Deck 12: Nutrition During Childhood and Adolescence

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT accurate when families eat meals together?

A)Children do better in school. 
B)Children are healthier. 
C)Children have greater self-esteem. 
D)Children will have greater risk taking behaviors.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Whom do adolescents typically prefer to imitate?

A)their parents
B)their teachers
C)their peers
D)media personalities

Answer 2

C

Question 3

A child's calorie needs depend on which of the following?

A)body size and activity level
B)type of diet
C)taste preferences
D)availability of food

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following conditions is associated with cancer of the throat and esophagus?

A)alcoholism
B)sedentary lifestyle
C)diabetes
D)hypertension

Question 5

The approximate weight gain during the second year of a child's life is _____.

A)2 pounds
B)5 pounds
C)double the birth weight
D)triple the birth weight

Question 6

How often should a child have a snack?

A)never
B)every 1-2 hours
C)every 2-3 hours
D)every 3-4 hours

Question 7

Generally speaking, fast foods are not high in _____.

A)fat
B)sodium
C)calories
D)fiber

Question 8

A good example of a nutritious snack for a child under the age of 4 would be _____.

A)grapes
B)peanuts and popcorn
C)hard candy
D)cheese and crackers

Question 9

An athlete needs additional _____ for energy metabolism.

A)water
B)vitamin C
C)fats
D)caffeine

Question 10

The typical diet of a teenager contains too much _____.

A)milk
B)saturated fat
C)calcium
D)protein

Question 11

What process changes sugars and starches into alcohol?

A)alcoholism
B)homogenization
C)fermentation
D)pasteurization

Question 12

Pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus, rarely seen before in children, are now being diagnosed in children as young as 10 years of age. Which of the following factors is/are related to the diagnosis?

A)premature birth
B)exercise patterns
C)lack of fiber in diet and poor bowel habits throughout childhood
D)nutrition, exercise, and weight

Question 13

What vitamin needs to be increased if a person decides to smoke on a regular basis?

A)vitamin B12
B)vitamin D
C)vitamin C
D)vitamin E

Question 14

What is a treatment option for a person with anorexia nervosa?

A)put food in front of them
B)as a family, try to eat all foods to show they do not make one fat
C)keep constant track of their eating habits
D)provide family and individual counseling

Question 15

Smoking increases the risk of _____.

A)heart disease
B)cirrhosis
C)anorexia nervosa
D)none of the above

Question 16

What drug causes heart, breathing, and blood pressure rates to increase?

A)tobacco
B)marijuana
C)cocaine
D)methamphetamine

Question 17

Athletes need greater quantities of which minerals?

A)sodium and potassium
B)sodium and phosphorus
C)magnesium and sodium
D)copper and magnesium

Question 18

Which is a consequence of marijuana use?

A)loss of weight
B)cardiac irregularities
C)leading to the use of other drugs
D)depression

Question 19

Between the years of 1 to 2, a child's recommended fat intake should _____.

A)be no more than 30 g a day
B)be no more than 30% of total calories a day
C)not be limited
D)be between 10% and 20% of total calories a day

Question 20

Which vitamin increases the utilization of iron in the body?

A)vitamins B
B)vitamin C
C)vitamin A
D)vitamin K

Question 21

What steps can you take to aid this family in planning a lifestyle for Chandra? Children with childhood type 2 diabetes and their parents will gain useful insight and increased nutritional knowledge with referral to additional health professionals. Acquaint them with those that will be of value.

Question 22

Discuss strategies for introducing new foods to children.

Question 23

Describe to them the dietary controls that could prevent a child from developing unhealthy adult health behaviors.

Question 24

Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia are only seen in female adolescents. ________________

Question 25

Childhood obesity has been rising steadily. Fifty-eight percent of children are considered obese today. _________________________

Question 26

Her mother asks, "Why did Chandra develop this condition? What did I do wrong?"

Question 27

Describe the rate of growth and the appetite of a child between the ages of 1 and 3 years.

Question 28

An obese child needs a snack after school. _________________________

Question 29

An inadequate supply of calcium in the early years may result in a child who is shorter and less intellectually able. _________________________

Question 30

Describe how growth is assessed in children.

Question 31

In addition to a meal plan for diabetes, describe the additional need for nutrients Chandra will have, according to the recommended daily requirements.

Question 32

From ages 1 to 10, as a child grows, calorie needs decrease but nutrient needs increase. _________________________

Question 33

In addition to the physiological factors, describe other factors that may impact the child's food choices and nutritional status.

Question 34

The Academy of Pediatrics states that energy drinks are safe for children and adolescents. _______________

Question 35

Whole milk is recommended for children 2 years and older. ____________________

Question 36

What is the basis for the importance of fiber in the diet of a child? Why is it important to monitor the fiber intake for children?

Question 37

Discuss the stresses that impact Chandra's dietary intake.

Question 38

Discuss how some medications commonly taken by children can have an impact on their appetite and weight.

Question 39

Explain why calorie requirements for adolescent boys tend to be greater than for adolescent girls.

Question 40

A child's relationship to food and basic eating habits develop early in childhood. Support this statement.

Question 41

Discuss the four primary symptoms of anorexia nervosa.

Question 42

State goals for the anorexic adolescent and her family.

Question 43

List evaluation measures to determine if the nursing interventions are effective.

Question 44

Give nursing diagnosis statements for Nerissa and her family.

Question 45

List nursing interventions to deal with the negative interpersonal feelings that the adolescent has developed.

Question 46

Nerissa's mother asks about the treatment for anorexia.

Question 47

Discuss the parameters of the nutritional needs of Chandra, childhood type 2 diabetes, and the impact on her performance as an athlete.

Question 48

Chandra wants to try out for the tennis team. Her mother has discouraged the activity because she thinks Chandra is "too sick." State goals related to client/family education for this scenario.

Question 49

What are some factors that can worsen an adolescent's weight problem?

Question 50

What are some additional age-appropriate physical activities you could suggest to help Chandra expend extra calories on a daily basis?

Question 51

Generally, adolescent girls have dietary deficiencies. The weight loss that Nerissa has already had and the eating habits she has now will compound these deficiencies. What are the poor eating habits that can result in nutrient deficiencies?