Deck 14: Child, teen, and Older Adult

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

A) Compare his or her height and weight with previous measures taken earlier.
B) Calculate the appropriate height and weight based on age.
C) Use growth charts developed for teenagers.
D) Compare him or her with peers.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Which of the following is often overlooked as a source of "hyper" behaviour in children?

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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) pyridoxine
C) iron
D) riboflavin

Question 9

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

A) Snack on ready-to-eat granola bars.
B) Yse fluoride supplements.
C) Snack on dried fruits.
D) Eat foods that are swallowed quickly.

Question 10

After what age does a child's appetite change?

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

Question 11

Hyperactivity occurs in what percentage of young,school-age children?

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

Question 12

On average,about 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 13

Which of the following is a typical food preference of children?

A) overcooked vegetables
B) foods with lumps in them
C) hot vegetables
D) mild flavours

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

Which of the following has been identified as affecting physiological age?

A) psychological outlook
B) consumption of vitamin supplements
C) amount of cognitive stimulation
D) moderation in alcohol use

Question 16

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 17

Which of the following steps should a woman take to alleviate symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

A) take diuretics
B) try a caffeine-free lifestyle for a while
C) take megadoses of certain nutrient supplements
D) decrease alcohol intake

Question 18

Which of the following is always a component of allergies?

A) epinephrine
B) antigens
C) antibodies
D) histamine

Question 19

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)impairs some facet of the lives of what percentage of women?

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

Question 20

Which of the following worsens acne?

A) greasy foods
B) stress
C) low blood pressure
D) nuts

Question 21

Changes with age in which of the following can be slowed or prevented?

A) appetite
B) maximum work rate
C) kidney function
D) vision

Question 22

Adele had a peanut butter and jam sandwich for her lunch,along with an apple and a glass of milk.She started to feel a tingling sensation on her tongue and she started to wheeze.Which of the following measures does Adele require?

A) She needs a spoonful of cough medicine.
B) She needs an injection of epinephrine.
C) She needs a drink of water.
D) She needs a mild antihistamine.

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

Tommy consumed a breakfast consisting of eggs,whole-grain toast with cheese,and orange juice.Shortly thereafter,Tommy experienced an allergic reaction.What is the first food you would suspect to be the most likely cause of this reaction?

A) orange juice
B) cheese
C) whole-grain toast
D) eggs

Question 25

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

A) not allowing any treats
B) losing weight quickly
C) holding their weight steady while they grow taller
D) feeding the child differently

Question 26

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

Question 27

Which one of the following has been seen to depress the immunity of elderly adults?

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

Question 28

Which of the following foods should be consumed infrequently by children in order to control dental caries?

A) chocolate milk
B) plain yogurt
C) bagels
D) carrot sticks

Question 29

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

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

Question 30

Which of the following foods would be the most acceptable to a child?

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

Question 31

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

A) supplementation with zinc
B) prevention of weight loss
C) treatment with the medicinal herb ginkgo biloba
D) elimination of dietary aluminum

Question 32

Which of the following may speed the progression of osteoarthritis?

A) high intake of vitamin C
B) low intake of vitamin D
C) low intake of vitamin A
D) high intake of vitamin E

Question 33

Which of the following is an effective treatment for arthritis?

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

Question 34

People over 70 who maintain a body mass index (BMI)in what range have the best health and lowest risk of death?

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

Question 35

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 36

How many millilitres of fluid per day,at least,should older adults should drink to provide needed water?

A) 750 millilitres
B) 1,250 millilitres
C) 1,500 millilitres
D) 2,000 millilitres

Question 37

What vitamin that is found in certain acne medications can be toxic?

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

Question 38

Authorities recommend limiting fruit juice in children's diets.Which of the following may result from children's overconsumption of fruit juice?

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

Question 39

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

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

Question 40

Which of the following substances has toxic levels of lead?

