What would be a normal body weight after 1 year for a healthy infant with a birthweight of 8 lbs
24
What is the typical weight gain (lbs) of an infant between the first and second year of life?
10
What is the approximate energy requirement of infants, in kcalories per kilogram body weight
100
Infants showing symptoms of acidosis, dehydration, diarrhea, elevated blood ammonia and urea, and fever may be reacting to the nutritional problem of
protein overload
Which of the following is a feature of energy metabolism in infancy
iron
When expressed per kilogram body weight, the nutrient needs of infants are markedly higher than those of young adults for all of the following nutrients except
iron
What organ in the infant uses more than half of the day’s total energy intake?
brain
What is the relative weight of an infant brain compared to an adult’s brain?
six times as much
All of the following are features of nutrition and metabolism in infancy except
the protein content in breast milk can be high enough to occasionally induce protein overload.
The recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals for infants are based on the
average amounts ingested by thriving infants breastfed by well-nourished mothers
Which of the following is a feature of water in infancy?
Much of the infant’s body water content is located extracellularly
All of the following are characteristics of breastfeeding frequency and duration except
more infrequent and short-duration feedings are preferable to stimulate lactation and breast-filling.
For optimal breast-feeding benefits, it is recommended that the infant be encouraged to suckle on each breast for about
10-15 minutes
All of the following are features of breast milk composition except
the concentration of protein is slightly higher than for cow’s milk
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Canadian Pediatric Society, breastfeeding of full-term infants is
strongly recommended
What is the chief reason that breast-fed infants usually need to eat more frequently than formula-fed infants
Breast milk is digested faster
Which of the following is a finding regarding the importance of fatty acid intake for preterm infants fed formulas?
Formulas enriched with docosahexaenoic acid and arachidonic acid resulted in improved visual acuity compared with standard formulas
What is the chief protein in human breast milk?
Alpha-lactalbumin
Breast milk as the sole source of nutrition, up to the first 6 months in healthy infants, is satisfactory for all nutrients except
vitamin D
Nutrient characteristics of human breast milk include all of the following except
the vitamin D content meets optimal growth requirements
Which of the following vitamin-mineral supplements need not be prescribed for an infant breastfed beyond 6 months of age?
Vitamin E
What is colostrum
A milk-like substance secreted right after delivery
Which of the following is an advantage of breastfeeding compared with formula feeding?
It provides immunological protection
Which of the following is a feature of infant development and nutrition?
Breast-fed infants obtain iron-binding proteins that inhibit bacterial infections
Which of the following is associated with bifidus factors?
Increased bacterial growth
What factor in breast milk binds iron and prevents it from supporting the growth of the infant’s intestinal bacteria?
Lactoferrin
What is lactadherin?
A breast milk protein that inactivates a GI virus that causes diarrhea
You are presenting a talk on the benefits of breastfeeding to a group of new mothers with a Peace Corps group in Zimbabwe. There have been numerous cases of infant diarrhea within this population over the past several years. Why is breastfeeding especially important under these circumstances?
The lactadherin protein present in breast milk attacks diarrhea-causing viruses
All of the following are features of breast milk banks except
they accept milk from mothers who smoke cigarettes but not marijuana
Which of the following describes the results of studies on weight gain of people who were either breastfed or formula fed?
The findings on weight gain of people who were formula fed or breastfed are inconsistent
Which of the following is not known to be an advantage of breastfeeding
Breastfed infants born prematurely grow more slowly than formula-fed infants born prematurely
Compared with cow’s milk, breast milk contains
less protien and calcium
To gradually replace breast milk with infant formula or other foods appropriate to an infant’s diet is to
wean.
Which of the following formulas is available for infants with lactose intolerance
soy
Which of the following is a feature of infant soy formulas?
