Deck 14: Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Question 1

Approximately how many Calories per day does a six-year-old child need?

A) 850 Calories
B) 1,000 Calories
C) 1,300 Calories
D) 1,600 Calories

Answer 1

D

Question 2

How many grams per day of fibre does a child 4-8 years of age require?

A) 10 grams
B) 15 grams
C) 20 grams
D) 25 grams

Answer 2

D

Question 3

After what age does a child's appetite change most dramatically?

A) six months
B) one year
C) two years
D) three years

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following foods would be accepted by most children?

A) broccoli with cheese sauce
B) hot vegetable soup
C) crunchy steamed carrots
D) mashed potatoes with lumps

Question 5

Which of the following foods would be highly suspected as the cause of an anaphylactic reaction?

A) boiled egg
B) fresh apple
C) corn on the cob
D) beef steak

Question 6

What percentage of Canadian children aged 4 to 8 years are meeting the recommended minimum daily serving amounts for vegetables and fruit intake?

A) 30%
B) 40%
C) 50%
D) 70%

Question 7

Which of the following can reduce a child's risk of choking?

A) encouraging the child to sit when eating all food
B) having the child take small bites of tough meats
C) giving the child round foods, like grapes
D) limiting dangerous foods such as honey

Question 8

Which of the following conditions triggers an immune response by the body?

A) food intolerance
B) food aversion
C) food allergy
D) food jag

Question 9

Studies in children have found connections between iron deficiency and which of the following behaviours?

A) food jags
B) irritability
C) taste aversion
D) television watching

Question 10

Worldwide, children's intakes of which of the following nutrients typically fall below recommendations?

A) fat
B) vitamin C
C) thiamin
D) iron

Question 11

What remedy is required when a person with a food allergy experiences a tingling sensation on the tongue and difficulty breathing?

A) a spoonful of cough medicine
B) an injection of epinephrine
C) a large glass of water
D) a mild antihistamine

Question 12

Which one of a child's body systems is particularly dependent upon the adequate consumption of fats, especially essential fatty acids?

A) nervous system
B) respiratory system
C) skeletal system
D) digestive system

Question 13

Which of the following fruit items is an iron-rich food that kids like?

A) oranges
B) pears
C) raisins
D) applesauce

Question 14

Children who are forced to override their own satiety signals are in training for which health concern?

A) acne
B) obesity
C) food allergy
D) osteoporosis

Question 15

Which of the following characteristics is practically universal among children?

A) dislike of bright-coloured fruit
B) preference for strong-flavoured foods
C) desire for soft-cooked vegetables
D) fear of new foods

Question 16

Which of the following substances contains toxic levels of lead?

A) soil
B) paint
C) iron skillets
D) chalk

Question 17

Which of the following foods are a leading cause of anaphylactic shock, the life-threatening allergic reaction to food?

A) soy, fish, and mustard
B) tomatoes, yeast breads, and peanuts
C) eggs, peanuts, and milk
D) almonds, yeast breads, and eggs

Question 18

The Dietary Reference Intake DRI) for total fat for children 4 to 18 years of age should be in what range?

A) 20-30%
B) 25-35%
C) 30-35%
D) 30-40%

Question 19

Which of the following descriptions best defines a food intolerance?

A) an immune reaction to a foreign substance
B) an intense dislike of a food
C) unpleasant symptoms after eating certain foods
D) a preference for specific foods over others

Question 20

Which of the following food skills should a three-year-old child possess?

A) spears food with a fork
B) uses all utensils
C) cracks egg shells
D) helps measure food

Question 21

For which of the following purposes do boys need more iron during adolescence?

A) to develop peak bone mass
B) to develop extra lean body mass
C) to replace iron used up in childhood
D) to produce more red blood cells

Question 22

Which of the following nutrients has a major connection with premenstrual syndrome PMS)?

A) iron
B) niacin
C) thiamine
D) vitamin B₆

Question 23

Intake of which of the following foods tends to increase for teenage girls, putting them at risk of calcium deficiency?

A) soft drinks
B) chocolate
C) potato chips
D) meat

Question 24

Among teenagers, especially girls, the daily dietary intake of which of the following nutrients is often below the recommended daily requirement for their needs?

A) vitamin C
B) thiamine
C) iron
D) riboflavin

Question 25

Which of the following foods should be consumed infrequently by children when they are unable to brush their teeth right after consumption?

