Deck 15: Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through the Later Years

Question 1

A preschool child is defined as being

A)9 to 12 months old.
B)6 to 9 months old.
C)3 to 5 years old.
D)1 to 3 years old.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is an unwillingness to eat unfamiliar food?

A)food insecurity
B)disordered eating
C)food jags
D)picky eating

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which food, when eaten in excess, is likely to be the culprit behind iron deficiency?

A)chicken
B)cereal
C)fish
D)milk

Answer 3

D

Question 4

It is suggested that older Americans between over the age of 65 engage in _ minutes of vigorous- intensity aerobic physical a week.

A)75
B)30
C)125
D)150

Question 5

Moderately active toddlers, aged 2- 3, need approximately calories per day.

A)500 to 800
B)400 to 600
C)2,000
D)1,000 to 1,400

Question 6

Medications to treat ADHD often lead to

A)decreased appetite.
B)iron deficiency.
C)obesity.
D)rickets.

Question 7

Which of the following describes meals eaten at a facility?

A)communal meals
B)Meals on Wheels
C)disordered eating
D)congregate meals

Question 8

Children tend to be picky about strong- tasting foods because

A)they have more taste buds than adults.
B)they copy their parents.
C)they do not appreciate colorful foods.
D)they have small stomachs.

Question 9

Which of the following is where most of the bone growth in and adolescent occurs?

A)epiphyseal plate
B)arrhythmia plate
C)epileptic plate
D)erysipelas plate

Question 10

Which of the following describes eating only the same food for each meal?

A)disordered eating
B)picky eating
C)food jags
D)food insecurity

Question 11

The National School Lunch Program is designed to meet nutrition standards based on the latest

A)ChooseMyPlate.gov.
B)Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
C)American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.
D)Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers.

Question 12

Toddlers should consume _ milligrams of calcium per day.

A)600
B)300
C)500
D)400

Question 13

A toddler is defined as being

A)1 to 3 years old.
B)6 to 9 months old.
C)2 to 5 years old.
D)9 to 12 months old.

Question 14

Which is not correct about cancer risks?

A)A diet high in red and/or processed meats can increase your risk for cancer.
B)Excess body weight can contributes to cancer- related deaths.
C)High salt consumption can damage the lining of the stomach, paving the way for stomach cancer.
D)The more you drink, the lower your risk.

Question 15

The average yearly weight gain for children 2 years and older is

A)4 5- 6.5 pounds.
B)3- 5 pounds.
C)6- 8 pounds.
D)2.5- 3.5 pounds.

Question 16

Which is correct about why a person's metabolic rate naturally declines with age?

A)because bone mass remains the same.
B)because older people eat less food
C)because of the natural gain of muscle mass
D)because of the tendency for less daily physical activity

Question 17

Which of the following nutrients is of special concern in the diets of young children?

A)vitamin D
B)calcium
C)iron
D)All these answers are correct.

Question 18

Too much preformed vitamin A may increase the risk of

A)kidney disease.
B)osteoporosis.
C)diabetes.
D)heart disease.

Question 19

What is the estimated percent of girls aged 12 to 19 who have iron deficiency or iron- deficiency anemia?

A)6
B)9
C)18
D)8

Question 20

Why might older adults be in need of a B12 supplement?

A)They don't eat dairy as often as they should.
B)They drink more fluids and excrete them in their urine.
C)They have a higher risk of osteoporosis.
D)They have fewer acidic stomach juices.

Question 21

Which of the following may reduce depression?

A)echinacea
B)St. John's wort
C)garlic
D)black cohosh

Question 22

Which of the following lowers blood cholesterol levels?

A)fish oil
B)garlic
C)black cohosh
D)echinacea

Question 23

All the following statements about feeding children are true except that

A)children should sit down when they are eating.
B)children should be encouraged to follow a 3- meal- a- day pattern.
C)foods should be nutrient- dense.
D)solid foods should not pose a choking hazard.

Question 24

Which food's anti- inflammatory effect may help reduce the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?

A)cooked vegetables
B)peanut oil
C)omega- 3 fatty acids in fish
D)carrots

Question 25

Which of the following is not correct about bone growth?

A)Adolescence is the last chance to maximize peak bone mass.
B)Bone growth is complete in adolescence.
C)Most of the growth occurs in the middle of the long bones.
D)Most of the growth occurs in the epiphyseal plate.

Question 26

What important role does zinc play in the body?

A)It promotes strong bones and teeth.
B)It lowers homocysteine levels.
C)It promotes a healthy immune system.
D)It is important for red blood cell development.

Question 27

Which of the following statements is true about nutrition in older adults (as compared to younger people)?

A)They need fewer nutrients.
B)They need more calories.
C)They need fewer calories.
D)Their calorie needs remain the same.

Question 28

The requirement for vitamin D increases with age because

A)intestines lose their ability to absorb it.
B)kidneys lose their ability to convert it to the active form.
C)the skin's ability to make it from sunlight decreases.
D)All these answers are correct.

