development of overweight and obesity in children and adolescents is associated with regular intake of _____ foods.

A)only energy-dense
B)only high-sugar
C)only nutrient-dense
D)energy-dense and high-sugar
E)high-sugar and nutrient-dense

Question 45

The adolescent growth spurt usually occurs in girls between the ages of _____ years.

A)6 and 9
B)9 and 12
C)12 and 15
D)15 and 18
E)18 and 21

Question 46

The adolescent growth spurt usually occurs in girls between the ages of _____ years.

A)6 and 9
B)9 and 12
C)12 and 15
D)15 and 18
E)18 and 21

Question 47

Inadequate _____ intake and excess consumption of sugary foods places children and teens at high risk of developing dental decay and related dental health problems.

A)fiber
B)iron
C)vitamin D
D)potassium
E)fluoride

Question 48

The RDA for vitamin D for adolescent boys and girls is _____ mcg.

A)5
B)10
C)15
D)20
E)25

Question 49

The adolescent growth spurt generally begins for boys around the ages of _____ years.

A)8 to 10
B)10 to 12
C)12 to 14
D)14 to 16
E)16 to 18

Question 50

Which nutrient is generally below recommended intake levels among female children and adolescents?

A)sodium
B)vitamin A
C)zinc
D)iron
E)folic acid

Question 51

From _____ years of age,boys are in a period of growth spurt; girls have usually achieved maximum growth; sleep reaches its adult pattern; and they have all their permanent teeth except wisdom teeth.

A)five to six
B)six to nine
C)nine to twelve
D)twelve to fourteen
E)fourteen to sixteen

Question 52

Overall,diets of children and adolescents in the United States tend to provide too little _____.

A)calcium
B)protein
C)vitamin C
D)vitamin K
E)vitamin B6

Question 53

In children and adolescents,_____ is defined as a BMI at or above the 95th percentile for children of the same age and sex.

A)underweight
B)healthy weight
C)overweight
D)obese
E)extremely obese

Question 54

What age range is included in the CDC's growth charts for children and adolescents?

A)2 to 16 years
B)5 to 18 years
C)2 to 20 years
D)5 to 22 years
E)7 to 25 years

Question 55

How many days per week are children encouraged to participate in strength-building exercises?

A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5
E)7

Question 56

The RDA for children (4-8 years)for calcium is _____ mg.

A)600
B)700
C)800
D)900
E)1,000

Question 57

How many days per week are children encouraged to participate in exercises that strengthen their bones?

A)2
B)3
C)4
D)5
E)7

Question 58

In children and adolescents,_____ is defined as a BMI at or above the 85th percentile and lower than the 95th percentile for children of the same age and sex.

A)underweight
B)healthy weight
C)overweight
D)obese
E)extremely obese

Question 59

John just turned 9 years old and has had his weight and height carefully measured.He weighs 80 pounds and his height is 4 feet,6 inches.What is his BMI?

A)16.5 kg/m2
B)19.2 kg/m2
C)22.7 kg/m2
D)25.0 kg/m2
E)27.8 kg/m2

Question 60

Approximately how many calories per day do boys generally need by age 18?

A)3,100
B)3,300
C)3,500
D)3,700
E)3,900

Question 61

​Explain the physical activity guidelines for children and adolescents.

Question 62

Devin is also physically inactive and spends most of his free time watching cartoons or playing on the computer.Devin's father feels comfortable with Devin's current level of physical activity; however,Devin's mother feels that he needs to get more exercise to help develop good lifestyle habits for the future.Answer the following questions to help Devin's parents learn more about childhood nutrition and fitness guidelines.
Devin be physically active for _____.

A)30 minutes 3 times per week
B)20 minutes 5 times per week
C)60 minutes 5 times per week
D)30 minutes every day
E)60 minutes every day

Question 63

Devin is also physically inactive and spends most of his free time watching cartoons or playing on the computer.Devin's father feels comfortable with Devin's current level of physical activity; however,Devin's mother feels that he needs to get more exercise to help develop good lifestyle habits for the future.Answer the following questions to help Devin's parents learn more about childhood nutrition and fitness guidelines.
Which strategy will most likely help Devin eat healthy foods regularly?

A)​Provide him with consistent access to healthy food.
B)Make him eat his vegetables and fruits before leaving the table.
C)Never allow him to have junk food.
D)Do not allow him to attend parties or activities where children will have access to junk foods.
E)Take away his computer time.

Question 64

From _____ years,children can normally hop,skip,and throw a ball and have increasingly good coordination; they master buttons and shoelaces; and can use a knife and fork and are good self-feeders.

A)​one to two
B)two to three
C)three to four
D)four to five
E)five to six

Question 65

Discuss the key elements of healthy dietary patterns for children over the age of 2 and adolescents.

Question 66

Devin is also physically inactive and spends most of his free time watching cartoons or playing on the computer.Devin's father feels comfortable with Devin's current level of physical activity; however,Devin's mother feels that he needs to get more exercise to help develop good lifestyle habits for the future.Answer the following questions to help Devin's parents learn more about childhood nutrition and fitness guidelines.
What would be a healthy snack for Devin?

A)whole milk
B)white bread and peanut butter
C)oatmeal cookies
D)low-fat cheese
E)banana bread

Question 67

Discuss the benefits of healthy dietary patterns in children.

Question 68

Most cases of obesity in children and adolescents are primarily linked to _____ factors.

A)​genetic
B)environmental
C)hormonal
D)dietary
E)cultural

Question 69

Devin is also physically inactive and spends most of his free time watching cartoons or playing on the computer.Devin's father feels comfortable with Devin's current level of physical activity; however,Devin's mother feels that he needs to get more exercise to help develop good lifestyle habits for the future.Answer the following questions to help Devin's parents learn more about childhood nutrition and fitness guidelines.
Which activity would most likely help Devin improve his aerobic fitness?

A)tree climbing
B)push-ups
C)running
D)weight lifting
E)hill climbing

Question 70

Devin is also physically inactive and spends most of his free time watching cartoons or playing on the computer.Devin's father feels comfortable with Devin's current level of physical activity; however,Devin's mother feels that he needs to get more exercise to help develop good lifestyle habits for the future.Answer the following questions to help Devin's parents learn more about childhood nutrition and fitness guidelines.
Devin weighs 43 pounds and is 3 feet,8 inches tall.What is his BMI?

A)​12.3 kg/m2
B)15.5 kg/m2
C)17.5 kg/m2
D)22.3 kg/m2
E)24.9 kg/m2

Question 71

Devin is also physically inactive and spends most of his free time watching cartoons or playing on the computer.Devin's father feels comfortable with Devin's current level of physical activity; however,Devin's mother feels that he needs to get more exercise to help develop good lifestyle habits for the future.Answer the following questions to help Devin's parents learn more about childhood nutrition and fitness guidelines.
Which activity would most likely help Devin build strength?

A)skipping
B)running
C)rope jumping
D)hopping
E)playing on playground equipment