Deck 18: Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through Adolescence

Question 1

On a daily basis, toddlers should avoid soda and other sugary beverages and they should consume

A) a maximum of 8 ounces of 100- percent juice.
B) as much 100- percent juice as they like.
C) a maximum of 6 ounces of 100- percent juice.
D) a maximum of 16 ounces of 100- percent juice.

Answer 1

a maximum of 6 ounces of 100- percent juice.

Question 2

Calcium, iron, and zinc and a daily source of vitamin B12 are key nutrients for

A) vegetarian toddlers.
B) female toddlers.
C) carnivore toddlers.
D) toddlers who are picky eaters.

Answer 2

vegetarian toddlers.

Question 3

Toddlers grow___________infants.

A) shorter in stature compared to
B) at the same rate as
C) faster than
D) more slowly than

Answer 3

more slowly than

Question 4

Tooth- friendly dental hygiene is

A) optional for toddlers until permanent teeth come in.
B) optional for toddlers because they have baby teeth.
C) recommended for underweight toddlers.
D) essential for toddlers because they have baby teeth.

Question 5

Two key nutrients which should not be overconsumed by toddlers are

A) vitamin C and folate.
B) fiber and folate.
C) fiber and iron.
D) iron and calcium.

Question 6

Which is the best juice for a normal weight toddler to drink?

A) Hi- C, vitamin C enriched fruit drink
B) 100- percent juice
C) water and juice diluted, half and half
D) juice cocktail

Question 7

The best fluid for toddlers to drink is

A) hot water.
B) 100 percent juice.
C) water.
D) warm water.

Question 8

The best way to monitor a child's growth is to

A) monitor his height every month.
B) compare the child to his siblings or siblings in the family.
C) monitor his weight every month.
D) plot and interpret the child's CDC growth chart.

Question 9

Hot dogs, nuts and seeds, chunks of meat, whole grapes, hard candy, popcorn, chunks of peanut butter, raw vegetables, raisins, and chewing gum

A) are choking hazards for children who are under the age of 4.
B) should be eaten in moderation by children who are under the age of 4.
C) should be eaten in moderation by children who are over the age of 4.
D) are allergens to children under the age of 4.

Question 10

Foods and drinks which are provided for children in day care centers

A) need to be monitored by parents.
B) are nutrient- dense.
C) are mandated by federal law to be nutritious.
D) are approved by state regulators.

Question 11

Decisions about how much of a food is eaten by a child should be made by

A) child.
B) mother and child.
C) grandparent.
D) caregiver.

Question 12

When a childis asked to "clean" his plate, even if she is full,

A) she learns to appreciate parental authority.
B) she will learn to eat the right foods.
C) she learns to appreciate parental wisdom.
D) she may become overweight.

Question 13

For toddlers to try unfamiliar foods,

A) parents need to insist on two bites of the food.
B) parents need to insist on just one bite of the food.
C) they need to be asked three times.
D) they need to see their parents try new foods.

Question 14

Ashley refuses anything but macaroni and cheese. This is called

A) food jagging.
B) fussy eating.
C) a food jag.
D) a finicky eater.

Question 15

Children living in poverty consume lower- quality diets and are more likely to be

A) underweight.
B) obese.
C) heavy.
D) normal weight.

Question 16

Improvements in cognitive function, academic performance, school attendance rates, psychosocial function, and mood in children have been linked to

A) nutritious school lunches.
B) eating more calories at home.
C) community vegetable gardens.
D) school vegetable gardens.

Question 17

Most children need to eat more

A) beverages made with sugar substitutes.
B) snack foods made with fat substitutes.
C) fruits and vegetables.
D) milk and dairy products.

Question 18

To consume a balanced diet, ___________of a child's plate should consist of

A) fruits and vegetables cooked with no added sugar.
B) fruits and vegetables.
C) fruits and cooked vegetables.
D) snack foods made with fat substitutes.

Question 19

Children who have school breakfast

A) demonstrate higher academic performance than those who do not.
B) and school lunch are more overweight than those who have only one meal at school.
C) are more overweight than those who do not.
D) are more likely to be overweight than those who do not.

Question 20

Parents need to advise ___________of their child's allergens.

A) pediatricians
B) other children
C) no one
D) caregivers, and other parents

Question 21

Parents may use ___________to guide their childrens' food choices.

A) MyPlate for preschoolers
B) the Food Guide Pyramid for toddlers
C) the Dietary Guidelines for toddlers
D) MyPlate for adults

Question 22

A child's home environment exerts___________influence over health behaviors.

A) minimum
B) partial
C) no
D) maximum

Question 23

Which of the following factors influence childrens' eating and drinking habits?

A) genetics
B) the gut microbiome
C) the gene pool
D) food and beverage marketing, and peers

Question 24

Who needs to modify social, cultural, economic, and environmental influences to support healthy eating and adequate physical activity?

A) parents
B) children
C) toddlers
D) teens

Question 25

A growth spurt and the onset of puberty are characteristics of

A) toddlers.
B) young children.
C) adolescents.
D) infants.

Question 26

Calcium, vitamin D, and iron are key nutrients during

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

Question 27

Increased consumption of soft drinks and decreased milk consumption can compromise

A) red blood cell restoration.
B) deposition of tendons.
C) deposition of cartilage
D) bone development.

Question 28

Lean meats, enriched grains, and legumes on a regular basis may improve ___________ stores in teens.

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

Question 29

Menarche is a key stage of

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

Question 30

During ___________, calcium, vitamin D, and iron are particularly important nutrients during this period to ensure adequate bone and muscle growth and support increased blood volume.

A) toddlerhood
B) childhood
C) adolescence
D) infancy

Question 31

Poor body image, emotional issues, and peer pressure tend to lead to

A) anemia.
B) arthritis.
C) eating disorders.
D) obesity.

Question 32

Children who participate in the National School Lunch Program have___________diet quality lunch meals as compared to those who bring lunch from home.

A) similar
B) lower
C) higher plate waste and
D) higher

Question 33

Overconsumption of energy, inadequate physical activity, the home and community environment, media and advertising represent factors which can promote obesity. These factors

A) are effectively controlled by obese parents.
B) can be influenced.
C) cannot be influenced.
D) are effectively monitored by overweight parents.

Question 34

Adolescents require a balanced diet to meet their ___________nutrient needs, compared to young children.

A) stable
B) lower
C) higher
D) flat

Question 35

During adolescence, rapid bone growth calls for adequate calcium and vitamin ___________intake.

A) B1
B) D
C) A
D) C

Question 36

Adequate iron intake is important for growth of lean muscle and

A) osteoclasts.
B) blood volume.
C) bone.
D) epiphyseal plates.

Question 37

Epiphyseal plates represent

A) tendon deposition areas.
B) areas of bone growth.
C) zones of red blood cell formation.
D) collagen strengthening areas.

Question 38

Obese children are likely to ___________during adulthood.

A) become anorexic
B) become overweight
C) remain obese
D) become bulimic

Question 39

Obese children have ___________ obesity- related chronic diseases during adulthood.

A) female
B) an increased risk for
C) more fractures because of
D) a lower risk for

Question 40

Obesity also increases the risk for hypertension and high cholesterol and a variety of___________challenges.

A) psychosocial
B) linguistic
C) visual
D) musical

Question 41

Young children need to be supervised while eating.

Question 42

Sugar restriction, additive/preservative- free diets, allergy elimination diets, and omega- 3

Question 43

At least half of the grains in a child's diet should be whole grains.

Question 44

Toddlers should have no more than 6 ounces of 100- percent juice daily while avoiding soda and other sugary drinks.

Question 45

Carnivore toddlers need adequate calcium, iron, and zinc and a daily source of vitamin B12.

Question 46

Social, cultural, economic, and environmental influences can also be modified by parents to support healthy eating and adequate physical activity.

Question 47

A child's home environment exerts maximum influence over health behaviors and obesity risk now and in the future.

Question 48

Obesity in children is increasing.

Question 49

If a child's parents and caregivers do not eat fruits and vegetables, the child is not likely to learn to enjoy them.

Question 50

Poor body image, emotional issues, or peer pressure tend to lead to eating disorders among young children.

Question 51

The first step in helping an overweight child is to get him or her evaluated by a health professional.

Question 52

The later the intervention with eating disordered teens, the better.

Question 53

Prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, hypertension are increasing among children and teenagers.

Question 54

Early assessment and intervention, including changes in diet and exercise, can prevent or reverse obesity, and may prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.

Question 55

More children are obese than ever before.

Question 56

Children who bring lunch from home should be involved in the planning and preparation of the lunch so they are more likely to consume it.

Question 57

Eating breakfast improves childrens' energy levels, nutrient intake, and mental performance throughout the day.

Question 58

Participation in federal school meal programs prevents hunger and improves diet quality among poor children.

Question 59

Overconsumption of kilocalories, adequate physical activity, genetics, the home and community environment, and media and advertising contribute to this increasing problem of obesity.

Question 60

Girls' need for dietary iron increases before the onset of menstruation.

Question 61

Children with weak family bonds are more likely to skip meals, and choose unhealthy foods, compared to children whose families have strong bonds.

Question 62

A healthy eating pattern does not reduce acne outbreaks.

Question 63

Among teens, overconsumption of soda may interfere with calcium intake if it displaces dairy products in the diet.

Question 64

Dieting may lead to inadequate iron intake among teens.

Question 65

Increasing enriched grains, lean meats, and legumes may result in adequate iron intake.

Question 66

Skipping meals, choosing unhealthy foods, and excessive dieting are common among teens.

Question 67

Among toddlers, milk, water, and diluted 100- percent juice are better beverage choices than sugary drinks.

Question 68

Toddlers need adequate fat intake to support intensive myelination of the nervous system.

Question 69

Compared to overweight individuals, obese individuals have a higher risk for hypertension and high cholesterol, but there are no psychosocial disadvantages of obesity.

Question 70

Parents need to ignore food jags.

Question 71

One way to get children to try new foods is for parents to try new foods.

Question 72

New foods may need to be offered more than ten times before a child accepts them.

Question 73

If children say that they are finished eating, adults should insist that their children clean their plates. This is especially true for vegetables because they are so nutrient- dense.

Question 74

Although adults are responsible for what a child is offered to eat, the child is responsible for whether and how much he or she eats.

Question 75

Explain how parents and caregivers need to ensure wholesome food choices of young children.

Question 76

Which nutrients should the parents of vegetarian toddlers focus on?

Question 77

How can parents promote good dental hygiene in their children?

Question 78

What are the parent and child roles at meal time?

Question 79

What is the disadvantage of asking children to "clean their plates"
when they are finished eating?

Question 80

How can parents get children to try new foods?