Question 29

What is menarche?

A)when a child breaks a bone
B)when the wisdom teeth erupt
C)when the first menstrual period occurs
D)when the first cavity occurs

Question 30

Which of the following may slow the loss of cognitive function associated with Alzheimer's disease?

A)no alcoholic beverages
B)increased sodium intake
C)antioxidants found in plant products
D)increased fiber intake

Question 31

Which of the following treats the common cold?

A)black cohosh
B)garlic
C)echinacea
D)fish oil

Question 32

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, which of the following foods should be kept away from toddlers and preschoolers?

A)yogurt
B)apple sauce
C)banana slices
D)whole grapes

Question 33

Which of the following is considered safe for young children?

A)whole grapes
B)chunks of peanut butter
C)hard candy
D)banana slices

Question 34

Which of the following may reduce hot flashes?

A)black cohosh
B)echinacea
C)garlic
D)fish oil

Question 35

Which of the following may lower risk of heart disease?

A)fish oil
B)black cohosh
C)garlic
D)echinacea

Question 36

The number of individuals 65 years of age and older is projected to _ in the next decade.

A)increase
B)stay the same
C)decrease slightly
D)decrease dramatically

Question 37

According to recent data, what percentage of children aged 6 to 11 are obese in the U.S.?

A)10
B)18
C)5
D)15

Question 38

To reduce the risk of their becoming obese, children should be limited to watching no more than hour(s)of television daily.

A)1
B)2
C)3
D)4

Question 39

Which is correct regarding the frequency of meals for toddlers and preschoolers?

A)They should eat breakfast and dinner only.
B)They should eat three large meals daily.
C)They should eat small meals and snacks throughout the day.
D)They should eat only snacks throughout the day.

Question 40

Which of the following is the onset of menstruation?

A)menarche
B)puberty
C)menopause
D)adolescence

Question 41

The mineral zinc is important for a healthy immune system.

Question 42

Vitamin E may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

Question 43

Soft drinks often replace milk in the adolescent's diet.

Question 44

Retinoids (vitamin

A), vitamin D, and folate can stop the development of cancer by inhibiting the progression of damaged cells.

Question 45

Adolescence is the stage of the life cycle that occurs between ages 6 and 21.

Question 46

Approximately 18 percent of adolescents are now considered obese.

Question 47

Inadequate intakes of calcium and vitamin D during adolescence can increase the risk of fracture later in later life.

Question 48

Fiber is not important in a young child's diet.

Question 49

Iron deficiency is uncommon among adult men.

Question 50

A sodium deficiency may lead to a suppressed immune system in older adults.

Question 51

A person's metabolic rate naturally increases with age.

Question 52

Children and teens require at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day.

Question 53

Large portion sizes at restaurants can be partly blamed for the growing obesity problem.

Question 54

Meals served at churches, synagogues, or other community sites are called conjugal meals.

Question 55

Fluid recommendations for older adults are the same as those for younger people.

Question 56

Picky eating is when children will only eat the same food, meal after meal.

Question 57

Compared to the first year of life, growth slows in the second year.

Question 58

Children should be encouraged to stop eating when they are full.

Question 59

Young children need the mineral iron to build healthy bones.

Question 60

Iron deficiency is not a problem among male adolescents.

Question 61

It is important to feed toddlers small, frequent, and nutrient- dense meals.

Question 62

Parents should teach their children to eat larger portion sizes.

Question 63

The majority of older Americans have diets that could be characterized as "good."

Question 64

The chronic lack of sufficient food to nutritiously feed oneself is known as food insecurity.

Question 65

Inflammation of the joints due to constant friction between the bones from cartilage depletion is known as rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 66

Osteoarthritis is the same as rheumatoid arthritis but occurs later in life.

Question 67

Astragalus is purported to reduce hot flashes in women.

Question 68

The skin's ability to make vitamin D from sunlight never decreases.

Question 69

Soda and sports beverages are sources of empty calories and should not be consumed as a child's only beverage.

Question 70

The skin's ability to make vitamin D with the assistance of sunlight decreases with age.

Question 71

Most schools obtain food for their lunch program from the ADA.

Question 72

Due to the production of less stomach acid as a person ages, absorption of vitamin B12 may be impaired.

Question 73

Lack of adequate fluid intake can lead to constipation in older adults.

Question 74

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 recommends that everyone over the age of 50 reduce their daily sodium intake to 1,200 milligrams or less.

Question 75

Heavy drinking can exacerbate depression, which can lead to more drinking.

Question 76

Niacin is needed to properly use calcium and phosphorus to strengthen bones.

Question 77

A high- fiber diet can prevent constipation.

Question 78

Foods rich in phytonutrients may help reduce the risk of age- related macular degeneration.

Question 79

The anti- inflammatory activities of omega- 3 fatty acids may reduce the stiffness and joint tenderness characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 80

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia in older adults.