A) raisins
B) plain yogurt
C) bagels
D) carrot sticks

Question 26

Which of the following consequences may result from children's overconsumption of fruit juice?

A) decreased calcium consumption
B) increased vitamin C consumption
C) dental caries
D) hyperactivity

Question 27

Which of the following goals should be an initial focus for managing obesity in children?

A) avoiding food treats
B) losing weight quickly
C) holding weight steady
D) changing food choices

Question 28

Which of the following factors is affected by hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle?

A) glucose tolerance
B) energy level
C) iron absorption
D) stress

Question 29

Which of the following behaviours is characteristic of children who skip eating breakfast?

A) poor performance on concentration tasks
B) excessive intake of magnesium during the day
C) good sleep patterns
D) less frequent absence from school or work

Question 30

In order to prevent childhood obesity, which of the following measures should parents promote?

A) providing lower sugar fruit juice instead of milk
B) using favourite foods to reward exercise habits
C) setting a good example at meal times
D) encouraging children to eat everything on their plates

Question 31

To promote dental health, what should children be encouraged to do?

A) snack on ready-to-eat granola bars
B) take fluoride supplements
C) snack on dried fruits
D) eat foods that are swallowed quickly

Question 32

Which of the following structures disappears once a teen reaches adult height?

A) epiphyseal plate
B) floating rib
C) thyroid gland
D) hard palate

Question 33

Which of the following substances is a possible a source of "hyper" behaviour in children?

A) caffeine
B) additives
C) food colours
D) sugar

Question 34

At what age does the adolescent growth spurt peak in boys?

A) 11
B) 12
C) 13
D) 14

Question 35

What is the best way to determine if a teenager is growing normally?

A) Monitor for smooth progression of height and weight.
B) Calculate appropriate height and weight based on age.
C) Use growth charts developed for teenagers.
D) Compare teenagers with peers.

Question 36

What percentage of women are impaired by premenstrual syndrome PMS)?

A) 1-5%
B) 5-10%
C) 10-15%
D) 15-20%

Question 37

Which of the following foods can cause a high rate of dental caries?

A) popcorn
B) potato chips
C) pizza
D) bagels

Question 38

Which of the following situations may be the cause of cranky or rambunctious behaviour in children?

A) overstimulation
B) sugar consumption
C) too much sleep
D) chronic hunger

Question 39

At what stage in life does the tragedy of drug or alcohol abuse often begin?

A) in old age
B) in the teenage years
C) in middle age
D) in the early thirties

Question 40

In what percentage of young, school-aged children does hyperactivity occur?

A) 1-3%
B) 3-5%
C) 6-10%
D) 7-12%

Question 41

Absorption of which of the following nutrients appears to increase with age?

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

Question 42

Which of the following physical changes of aging affects nutrition?

A) reduced salivary output
B) faster rate of intestinal motility
C) increased secretion of insulin
D) decreased presence of gum disease

Question 43

Which of the following substances, along with a sufficient amount of vitamin B₆ and vitamin B₁₂, may prevent some loss of mental ability that commonly occurs among older people?

A) vitamin C
B) iron
C) folate
D) vitamin D

Question 44

As a person ages, what physical change contributes to abnormal glucose metabolism?

A) The body's cells become more responsive.
B) The pancreas secretes less insulin.
C) The mouth increases salivary output.
D) The intestines lose muscle strength.

Question 45

Which of the following items is linked with worsening acne?

A) chocolate
B) stress
C) sugar
D) vitamin A supplements

Question 46

For the best health and lowest risk of death, what body mass index BMI) range should people over 70 years of age maintain?

A) 12-17
B) 18-24
C) 25-32
D) 33-42

Question 47

A deficiency in which of the following minerals may cause a depressed appetite and sense of taste?

A) selenium
B) calcium
C) iron
D) zinc

Question 48

What term is used to describe the complex of interacting failures in the elderly?

A) life jags
B) golden oldies
C) senior moments
D) the dwindles

Question 49

Which of the following characteristics is typical of many teens' diets?

A) limited in sodium
B) high in monounsaturated fat
C) adequate in calcium
D) low in fibre

Question 50

Intakes of which of the following nutrients often fall short in teens' diets?

A) folate
B) vitamin A
C) riboflavin
D) vitamin C

Question 51

What is the fastest-growing age group in our society?

