Question 1

Lack of vitamin D in children can cause fatigue and lessen attention span.

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Question 2

Don't nag, bribe, force, or cajole a child to eat.

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Forcing or pressuring a child to eat can create negative associations with food and eating, potentially leading to eating disorders or unhealthy eating habits. It's important to encourage a positive, stress-free eating environment.

Question 3

If a child doesn't want to try a food, don't serve it again.

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It's common for children to be hesitant about trying new foods, and repeated exposure can help them become more familiar and comfortable with the food, potentially leading to acceptance over time.

Question 4

Children enjoy strong-flavored foods.

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Children typically have more sensitive taste buds than adults, which makes them generally prefer milder and less complex flavors. Strong-flavored foods can be overwhelming for them.

Question 5

Adolescent females have to pack more nutrients into fewer kcalories.

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Adolescent females need to consume a diet rich in nutrients to support their rapid growth and development, but they often have lower calorie needs compared to adolescent males, necessitating a more nutrient-dense diet.

Question 6

The easiest way to win children over to healthy foods is to continue to serve the foods they crave, but with a reengineering of the ingredients, methods, and presentations.

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Introducing healthier versions of familiar foods can make it easier for children to accept and enjoy them, as it combines their preferred tastes and textures with improved nutritional content.

Question 7

As you grow older, some fat tissue is replaced by muscle, so you burn more kcalories.

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As you grow older, muscle mass typically decreases and fat tissue can increase if you don't actively maintain muscle mass through exercise, leading to a decrease in metabolic rate, not an increase.

Question 8

Sports drinks are designed to be used during exercise lasting 60 minutes and longer.

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Sports drinks are formulated to replenish electrolytes and provide energy, which is beneficial during prolonged exercise sessions lasting 60 minutes or more.

Question 9

If a child does not want to eat a food presented to him/her, what do you do? How can you get a child to try new foods?

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Question 10

List four foods that are choking hazards for children under four years of age.

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Question 11

How does the family influence the child's eating habits?

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Question 12

List at least five menu planning guidelines for preschool children.

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Question 13

List five good snack choices for school-age children.

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Question 14

Discuss how to plan menus for older adults, including at least four guidelines.

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Question 15

If someone has a chewing problem, what can be done to ensure they eat a well-balanced and varied diet?

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Question 16

Plan a nonselective menu (only 1 menu item in each category) for one week for an elderly eating program that includes only one hot meal a day. The meal includes entrée, vegetable, starch, salad, bread, fat, dessert, and beverage.

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Question 17

Plan a precompetition meal for track and field athletes. The meal will be served three hours before competition and should include about 300 to 800 kcalories.

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Quiz 13: Nutrition for All Ages