Deck 3: The Science of Nutrition

Question 1

When a child has constipation,a teacher should do the following:

A)Provide adequate hydration with juices.
B)Substitute lactose-free milk or fortified soy milk.
C)Encourage children to gradually consume more foods high in fiber content such as fruits,vegetables,and whole grains,and be physically active.
D)Assess oral motor capabilities by speech.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Minerals originate in

A)The earth.
B)Plants.
C)Animals.
D)Roots of vegetables.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Nutrients in food are essential for young children because they do all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Regulate body processes.
B)Repair and maintain the body.
C)Are necessary for growth.
D)Help circulate blood.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Absorbed nutrients are transported to the different cells within the body and are used to generate energy in a process called:

A)Metabolism.
B)Digestion.
C)Absorption.
D)Energy release.

Question 5

Common causes of diarrhea include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Diets that are excessively high in fiber.
B)Overfeeding.
C)Excess juice consumption.
D)Excess water consumption.

Question 6

Sugar can be listed on the ingredient label as:

A)Evaporated cane juice.
B)Vegetable concentrate.
C)Cornstarch.
D)Citric acid.

Question 7

Good fats or unsaturated fats include:

A)Trans fatty acids.
B)Saturated fats.
C)Polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats.
D)Cholesterol.

Question 8

Fat soluble vitamins include:

A)Vitamin A & C.
B)Vitamin D & E.
C)Vitamin A & Folic Acid.
D)Vitamin C & E.

Question 9

Fiber that does not dissolve in water is called:

A)Phytonutrients.
B)Soluble.
C)Insoluble.
D)Polysaccharides.

Question 10

Complex carbohydrates include two different types.

A)Starch and sugar.
B)Sugar and dietary fiber.
C)Starch and dietary fiber.
D)High fiber and sugar.

Question 11

Nutrition science is the study of how food provides nourishment to support the growth,maintenance,and repair of the human body.

Question 12

Common symptoms of lactose intolerance include:

A)Gas,bloating.
B)Coughing,choking.
C)Vomiting.
D)Constipation.

Question 13

Red beans & rice,peanut butter & whole-grain bread,and bean burritos are all examples of:

A)Complete proteins.
B)Complementary proteins.
C)Protein-based enzymes.
D)Amino acids.

Question 14

With regard to sugar,researchers have found which of the following to be true?

A)Children with attention hyperactivity disorder behave overwhelmingly better without sugar.
B)All children behave better with less sugar intake.
C)There is no link between hyperactivity and sugar intake in the general population.
D)Sugars cause attention hyperactivity disorder.

Question 15

Iron's function includes:

A)Maintains fluid balance and regulates blood pressure.
B)Involved in bone health.
C)Involved in transport of oxygen as part of red blood cells and helps energy metabolism needed for growth.
D)Acts as an antioxidant.

Question 16

Good food sources of vitamin D,calcium,phosphorous and magnesium include:

A)Hot cereal and cream soups with milk instead of water.
B)Fruit salad and honey.
C)Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
D)Celery sticks and ranch dressing.

Question 17

A limiting amino acid in food refers to:

A)Animal sources of food that lack an essential amino acid.
B)Plant sources of food that have a limited amount of a particular essential amino acid.
C)Are found in abundantly in plant foods but are limited in animal sources.
D)Are amino acids that come from fats and therefore must be limited.

Question 18

Monosaccharides include all of the following,EXCEPT:

A)Glucose.
B)Fructose.
C)Sucrose.
D)Galactose.

Question 19

The following are examples of soluble fibers,EXCEPT:

A)Oatmeal.
B)Wheat bran.
C)Oat bran.
D)Beans.

Question 20

The types of amino acids include all of the following,EXCEPT:

A)Essential.
B)Conditionally essential.
C)Nonessential.
D)Complementary proteins.

Question 21

Amino acids are the building blocks for all proteins.

Question 22

Proteins provide the body's most abundant source of energy.

Question 23

Before the age of one,babies can be put to bed with bottles filled with beverages.

Question 24

The small intestine is designed to absorb as many nutrients as possible.

Question 25

Electrolytes such as calcium,potassium,and sodium form a subcategory of the macrominerals.

Question 26

The most concentrated source of calories in the diet is carbohydrates.

Question 27

Lactase is an enzyme found in the large intestine helps digest the sugar in milk,called lactose.

Question 28

Digestion begins in the esophagus.

Question 29

Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune condition that causes malabsorption.

Question 30

One way teachers can ensure that children receive the most nutrition from their foods is to create an environment that enhances and supports the natural rhythms of eating.

Question 31

Researchers have found that there is a link between hyperactivity and sugar intake in the general population of children.

Question 32

The small intestine is the last section of the digestive system.

Question 33

Digestion is the mechanical and chemical breakdown of foods into smaller nutrient components,making the nutrients available for absorption.

Question 34

Malabsorption can occur when the small intestine's lining becomes damaged and it is difficult to absorb nutrients.

Question 35

The body requires essential vitamins and minerals,essential amino acids and essential monosaccharides.

Question 36

Good nutrition is especially important in children because they are growing and developing.