Deck 13: Nutrition for a Lifetime

Question 1

In the United States,the diets of many school-age children supply too much

A)potassium.
B)iron.
C)calcium.
D)sodium.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

A)For extremely obese adolescents,bariatric surgery is not recommended as a treatment option.
B)Obese children are more likely to have high blood glucose levels than children who have healthy body weights.
C)By the end of adolescence,most overfat teenagers have slimmed down and achieved healthy body weights.
D)Compared to other adolescents,sleep apnea is more likely to affect teens whose BMI-to-ages are between the 50th and 75th percentiles.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Gabrielle is due to give birth to a boy in March.Before she became pregnant,Gabrielle weighed 140 pounds,which was in the healthy BMI range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

A)25 to 35
B)35 to 45
C)15 to 25
D)10 to 20

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true?

A)Teenagers who consume more than 4 ounces of chocolate per week are more likely to have acne than teens who consume less than 1 ounce of chocolate per week.
B)Most American adolescents do not eat breakfast.
C)Most obese adolescents "grow out" of the condition by the time they reach adulthood.
D)According to a recent survey,almost 20% of American teenagers did not drink milk during the week prior to the survey.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true?

A)The prenatal period includes lactation.
B)People are in the "older adults" life stage when they are between 65 to 85 years of age.
C)The major life stages for males include the prenatal period,infancy,childhood,adolescence,adulthood,and "older adults" period.
D)Learning about health concerns and nutritional needs of people in different life stages has little practical value for adults.

Question 6

Which of the following conditions is a common nutrition-related sign of early pregnancy that occurs in many healthy pregnant women?

A)Iron-deficiency anemia
B)Gestational diabetes
C)Morning sickness
D)Eclampsia

Question 7

Mimi became pregnant about 2 months ago.She is experiencing _____,a common nutrition-related condition that occurs in many healthy pregnant women.

A)pre-eclampsia
B)pernicious anemia
C)constipation
D)gestational diabetes

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true?

A)There are three life stages: childhood,adolescence,and adulthood.
B)People are in the "older adults" life stage when they are between 65 to 85 years of age.
C)Young adults should learn about nutrition needs for different life stages,because the information will be helpful as they age.
D)The prenatal period includes lactation.

Question 9

During pregnancy,edema can be a sign of a serious health problem if

A)the swelling is limited to the hands and feet.
B)weight loss and morning sickness also occur.
C)the swelling is accompanied by hypertension and protein in the urine.
D)morning sickness,heartburn,and fatigue also occur.

Question 10

_____ is a common nutrition-related sign of pregnancy that occurs in many healthy pregnant women.

A)Pre-eclampsia
B)Heartburn
C)Gestational diabetes
D)Pernicious anemia

Question 11

The life stage that encompasses the prenatal period is

A)adolescence.
B)infancy.
C)pregnancy.
D)lactation.

Question 12

_____ is a common nutrition-related sign or symptom of early pregnancy that occurs in many healthy pregnant women.

A)Pernicious anemia
B)Hypertension
C)Fatigue
D)Gestational diabetes

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true?

A)Obese children are more likely to have poor self esteem than children who have healthy body weights.
B)Compared to other adolescents,sleep apnea is more likely to affect teens whose BMI-to-ages are between the 50th and 75th percentiles.
C)By the end of adolescence,most overfat teenagers have slimmed down and achieved healthy body weights.
D)For extremely obese adolescents,bariatric surgery is not recommended as a treatment option.

Question 14

A 25-year-old woman is producing breast milk.She is in which life stage?

A)lactation.
B)adolescence.
C)older adult years.
D)pregnancy.

Question 15

The placenta

A)transfers sperm to the egg so fertilization can occur.
B)synthesizes the essential micronutrients that the embryo/fetus requires for growth and development.
C)transfers nutrients and oxygen from the mother's bloodstream to the embryo/fetus.
D)filters viruses and toxins from the mother's bloodstream,preventing them from reaching the embryo/fetus.

Question 16

_____ is a common condition that occurs in healthy pregnant women.

A)Gestational diabetes
B)Gestational hypertension
C)Pre-eclampsia
D)Physiological anemia

Question 17

In the United States,the diets of many school-age children do not supply enough

A)sodium.
B)fiber.
C)simple carbohydrates.
D)vanadium.

Question 18

The _____ is the organ of pregnancy that transfers nutrients and oxygen from the mother's bloodstream to the embryo/fetus.

A)ovary
B)uterus
C)endometrium
D)placenta

Question 19

In the United States,as many as 10% of children have

A)scurvy.
B)B-12 deficiency.
C)cretinism.
D)chronic constipation.

Question 20

Reyna is a healthy 27-year-old pregnant woman.She is experiencing _____,a common nutrition-related condition that occurs in many healthy pregnant women.