A) people under 5
B) people over 55
C) people over 85
D) people over 100

Question 52

Which of the following factors has proven to be the best solution for teenage acne?

A) increased water intake
B) the passing of time
C) avoidance of chocolate
D) regular attendance at school

Question 53

What happens to protein needs for older people over time?

A) They decrease.
B) They fluctuate.
C) They stay the same.
D) They increase after 80 years of age.

Question 54

Because elderly people often have inadequate intakes and their absorption may be poor, for which of the following nutrients does need often increase among elderly people?

A) niacin
B) zinc
C) riboflavin
D) thiamin

Question 55

On average, approximately what fraction of a teenager's total daily energy intake comes from snacks?

A) 1/8
B) 1/4
C) 1/3
D) 1/2

Question 56

What vitamin, found in certain acne medications, can be toxic?

A) vitamin K
B) vitamin D
C) vitamin A
D) vitamin E

Question 57

To prevent dehydration, older adults need to drink a minimum of how many cups of fluid each day to provide needed water?

A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8

Question 58

Along with vitamin E, what other vitamin should the diet provide an ample supply of to prevent early onset of cataracts?

A) vitamin B₆
B) vitamin B₁₂
C) vitamin C
D) vitamin A

Question 59

Low intakes of which of the following vitamins may speed the progression of osteoarthritis?

A) vitamin C
B) vitamin D
C) vitamin A
D) vitamin E

Question 60

Which of the following substances shows preliminary benefits as an effective treatment for arthritis?

A) glucosamine
B) lecithin
C) selenium
D) calcium

Question 61

Which of the following substances is infamous for its interactions with nutrients?

A) fish oil
B) oil of primrose
C) zinc
D) alcohol

Question 62

Television has adverse effects on children's nutrition.

Question 63

Nutrients missed from a skipped breakfast are made up at lunch and dinner for a majority of children.

Question 64

Which of the following products contains the largest amount of caffeine?

A) carob
B) iced tea
C) root beer
D) chocolate milk

Question 65

Women who take oral contraceptives may have lower levels of which vitamin?

A) vitamin B₆
B) vitamin B₁₂
C) vitamin C
D) vitamin K

Question 66

Which of the following drugs can reduce iron absorption, increase calcium and phosphorus excretion, and may accelerate destruction of thiamin?

A) diuretics
B) aluminum-containing antacids
C) aspirin
D) caffeine

Question 67

Which of the following effects may occur as a result of taking oral contraceptives?

A) altered blood lipids
B) elevated plasma folate
C) reduced vitamin D levels
D) impaired glucose tolerance

Question 68

Each letter of the acronym DETERMINE stands for one predictor of malnutrition in the elderly. What predictor does the letter "D" stand for in the acronym?

A) diabetes
B) dementia
C) disease
D) diarrhea

Question 69

Which of the following substances can increase the anti-blood-clotting effect of aspirin?

A) ginkgo biloba
B) antibiotics
C) nicotine
D) antacids

Question 70

What is an important nutrition concern for the person with Alzheimer's disease?

A) supplementation with zinc
B) prevention of weight loss
C) sources of dietary fatty acids
D) elimination of dietary aluminum

Question 71

Which of the following nutrients, linked to learning and memory, show promise in treating Alzheimer's disease?

A) omega-3 fatty acids
B) choline
C) lecithin
D) tryptophan

Question 72

Children naturally like nutritious foods in all the food groups with the exception of vegetables.

Question 73

Teens who eat at home with family members consume more nutritious foods.

Question 74

Children sometimes outgrow their food allergies.

Question 75

Which of the following changes with age can be slowed or prevented?

A) some loss of hearing
B) increased body fatness
C) impairment in near vision
D) diminished visual memory

Question 76

Which of the following foods should regularly be consumed by people who take aspirin?

A) fibre-rich foods
B) vitamin C-rich foods
C) calcium-rich foods
D) iron-rich foods

Question 77

Which of the following laxatives can rob a person of fat-soluble vitamins?

A) chocolate
B) carob
C) mineral oil
D) coffee

Question 78

Which of the following foods interferes with the absorption of certain antibiotics?

A) tea
B) folate-fortified bread
C) orange juice
D) skim milk

Question 79

To which of the following items is the human genome reportedly 50% similar?

A) a worm
B) a banana
C) a monkey
D) a housefly

Question 80

A food aversion occurs as a result of an illness or other negative experience associated with that food.