Deck 11: Nutrition in Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Question 1

Babies should not be put to sleep with a bottle of formula because

A) infants should not hold their own bottles.
B) this could lead to early tooth decay.
C) infants should not suck while asleep.
D) susceptibility to diarrhea is increased.

Answer 1

B
In addition to other concerns,babies should not be put to sleep with a bottle of formula because it can lead to early tooth decay as bacteria ferment nutrients in the formula to produce acid,which damages tooth enamel.

Question 2

The feeding process is an important part of the following developmental factors:

A) bonding relationship with parent
B) self-identity for the infant
C) autonomy for the infant and parent
D) infant self-actualization

Answer 2

A
The feeding process is an important part of the bonding relationship between parent and child.The feeding process influences positive growth.

Question 3

At birth,the reflexes an infant has are

A) rooting, biting, and swallowing.
B) sucking, munching, and swallowing.
C) rooting, sucking, and swallowing.
D) grasping, sucking, and gagging.

Answer 3

C
At birth the rooting,sucking,and swallowing reflexes are present along with the tonic neck reflex.

Question 4

The approximate recommended age for adding solid food to an infant's diet is _____ months.

A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 12

Question 5

During a checkup at the clinic,a child's growth is evaluated by using

A) fitness testing.
B) clinical observation.
C) food records.
D) growth charts.

Question 6

Hypervitaminosis of vitamins A or D is most likely to occur because of

A) excessive milk intake.
B) overexposure to the sun.
C) overuse of vitamin supplements.
D) inadequate intake of vegetables and fruits.

Question 7

The ideal first food for newborns is

A) infant formula.
B) cow's milk.
C) breast milk.
D) rice cereal.

Question 8

An adequate source of iron for a breast-fed infant at 8 months of age is

A) cow's milk.
B) goat's milk.
C) enriched rice cereal.
D) applesauce.

Question 9

The most suitable first solid food for an infant 7 months of age would be

A) yogurt.
B) pureed bananas.
C) pureed squash.
D) infant rice cereal.

Question 10

A low birth weight infant weighs less than

A) 1500 grams.
B) 2500 grams.
C) 3000 grams.
D) 3500 grams.

Question 11

A good source of energy for children is

A) chicken.
B) cereal with added sugar.
C) whole wheat toast.
D) a vitamin supplement.

Question 12

The first milk secreted by a new mother is called

A) lactation.
B) colostomy.
C) colostrum.
D) prolactin.

Question 13

A type of feeding not recommended for infants during the early months is

A) breast milk.
B) amino acid-based formula.
C) soy-based formula.
D) cow's milk.

Question 14

A good source of calcium for the growing child is

A) milk.
B) juice drink.
C) dinner roll.
D) hot dog.

Question 15

An 8-month-old infant who receives approximately 0.4 L of fluid per day is meeting

A) 200% of fluid needs per day.
B) 100% of fluid needs per day.
C) 75% of fluid needs per day.
D) 50% of fluid needs per day.

Question 16

The phase that shows the most erratic growth is

A) infancy.
B) childhood.
C) adolescence.
D) adulthood.

Question 17

Foods for infants should be prepared without added

A) sugar and salt.
B) salt and herbs.
C) wheat and sugar.
D) milk and wheat.

Question 18

An example of a food that provides building material for tissue growth is

A) bread.
B) cheese.
C) broccoli.
D) an orange.

Question 19

Compared with adults,infants and young children have more body fluid

A) outside the cells.
B) inside the cells.
C) in the bloodstream.
D) in intestinal secretions.

Question 20

In the growing years,most calories are needed for

A) tissue growth.
B) physical activities.
C) specific dynamic effect.
D) basal metabolic needs.

Question 21

Effective strategies for weight management in children include

A) regular physical activity.
B) counting calorie intake.
C) eliminating snacks.
D) eliminating fried foods.

Question 22

Young children should be offered

A) large portions so they can decide how much to eat.
B) small portions so they can ask for more if hungry.
C) larger portions of food as they grow older.
D) the same amount of food each day.

Question 23

During the school-age years,the rate of growth

A) increases rapidly.
B) is slow and irregular.
C) increases slowly.
D) is similar to that during the preschool years.

Question 24

Failure to thrive may be caused by

A) early sitting and crawling.
B) sleeping with a bottle.
C) overuse of vitamin supplements.
D) overdilution of formula.

Question 25

Parents who use natural foods should be advised to

A) add honey to water if the infant is constipated.
B) avoid giving honey to a child younger than 1 year.
C) add honey to infant foods as a good source of energy.
D) use only unprocessed honey.

Question 26

Older infants can finger-feed themselves with a refined pincer grasp at

A) 6 to 8 months.
B) 7 to 9 months.
C) 10 to 12 months.
D) 12 to 18 months.

Question 27

The ideal first food for infants is

A) human milk.
B) cow's milk.
C) soy-based formula.
D) amino acid-based formula.

Question 28

Eating disorders are common in adolescent girls because

A) their appetites are low.
B) adolescents are busy and may miss meals.
C) society and peers value thinness.
D) they tend to be overzealous in following low-fat eating patterns.

Question 29

The final major growth spurt of childhood occurs

A) at the end of the school-age period.
B) with the onset of puberty.
C) at the end of adolescence.
D) during young adulthood.

Question 30

Food intake may decrease after the first year of life and caloric need is not as great because

A) the child is using baby fat stores.
B) muscle development is occurring.
C) the child is still relatively inactive.
D) the growth rate slows down.