A)hypertension
B)mild hypochromic,macrocytic anemia
C)diarrhea
D)minor edema of the hands and feet

Question 21

Kristan is due to give birth to a boy in September.Before she became pregnant,Kristan weighed 160 pounds,which was in the overweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

A)20 to 30
B)30 to 40
C)15 to 25
D)25 to 35

Question 22

Elsa is due to give birth to a boy in June.Before she became pregnant,Elsa weighed 195 pounds,which was in the obese BMI range.She should gain no more than ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

A)20
B)30
C)25
D)15

Question 23

Lucinda is a healthy,physically active young woman whose energy requirement is 2750 kcal/day.Based on this information,what would be her daily energy requirement during her first trimester of pregnancy?

A)2500 kcal
B)2000 kcal
C)2750 kcal
D)2250 kcal

Question 24

Hayley is due to give birth to a girl in November.Before she became pregnant,Hayley weighed 108 pounds,which was in the underweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

A)8 to 20
B)28 to 40
C)48 to 50
D)18 to 30

Question 25

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains

A)protein.
B)intrinsic factor.
C)oxytocin.
D)iron.

Question 26

Ashley is due to give birth to a girl in March.Before she became pregnant,Ashley weighed 125 pounds and was in the healthy BMI range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

A)10 to 20
B)25 to 35
C)20 to 30
D)15 to 25

Question 27

Which of the following statements is true? rev: 07_19_2013_QC_32897

A)Dietitians generally recommend that overweight or obese women try to lose weight during pregnancy.
B)Females who smoke during pregnancy have an increased risk of giving birth prematurely.
C)Women with gestational hypertension are more likely to give birth to high-birth-weight babies than pregnant women who do not have this condition.
D)Women who gain 20 to 40 pounds during pregnancy are likely to give birth to high-birth-weight babies.

Question 28

Lisa is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2250 kcal/day.Based on this information,what would be her daily energy requirement during her first trimester of pregnancy?

A)2600 kcal
B)1800 kcal
C)3050 kcal
D)2250 kcal

Question 29

Iliana is due to give birth to a girl in March.Before she became pregnant,IIiana weighed 135 pounds and was in the healthy BMI range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

A)30 to 40
B)25 to 35
C)40 to 50
D)35 to 45

Question 30

Lanelle is 5 months pregnant.Recently,she gained several pounds rapidly,and as a result,her face is "puffy" and her hands are swollen.Her physician is very concerned,because Lanelle's blood pressure has risen to a dangerous level.Based on this information,Lanelle probably has

A)physiological anemia.
B)SIDS.
C)pica.
D)preeclampsia.

Question 31

Pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes are more likely to give birth to ______ infants than pregnant women who do not have this condition.

A)low-birth-weight
B)high-birth-weight
C)term
D)anemic

Question 32

Jenna is due to give birth to a girl in February.Before she became pregnant,Jenna weighed 105 pounds,which was in the underweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

A)28 to 40
B)38 to 50
C)18 to 20
D)48 to 60

Question 33

During her 7th month of pregnancy,Sari developed a life-threatening complication of pregnancy that is characterized by hypertension and convulsions.Based on this information,Sari developed

A)echolalia.
B)eclampsia.
C)endometriosis.
D)endocarditis.

Question 34

Tammy is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2500 kcal/day.Based on this information,her daily energy requirement would be _____ kcal during her first trimester of pregnancy.

A)1800
B)2200
C)2000
D)2500

Question 35

Angie is due to give birth to a boy in June.Before she became pregnant,Angie weighed 215 pounds,which was in the obese BMI range.She should gain no more than ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

A)10
B)15
C)20
D)5

Question 36

Zoe is due to give birth to a girl in November.Before she became pregnant,Zoe weighed 168 pounds,which was in the overweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

A)15 to 25
B)20 to 35
C)no more than 5
D)10 to 15

Question 37

Which of the following conditions is a major cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States?

A)Eclampsia
B)Morning sickness
C)Pica
D)Physiological anemia

Question 38

Cammy is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2000 kcal/day.Based on this information,her daily energy requirement would be _____ kcal during her first trimester of pregnancy.

A)2400
B)2200
C)1800
D)2000

Question 39

During her 6th month of pregnancy,Miranda developed gestational hypertension.As a result of this condition,Miranda has a higher risk of giving birth to a _____ infant than a pregnant woman who does not experience hypertension.

A)post-mature
B)low-birth-weight
C)term
D)high-birth-weight

Question 40

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains

A)folic acid.
B)oxytocin.
C)protein.
D)conjugated fatty acids.

Question 41

Which of the following statements is true?

