Question 1

What would you say to parents who claim that "there are no risks involved in offering vegan diets to toddlers"? What type of a diet would you recommend in this case?

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Question 2

Peyton is a two-year-old toddler whose mother has been feeding her three nutritious meals a day. At a recent doctor's appointment, the doctor notes that Peyton is growing more slowly than expected. He should advise Peyton's mother to:

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Toddlers have small stomachs and may not consume enough nutrients if only fed during regular meal times. Offering nutritious snacks between meals can help ensure they receive adequate nutrition throughout the day, supporting healthy growth.

Question 3

Which of the following is an appropriate strategy to encourage nutritious food choices in pre-school and school-aged children?

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Parents modeling healthy diet and exercise patterns is an effective strategy because children often imitate the behaviors of their parents. This can lead to the development of healthy eating habits and preferences.

Question 4

The principal of a middle school is considering banning vending machines from the school. On one hand, they provide a good source of revenue for the school; however, she is concerned because of the poor nutritional quality of the foods currently offered. How would you advise the principal?

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Question 5

A parent complains to you that their toddler is a very fussy eater and they find it hard to get her to try new foods. What strategies could you suggest to help encourage the toddler to try new foods?

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Question 6

Which of the following personality characteristics would you expect to notice in an individual with anorexia nervosa?

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Individuals with anorexia nervosa often exhibit obsessive-compulsive traits, such as a preoccupation with food and dieting, and a rigid adherence to rules and rituals around eating and exercise. These characteristics are part of the disorder's psychological profile, rather than attention-seeking, extroversion, or noncompliance.

Question 7

Provide carbohydrate and fibre recommendations for a 15-year-old boy who requires 2 800 kilocalories per day.

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Question 8

Umar is a seven-year-old boy whose total energy need for the day is 1 600 kilocalories. Approximately how many grams of fibre should he be consuming each day?

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Question 9

Hilary is a very busy 17-year-old girl. She attends school, plays competitive soccer, and has just started her first part-time job at a fast food restaurant. Lately, she has been eating at the restaurant because it is convenient; however, her parents know this is not healthy. Provide Hilary and her parents with a few tips to encourage healthy eating.

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Question 10

Iron needs for adolescent females are increased over those for males because of:

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Adolescent females have increased iron needs primarily due to menstruation, which leads to a loss of blood each month. This blood loss includes the loss of iron, necessitating a higher intake to compensate and prevent iron deficiency or anemia.

Question 11

Poor cognitive development, developmental delays, and increased risk of infection can all be attributed to a deficiency of ________ in school aged children.

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Iron deficiency in school-aged children can lead to poor cognitive development, developmental delays, and an increased risk of infection. Iron is crucial for brain development and function, and its deficiency can impair cognitive abilities and the immune system.

Question 12

At parent teacher interviews, a parent complains to the teacher that he is wasting valuable class time on physical activity and requests that he replace gym class with more math and English. How should the teacher respond?

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Question 13

Which of the following diminishes appetite and is sometimes used by adolescent girls to maintain a low body weight?

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Cigarettes are known to diminish appetite, which is why they are sometimes used by individuals, including adolescent girls, to maintain or reduce body weight. This effect is attributed to nicotine, which can suppress appetite.

Question 14

Adolescent diets are often deficient in:

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Adolescent diets are often deficient in vegetables, which are crucial for providing essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Many adolescents do not consume the recommended daily amount of vegetables, leading to potential nutritional deficiencies.

Question 15

TV viewing in preschoolers should be limited to ________ per day to reduce the risk of overweight.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting screen time for preschoolers to 1 hour per day of high-quality programming to help reduce the risk of becoming overweight, among other health benefits.

Question 16

Ella is a 16-year-old girl who has always been slightly overweight. At school her classmates have occasionally teased her about her weight. Her parents are concerned about her health. Recently, they have noticed that after a large meal she either rushes to the bathroom or exercises vigorously for at least 2 hours. Should Ella's parents be concerned? If yes, what is MOST likely to be the problem? Identify social and cultural factors that could be contributing to the problem.

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Question 17

What public health message would you send to parents regarding fibre intake in children between the ages of 1 and 4 years? Provide information on the importance of fibre and dietary recommendations.

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Question 18

Kylie is 13 years old and is participating in 30 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity per day. According to the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines Kylie:

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The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that children and youth aged 5-17 should accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily. Kylie is only doing 30 minutes, so she is not meeting the recommendation.

Question 19

Standing in line at the grocery store, you hear a parent say they aren't overly concerned about their child's teeth because they are only baby teeth and not their permanent teeth. How would you respond? What would you recommend?

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Question 20

Compare and contrast the body composition of girls and boys during adolescence.

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Quiz 17: Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence