Question 1

The best way to determine if a child is receiving adequate nutrition is to observe their growth pattern.

Accepted Answer

It is true that observing a child's growth pattern is the best way to determine if they are receiving adequate nutrition. Physical growth, as well as cognitive and behavioral development, are closely linked to nutrition intake. Regular monitoring of a child's height and weight can help identify any potential nutritional deficiencies or problems early on.

Question 2

Being obese as a child increases the child's risk for type 2 diabetes.

Accepted Answer

Obesity is a key risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. Children who are obese are more likely to develop insulin resistance, a condition in which the body's cells become less responsive to insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels and an increased risk of developing diabetes later in life. Additionally, obesity can increase inflammation levels in the body, which is also associated with an increased risk of diabetes.

Question 3

The amounts of protein and energy needed per kilogram of body weight _____, whereas the total amount of protein and energy needed _____ as children grow into adulthood.
A) decrease, decrease
B) decrease, increase
C) increase, decrease
D) increase, increase

Accepted Answer

The amounts of protein and energy needed per kilogram of body weight decrease as a person grows because children have higher metabolic rates and need more nutrients per kilogram for growth. However, the total amount of protein and energy needed increases as children grow into adulthood due to the overall increase in body size and mass.

Question 4

Which of the following statements about chronic disease risk is FALSE?
A) The longer someone has diabetes, the greater their risk of complications that can lead to the need for an amputation.
B) Elevated blood cholesterol levels during childhood are associated with higher mortality rate from heart disease as an adult.
C) Children with a blood pressure that is at the high end of normal are more likely to develop hypertension as an adult.
D) Children who drink high amounts of fruit juice are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes as an adult.

Accepted Answer

The statement that children who drink high amounts of fruit juice are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes as an adult is false. While excessive consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, including juice, is associated with increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, moderate consumption of 100% fruit juice is not.

Question 5

What percent of children are considered obese?
A) 1%
B) 5%
C) 17%
D) 23%

Accepted Answer

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 17% of children and adolescents aged 2-19 years old in the United States are considered obese.

Question 6

Which of the following behaviors is most likely to promote formation of dental caries?
A) Drinking water immediately before going to bed
B) Eating cheese and crackers as a snack
C) Having ice cream as a snack
D) Slowly sipping fruit juice between meals

Accepted Answer

Slowly sipping fruit juice between meals exposes the teeth to prolonged periods of acid attack, which can erode the enamel and promote the formation of dental caries. Drinking water before bed, eating cheese and crackers, and having ice cream as a snack are less likely to promote dental caries.

Question 7

The RDA for iron for young children is _____ the RDA for adult men.
A) higher than
B) the same as
C) lower than

Accepted Answer

The RDA for iron for young children is higher than the RDA for adult men because children are constantly growing and developing, and therefore require more iron to support their increased blood volume and muscle mass. Additionally, children may not consume as diverse of a diet as adults, putting them at greater risk for iron deficiency.

Question 8

Which of the following are appropriate strategies to increase calcium consumption in children?
A) Serve macaroni and cheese for lunch.
B) Make oatmeal with milk rather than water.
C) Serve puddings as snacks.
D) All of these would add calcium to a child's diet.

Accepted Answer

All of these options involve dairy products (milk in macaroni and cheese, milk in oatmeal, and milk in puddings) which are good sources of calcium, thus increasing calcium consumption in children.

Question 9

Deficiencies of ____ is/are of particular concern during childhood.
A) calcium
B) iron
C) vitamin D
D) All of these deficiencies are of concern during childhood.

Accepted Answer

All three deficiencies - calcium, iron, and vitamin D - are of particular concern during childhood because they are important nutrients for growth and development. Calcium is necessary for building strong bones, iron is necessary for building hemoglobin in red blood cells, and vitamin D is necessary for calcium absorption and bone health. Deficiencies in any of these nutrients can lead to developmental delays and health problems in children.

Question 10

Much of what we choose to eat as adults depends on what we learned to eat as children. Think back to when you were a child, and respond to the following questions: Who, in your life, was instrumental in forming the eating habits that you have today? What foods did you eat often when you were a child? What types of foods and drinks did you have as snacks? Where in your home did you eat meals and snacks? If today you were raising a child, how would you help them to develop eating behaviors that support a healthy diet?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Much of what we choose to eat...

Question 11

Which of the following is LEAST likely to cause hyperactivity?
A) High caffeine intake
B) High sugar intake
C) Lack of physical activity
D) Lack of sleep

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is LEAST likely...