A)Women who breastfeed their babies tend to gain weight at a faster rate than women who choose to formula-feed their infants.
B)The composition of human milk remains consistent over time.
C)Human milk naturally contains antibodies and immune cells that are not in infant formulas.
D)Breastfeeding reduces a woman's risk of type 1 diabetes in later adulthood.

Question 42

_____ stimulates milk production by certain cells in the breast.

A)Prolactin
B)Estrogen
C)Oxytocin
D)Progesterone

Question 43

After Ariel gave birth to a healthy baby boy,the physician immediately placed the baby next to Ariel's breast so the infant could begin breastfeeding.This practice

A)enables the baby's "let-down" reflex to occur,so his gastrointestinal tract will function normally.
B)increases the baby's heart rate,reducing his risk of myoendocarditis.
C)suppresses Ariel's metabolic rate,so her body can shift more energy into milk production.
D)stimulates Ariel's uterus to contract,reducing her risk of bleeding excessively.

Question 44

Emma is a 25-year-old pregnant woman.Her need for _____ is 50% higher than before she became pregnant.

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

Question 45

Human milk naturally contains contains less _____ per ounce than whole cow's milk.

A)energy
B)cholesterol
C)protein
D)carbohydrate

Question 46

Kari is considering whether she should exclusively breastfeed or formula feed her new baby.To encourage Kari to breastfeed,you provide some factual information by telling her that

A)human milk is a rich source of iron,calcium,and vitamin
B)human milk has the same composition as infant formula.
C)breastfeeding can reduce her baby's risk of cystic fibrosis in childhood.
D)breastfeeding can help her lose the body fat she gained during pregnancy.

Question 47

Some women crave non-food items during pregnancy.This behavior is called

A)pica.
B)edema.
C)eclampsia.
D)SIDS.

Question 48

Which of the following statements is true?

A)In the United States,children who were breastfed as infants are more likely to reach puberty faster than children who were fed formula as babies.
B)Breastfed infants generally develop more ear infections than babies who are fed infant formula.
C)Compared to babies who consume infant formula,breastfed babies are less likely to develop inherited diseases such as cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia.
D)Breastfed babies are less likely to develop allergies than babies who are fed infant formula.

Question 49

Belle is pregnant with her first baby.During a routine prenatal visit with her doctor,Belle was told she has developed a condition that is associated with pregnancy.This condition increases the risk that she will give birth to a baby that weighs more than 8.8 pounds.Based on this information,Belle has

A)cystic fibrosis.
B)pernicious anemia.
C)chronic eclampsia.
D)gestational diabetes.

Question 50

Which of the following substances is a lipid that is necessary for the proper development of an infant's nervous system?

A)DHA
B)EDTA
C)Trans fat
D)Alanine

Question 51

Cindy is pregnant with her first baby.Recently,she began to eat clay from a hole that she dug in her yard.Cindy's behavior is an example of

A)edema.
B)eclampsia.
C)pica.
D)claymonia.

Question 52

Bernard weighs 7.5 pounds at birth.Assuming his development proceeds normally,he should weigh about _____ pounds by his first birthday.

A)24.5
B)20.5
C)18.5
D)22.5

Question 53

During the first few days after giving birth,the new mother's breasts produce

A)prolactin.
B)estrogen.
C)oxytocin.
D)colostrum.

Question 54

The hormone oxytocin

A)increases a woman's appetite during pregnancy.
B)reduces the ability of blood to clot during the birth process.
C)enables the "let-down" reflex to occur when a woman breastfeeds her baby.
D)suppresses energy metabolism during pregnancy.

Question 55

Alexis weighs 6.5 pounds at birth.Assuming her development proceeds normally,she should weigh about _____ pounds by her first birthday.

A)13.0
B)19.5
C)32.5
D)26.0

Question 56

Michelle is considering whether she should exclusively breastfeed or formula feed her new baby.To encourage Michelle to breastfeed,you provide some facts,including all of the following information,except

A)human milk naturally contains antibodies and immune cells.
B)breastmilk contains more vitamin D,calcium,and iron than commercial infant formulas.
C)the composition of human milk changes over time to meet the nutritional needs of a growing infant.
D)breastfeeding may reduce her baby's risk of type 1 diabetes in childhood.

Question 57

Which of the following statements is true?

A)Women who breastfeed have higher risks of breast and ovarian cancer than women who feed their babies formula.
B)Breastfeeding is more economical than formula feeding.
C)Formula feeding is more convenient than breastfeeding.
D)Women who feed their babies formula tend to lose the extra body fat gained during pregnancy faster than women who breastfeed.

Question 58

Corrina is a 25-year-old pregnant woman.Her need for _____ is 50% higher than before she became pregnant.

A)vitamin C
B)calcium
C)vitamin D
D)folate

Question 59

Which of the following statements about human milk is false?

