Deck 19: Nutrition in Adolescence

Question 1

What method of weight control is most used by adolescents?

A)Fasting or refraining from food
B)Eating fewer calories and less fat
C)Use of diet pills, laxatives, or diuretics
D)Exercise

Answer 1

D
16% of female and 7% of male high school students reported fasting or refraining from food as means of weight control.A total of 7% of females and 4% of males reported using diet pills.A total of 53% of females and 28% of males reported using exercise as a means of weight control.

Question 2

Adequate intake of which nutrient is of greatest concern when working with adolescent athletes?

A)Carbohydrate
B)Protein
C)Water
D)Iron

Answer 2

C
Although athletic activity increases the needs for almost all nutrients, the one that has the most likelihood of inadequate intake is water.Dehydration that occurs from inadequate replenishment of fluids during physical activity and accompanying heat illness is the second most common noncardiac cause of death among adolescent athletes.Athletes need more carbohydrate to meet energy demands and more protein to prevent muscle loss.Iron intake may be a problem when working with female adolescents.

Question 3

Which nutrient is important in later adolescence to protect against birth defects in pregnancy?

A)Protein
B)Iron
C)Folic acid
D)Calcium

Answer 3

C
Folic acid needs increase in later adolescence to support lean tissue growth and to protect against neural tube defects in pregnancy.Protein needs are based on weight and gender.Iron needs increase at the onset of menarche.Calcium needs increase to support bone and muscle growth.

Question 4

How can an adolescent plan a vegetarian diet that is in line with the DRIs and Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

A)By focusing on a vegan diet
B)By ensuring adequate legumes, nuts, and whole grains
C)By including fish
D)By including eggs and dairy foods

Question 5

To determine if weight is appropriate for height at a given age for a given gender, where should the data plotted on the NCHS growth chart appear?

A)Between the 5th and 85th percentiles
B)Between the 10th and 50th percentiles
C)Between the 75th and 95th percentiles
D)Between the 5th and 25th percentiles

Question 6

How does the pubertal growth spurt in girls compare with that in boys?

A)It begins sooner.
B)It begins later.
C)It lasts longer.
D)It is not different.

Question 7

How is hypertension diagnosed in adolescents?

A)Blood pressure of 130/85 mm Hg
B)Blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg
C)Blood pressure of 160/100 mm Hg
D)Average of three blood pressure readings that exceed the 95th percentile

Question 8

Among adolescents, which type of eating disorder is most likely to be diagnosed?

A)Anorexia nervosa
B)Bulimia nervosa
C)Disordered eating not otherwise specified
D)Excessive eating disorder

Question 9

An adolescent female of gynecologic age of 3 years becomes pregnant.Her prepregnancy BMI was 19.0.According to the IOM, how much weight should she try to gain during her pregnancy?

A)15 pounds
B)Up to 25 pounds
C)Up to 35 pounds
D)Up to 40 pounds

Question 10

In early adolescence, which of the following is most likely to be a concern to the adolescent?

A)Independence
B)The future
C)Trusting adults
D)Body image

Question 11

According to the What We Eat in America survey, which nutrient are all adolescent groups eating at inadequate levels?

A)Vitamin D
B)Iron
C)Calcium
D)Potassium

Question 12

Stage 1 of obesity in adolescence should be treated with:

A)structured meal plans and a multidisciplinary health team
B)a diet and recording of food intake and activity
C)a vegan diet and exercise
D)general education on diet and exercise

Question 13

Which of the following does NOT describe typical eating behavior in adolescents?

A)Skipped meals
B)Adequate fruit and vegetable intake
C)Frequent dependence on fast foods
D)Inadequate time for meals

Question 14

Which of the following represents the growth experienced by a child during adolescence?

A)50% of the adult height and 20% of the adult weight
B)30% of the adult height and 30% of the adult weight
C)20% of the adult height and 50% of the adult weight
D)10% of the adult height and 20% of the adult weight

Question 15

What would be the correct interpretation of an adolescent who has a BMI above the 85th percentile?

A)The adolescent is overweight.
B)The adolescent is obese.
C)The adolescent is at risk for becoming overweight.
D)The adolescent is overfat.

Question 16

What is menarche?

A)A low hemoglobin level
B)A diet high in fat
C)Vitamin A deficiency
D)The onset of menstruation

Question 17

Which nutrient is required in higher amounts by women after menarche?

A)Zinc
B)Folic acid
C)Calcium
D)Iron

Question 18

When does the greatest increase in height during puberty occur?

A)Over the 18- to 24-month "growth spurt" period
B)Continually over the entire time
C)During the first year of puberty
D)Primarily toward the end of puberty

Question 19

Which of the following is a method for rating sexual maturation?

A)Periods of adolescence
B)Gynecologic age
C)Tanner stages
D)Peak gain velocity

Question 20

When are adolescents most likely to visit a fast-food restaurant?

A)Right after school
B)During dinnertime through the week
C)During dinnertime on the weekend
D)During lunchtime on the weekend