Question 12

Which is NOT a lunch standard of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010?
A) Meals must include fruit and vegetables.
B) Meals cannot contain red meat.
C) Meals must be low in saturated fat and cannot contain trans fat.
D) Half of the grains served must be whole.

Accepted Answer

The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 does not prohibit red meat, but it does require meals to have lean protein options and limit the amount of sodium in the meat.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about feeding children is FALSE?
A) Children who eat breakfast are more likely to meet their daily nutrient needs than those who don't.
B) Mealtimes should be at a consistent time every day.
C) Children eat more when they eat alone.
D) Food should not be used as a reward or punishment.

Accepted Answer

Children actually tend to eat less when they eat alone, as social cues and interactions can influence their appetite.

Question 14

The AMDR from carbohydrate for children is ________ the AMDR for adults.
A) higher than
B) the same as
C) lower than

Accepted Answer

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for carbohydrates is the same for both children and adults, which is 45-65% of total daily calories.

Question 15

Which of the following statements regarding television viewing by children is FALSE?
A) Watching television encourages increased snacking.
B) Watching television encourages decreased physical activity.
C) Watching television introduces children to more unhealthy foods.
D) Watching television has no effect on a child's future risk for being overweight.

Accepted Answer

Numerous studies have shown that watching television is linked to weight gain and an increased risk for obesity in children. Therefore, statement D is false.

Question 16

Much of what we choose to eat as adults depends on what we learned to eat as children.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that our food preferences and habits are largely established during childhood and can influence our dietary choices as adults. This is due to a combination of factors such as exposure to certain foods, parental modeling of eating behaviors, and taste preferences developed during early life.

Question 17

Children's food preferences are learned through repeated exposure to a new food. A new food may need to be offered _____times before the child will accept it.
A) 2-3
B) 4-5
C) 6-7
D) 8-10

Accepted Answer

Research in child nutrition suggests that a new food may need to be offered 8-10 times before a child will accept it. This repeated exposure helps children become familiar with the taste, texture, and appearance of new foods, increasing the likelihood of acceptance.

Question 18

Recommended amounts of most micronutrients do not differ for boys and girls until about _____ years of age.
A) 3
B) 6
C) 9
D) 15

Accepted Answer

Recommended amounts of most micronutrients do not differ for boys and girls until about 9 years of age. After this age, there may be slight differences in recommended amounts based on sex and age.

Question 19

Children need small, nutrient-dense meals and snacks because they
A) have a short attention span.
B) have small stomachs and high nutrient needs.
C) need to expend more calories in playtime.
D) none of these are plausible reasons.

Accepted Answer

Children have small stomachs and high nutrient needs. Their small stomachs cannot hold large meals, but they require a sufficient amount of nutrients for growth and development. Hence nutrient-dense small meals and snacks are necessary for them. Option A and C may be contributing factors but are not the primary reason for needing small, nutrient-dense meals and snacks. Option D is incorrect as B is a plausible reason.

Question 20

Those children who participate in the National School Lunch Program consume ______ vegetables and ______ milk than nonparticipants.
A) less, less
B) less, more
C) more, less
D) more, more

Accepted Answer

Participants in the National School Lunch Program typically consume more vegetables and more milk due to the program's nutritional guidelines and offerings.

Quiz 12: Nutrition From 1 to 100

The best way to determine if a child is receiving adequate nutrition is to observe their growth pattern.

Being obese as a child increases the child's risk for type 2 diabetes.

The amounts of protein and energy needed per kilogram of body weight _, whereas the total amount of protein and energy needed _ as children grow into adulthood.

Which of the following statements about chronic disease risk is FALSE?

What percent of children are considered obese?

Which of the following behaviors is most likely to promote formation of dental caries?

The RDA for iron for young children is _____ the RDA for adult men.

Which of the following are appropriate strategies to increase calcium consumption in children?

Deficiencies of ____ is/are of particular concern during childhood.

Which of the following is LEAST likely to cause hyperactivity?

Which is NOT a lunch standard of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010?

Which of the following statements about feeding children is FALSE?

The AMDR from carbohydrate for children is ________ the AMDR for adults.

Which of the following statements regarding television viewing by children is FALSE?

Much of what we choose to eat as adults depends on what we learned to eat as children.

Children's food preferences are learned through repeated exposure to a new food. A new food may need to be offered _____times before the child will accept it.

Recommended amounts of most micronutrients do not differ for boys and girls until about _____ years of age.

Children need small, nutrient-dense meals and snacks because they

Those children who participate in the National School Lunch Program consume vegetables and milk than nonparticipants.