A)Human milk naturally contains antibodies and immune cells.
B)Human milk is a rich source of vitamin
C)Consuming human milk may reduce a baby's risk of type 1 diabetes in childhood.
D)The composition of human milk changes over time to meet the nutritional needs of a growing infant.

Question 60

Compared to infant formulas,human milk is a rich source of

A)vitamin
B)iron.
C)fluoride.
D)cholesterol.

Question 61

Which of the following substances is in breast milk but not in infant formulas?

A)Lipids
B)Antibodies
C)Iron
D)Lactose

Question 62

Which of the following statements is true?

A)Snacks have no place in a child's diet.
B)It is not unusual for children to have food jags.
C)A child's appetite typically increases as his or her growth rate slows.
D)Because of the choking hazard,children should not be offered cut-up raw vegetables until they are at least 7 years of age.

Question 63

Most infants are physically ready to start eating solid foods when they

A)have most of their primary teeth.
B)can sit up with some back support.
C)lose the let-down reflex.
D)develop the swallowing reflux.

Question 64

To encourage healthy eating practices among children,caregivers should

A)use threats or bribes to encourage youngsters to eat unfamiliar foods.
B)have youngsters help select and prepare new foods.
C)require youngsters to take at least 3 tablespoons of each food that's on their plates during a meal.
D)withhold dessert until youngsters finish eating the less appealing foods on their plates.

Question 65

Victoria is a 7-year-old girl whose BMI-to-age is in the 95th percentile.According to this information,Victoria's weight is

A)too low for her age.
B)in the overweight category.
C)in the obese range.
D)healthy for her age.

Question 66

Caregivers should not feed _____ to infants.

A)formulas containing lactose or DHA
B)rice cereal
C)soy-based formulas
D)semisolid food in a baby bottle

Question 67

Anna would like to offer a high-fiber,nutrient-dense snack to her healthy 4-year-old son.Based on this information,she should serve

A)2 slices of baked ham on a toasted English muffin.
B)1 cup of French fries from a fast-food restaurant that has been salted with iodized salt.
C)a small unpeeled apple that has been cut into wedges.
D)½ of a chocolate doughnut that has the frosting removed.

Question 68

_____ is the gradual process of shifting a baby from breastfeeding or bottle feeding to drinking from a cup and eating solid foods.

A)Sparing
B)Cupping
C)Transitioning
D)Weaning

Question 69

Rose is an obese 5-year-old child._____ is a factor that is associated with increased risk of excess body fat in preschool children.

A)Living in western United States
B)Family history of obesity
C)Lower than average water intake
D)High family income

Question 70

Mario is a 7-year-old boy whose BMI-to-age is in the 75th percentile.According to this information,Mario's weight is

A)healthy for his age.
B)in the obese range.
C)too low for his age.
D)in the overweight category.

Question 71

Which of the following statements is true?

A)Snacks have no place in a child's diet.
B)A child's appetite typically increases as his or her growth rate increases.
C)Because of the choking hazard,children should not be offered cut-up raw vegetables until they are at least 7 years of age.
D)It is unusual for children to have food jags.

Question 72

Caregivers should not feed _____ to infants.

A)soy-based formulas
B)rice cereal
C)formulas containing lactose or DHA
D)honey

Question 73

Which of the following foods is usually recommended as the first solid food for infants? rev: 07_19_2013_QC_32898

A)Rice cereal
B)Green beans
C)Egg whites
D)Fresh apricots

Question 74

Infants are physically ready to start eating solid foods when they

A)lose the extrusion reflex.
B)can digest lactose.
C)develop the let-down reflex.
D)have most of their primary teeth.

Question 75

Compared to infant formulas,breast milk contains _____ per ounce.

A)less fat
B)50% less energy
C)more cholesterol
D)more iron

Question 76

Most infants are physically ready to start eating solid foods when they

A)lose the let-down reflex.
B)can digest a wide range of foods.
C)are able to pick up foods with their fingers.
D)have most of their primary teeth.

Question 77

Human milk is naturally a rich source of

A)iron.
B)lipids.
C)vitamin
D)fluoride.

Question 78

Caregivers should not feed _____ to infants.

A)rice cereal
B)formulas that contain DHA
C)soy-based formulas
D)soft drinks

Question 79

Dietitians recommend feeding babies

A)only breast milk to babies until they are 6 months of age.
B)fresh fluid cow's milk by the time they are 6 months of age.
C)fat-free milk when they are 10 to 12 months of age.
D)solid foods by the time an infant is 2 months of age.

Question 80

Which of the following statements is true?

A)By 2 to 4 months of age,most infants can use their fingers to pick up and chew "finger foods."
B)It is safe to use honey to sweeten infant foods.
C)Caregivers should not give popcorn,grapes,and cut-up raw vegetables to infants.
D)Goat's milk mixed with gelatin water is a suitable substitute for breast milk.