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

Question 41

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

A) epiphyseal plate
B) fluorosis
C) creatine production
D) pica

Question 42

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 43

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

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

Question 44

Recommended minimum daily amounts of which of the following are inadequate for seven out of ten children aged four to eight in Canada?

A) protein
B) vitamin K
C) thiamin
D) five servings of fruits and vegetables

Question 45

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

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

Question 46

Joe is a 15-year-old active male.However,his parents are concerned that Joe is not growing properly.How should Joe's parents assess his growth?

A) They should watch only for smooth progress and avoid comparisons.
B) They should compare Joe's height and weight with previous measures taken at intervals.
C) They should compare Joe's height and weight to his best friend's.
D) They should compare Joe's height and weight to those on growth charts.

Question 47

The need for which of the following nutrients often increases among elderly people because their intakes are often inadequate and absorption may be poor?

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

Question 48

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

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

Question 49

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

A) increased water intake
B) time
C) decreased chocolate intake
D) vacations from school

Question 50

A teenager consumes a fast-food meal consisting of a hamburger,chocolate shake,and French fries.In order to consume an adequate diet,which of the following should be chosen at other meals during the day?

A) foods high in vitamins A and C
B) foods high in energy
C) foods high in water
D) foods high in omega-3 fatty acids

Question 51

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

A) fat intake
B) irritable behaviour
C) vitamin K
D) scoliosis

Question 52

Lois is a 65-year-old female who participates in an exercise class at least three times a week.In addition,she drinks six glasses of water each day and consumes a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables and whole-grain breads and cereals.Lois has high blood pressure,takes medication for her hypertension,and experiences constipation frequently.Which of the following is the most likely cause of her constipation?

A) medications
B) low fluid intake
C) low fibre intake
D) inadequate exercise

Question 53

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

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

Question 54

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 55

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

A) It works in conjunction with calcium to develop peak bone mass.
B) It develops extra lean body mass.
C) It replaces iron used up in childhood.
D) Boys exercise more and require more red blood cells.

Question 56

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

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

Question 57

Which of the following behaviours is characteristic of children who do not eat breakfast?

A) performing poorly in tasks requiring concentration
B) consuming more magnesium during the day
C) consuming less fat during the day
D) being absent less frequently

Question 58

Which of the following can interfere with the absorption of certain antibiotics?

A) orange juice
B) folate-fortified bread
C) nicotine gum
D) dairy products

Question 59

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 60

Which of the following best describes a food intolerance?

A) an immune reaction to a foreign substance
B) an intense dislike of a food
C) unpleasant symptoms that occur after eating certain foods
D) an immune response to a familiar substance

Question 61

A deficiency of which of the following nutrients can depress the appetite and blunt the sense of taste,thereby leading to low food intakes?

A) vitamin C
B) magnesium
C) folate
D) zinc

Question 62

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

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

Question 63

In teenage girls,intake of which of the following tends to increase,putting girls at the risk of calcium deficiency?

A) soda pop
B) sodium
C) vitamin D
D) iron

Question 64

Nutrients missed from a skipped breakfast won't be made up at lunch and dinner but will be left out completely that day.

Question 65

Older adults are not able to gain muscle bulk and strength.

Question 66

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 67

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

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

Question 68

The Health Canada website provides weblinks to get information on the nine foods that most commonly cause food allergies.

Question 69

According to the U.S.National Institutes of Health,human beings share more than 98.4% of their genome with which of the following species?

A) deer
B) monkeys
C) rats
D) dogs

Question 70

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

Question 71

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 72

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

Question 73

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

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

Question 74

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

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

Question 75

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 76

Which of the following substances,along with a sufficient amount of 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 77

Television has adverse effects on children's nutrition.

Question 78

Osteoarthritis results from what?

A) poor nutritional status
B) unknown causes
C) malfunction of the immune system
D) being underweight

Question 79

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

A) iced tea
B) cocoa beverages
C) carob
D) chocolate-flavoured syrup

Question 80

Which of the following 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