Question 1

Which of the following statements about autism spectrum disorder is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Food allergens may contribute to ASD by altering cardiovascular system function.
B)   Autism spectrum disorder can both affect and be affected by nutritional status.
C)   Research shows a causal link between childhood vaccinations and ASD.
D)   Nutritional interventions are useless in the treatment of ASD.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Today most females reach their full height

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A)   by menarche.
B)   within 7 months of menarche.
C)   within 5 years after menarche.
D)   by the age of 19.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Infants need fat because it aids in absorption of several vitamins and also helps the ______________ to develop.

Accepted Answer

A)   kidneys
B)   nervous system
C)   reproductive system
D)   skinE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The greatest energy requirement per unit of body weight occurs during

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A)   pregnancy.
B)   infancy.
C)   lactation.
D)   childhood.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is a reliable indicator of generally good nutrition status in young children?

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A)   The presence of subcutaneous fat
B)   Consumption of foods from several groups
C)   Regular gains in height and weight
D)   The child's interest in a variety of foodsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

For children 3 years of age and older, the most useful growth charts are

Accepted Answer

A)   BMI for age.
B)   head circumference and height for age.
C)   weight for height and head circumference.
D)   weight for age and height for age.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

According to current growth charts, an infant can be expected to _______________ his or her birth weight by 1 year of age.

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Question 8

The treatment of childhood obesity involves all the following except

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A)   increasing the activity level.
B)   moderation of energy intake.
C)   reducing dietary sugar and fat.
D)   a restrictive weight-loss diet.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Popular and potentially useful nutritional interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)   a low-fat diet.
B)   omega-3 fatty acid supplements.
C)   the gluten-free, casein-free diet.
D)   probiotics.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Approximately what percentage of obese children become obese adults?

Accepted Answer

A)   20%
B)   30%
C)   40%
D)   50%E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Human milk provides ______ percent of kcalories from fat.

Accepted Answer

A)   30
B)   40
C)   50
D)   60E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Based on body weight comparisons, at 6 months of age a child's kcalorie per kilogram body weight needs are approximately how many times higher than adult needs?

Accepted Answer

A)   1-2
B)   2-3
C)   2-4
D)   5-6E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Freddie is 8 months old and weighs 9 kilograms. He needs about ______ grams of protein per day

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Question 14

Infants who are born prematurely will catch up in growth by

Accepted Answer

A)   6 months.
B)   1 year.
C)   2 to 3 years.
D)   4 to 5 years.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

According to present day growth charts, an infant will double his or her birth weight at about ______ months of age.

Accepted Answer

A)   5
B)   3
C)   2
D)   9E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

In the United States, approximately _____ percent of school-age children are overweight or obese.

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   20
C)   30
D)   50E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 17

It is impractical to introduce solid foods into an infant's diet before 4 to 6 months of age, because until that time

Accepted Answer

A)   kidney function is limited.
B)   starch-digesting enzymes are not very active.
C)   food allergies are less likely.
D)   head and neck control are not established.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 18

Absence of breakfast for children is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)   increased attention span and decreased performance in sports.
B)   decreased performance in school and no impact on attention span.
C)   decreased performance in school and decreased attention span.
D)   decreased performance in sports and no impact on attention span.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Which of the following minerals may be low in the diets of adolescent girls?

Accepted Answer

A)   Calcium and phosphorus
B)   Iron and calcium
C)   Magnesium and zinc
D)   Iron and phosphorusE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is strong evidence that infant obesity will result in adulthood obesity.
B)   Obese infants become obese preschool children.
C)   Most overweight infants become normal weight preschoolers.
D)   Kcalories should be restricted for obese infants to levels less than those for normal weight infants.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Exam 15: Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Based on body weight comparisons, at 6 months of age a child's kcalorie per kilogram body weight needs are approximately how many times higher than adult needs?

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The greatest energy requirement per unit of body weight occurs during

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The treatment of childhood obesity involves all the following except

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According to current growth charts, an infant can be expected to _______________ his or her birth weight by 1 year of age.

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It is impractical to introduce solid foods into an infant's diet before 4 to 6 months of age, because until that time

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Infants who are born prematurely will catch up in growth by

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Which of the following minerals may be low in the diets of adolescent girls?

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For children 3 years of age and older, the most useful growth charts are

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Absence of breakfast for children is associated with

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Popular and potentially useful nutritional interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder include all of the following except

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Human milk provides ______ percent of kcalories from fat.

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According to present day growth charts, an infant will double his or her birth weight at about ______ months of age.

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Which of the following statements about autism spectrum disorder is true?

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Approximately what percentage of obese children become obese adults?

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Today most females reach their full height

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Infants need fat because it aids in absorption of several vitamins and also helps the ______________ to develop.

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Which of the following statements is true?

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In the United States, approximately _____ percent of school-age children are overweight or obese.

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Freddie is 8 months old and weighs 9 kilograms. He needs about ______ grams of protein per day

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Which of the following is a reliable indicator of generally good nutrition status in young children?

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