They contain cornstarch and sucrose rather than lactos
Features of infant formulas include all of the following excep
they contain antibodies
What type of formula is available for infants with milk allergy?
soy
Which of the following is a common source of lead poisoning in infants
Contaminated water used to make infant formula
What is the most realistic advice for reducing lead exposure from the tap water used to prepare infant formula?
Because the first water drawn from the tap each day is highest in lead, let the water run a few minutes before using it
Goat’s milk is inappropriate for infants due to its low content of
folate
An infant diagnosed with “goat’s milk anemia” is most likely deficient in
folate
Which of the following sources of nutrition for infants is least likely to become contaminated with microorganisms?
breast milk
Which of the following defines nursing bottle tooth decay?
Marked tooth decay of an infant due to prolonged exposure to carbohydrate-rich fluids from a bottle
Low-fat or nonfat milk should not be given routinely to a child until after the age of
two years
What term defines the condition of infant tooth deterioration resulting from chronic exposure to carbohydrate-rich fluids from a bottle?
nursing bottle tooth decay
During the first year of life, cow’s milk is considered an inappropriate food due to all of the following except
it is too low in sodium
Which of the following should not be used to feed an infant?
whole milk
Approximately what percentage of infants are born prematurely?
12
Which of the following feeding practices is recommended for preterm infants?
They should be fed preterm breast milk, occasionally fortified with specific nutrients
Of the following cereals, which is most likely to result in an allergic reaction upon first feeding?
wheat
What is beikost
A term that describes any nonmilk food offered to an infant
Which of the following represents a good age to introduce solid foods to infants?
five months
At what age does the normal infant first develop the ability to swallow solid food
4-6 months
Why should new foods be introduced to an infant one at a time?
Any allergic reactions can be detected
What should be the first cereal introduced to the infant?
rice
Roberta’s first child is now 8 months old. Roberta has been breastfeeding and would like to begin to introduce solids foods. She read somewhere to introduce one food at a time to the infant. Which of the following would be the best choice for the first food to introduce to the baby
rice
Which of the following nutrients need to be supplied first by solid foods in a baby’s diet?
vitamin c and iron
Infants should not be given canned vegetables due to excessive amounts of
sodium
Infants fed honey or corn syrup are at increased risk for
botulism
What is the principal reason that information about fat on food labels of infant foods is intentionally omitted?
To prevent parents from restricting their infants’ fat intake
Foods containing sorbitol or other sugar alcohols should not be given to infants because they
promote diahreaa
All of the following are characteristics of vegetarian diets and infancy except
rice milk may substitute for other beverages from the age of 12 months and on
Which of the following is the primary factor in the development of milk anemia?
excessive intake of cows milk
Young children who drink more than 2 to 3½ cups of milk a day are most likely at increased risk for deficiency of
iron
A child who drinks a lot of milk at the expense of other foods is at high risk of showing signs of
anemia
The consumption of milk by children should not exceed 4 cups per day in order to lower the risk for
iron deficiency
What should be the parent’s response when a one-year-old child wants to clumsily spoon-feed himself?
Let the child try to feed himself so that he will learn
Which of the following is associated with energy metabolism of the preschool child?
A 1-year-old who needs 800 kcal/day would require only about 1600 kcal at 6 years of age
Approximately how many kcal per day does an average 6 year old need to obtain?
1600
How much more total energy does a normal-weight 10 year old need vs. a 1 year old?
150%
A reasonable daily fiber intake for a 5 year old would be
25g
Which of the following is a characteristic of fat in the diet of children?
Fat intakes below 30% of total energy do not impair growth provided that total energy intake is adequate
Which of the following is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency among U.S. and Canadian children?
iron
Which of the following is a feature of nutrition in childhood?
Children who fail to consume vitamin D-fortified foods should receive a daily supplement of 10 micrograms
Which of the following is a characteristic of meal planning for children?
Children 1½ years of age consume more french fries than any other vegetable
Which of the following is a characteristic of hunger and behavior in children?
Children who eat nutritious breakfasts are absent from school less often than their friends who do not
Which of the following is the most likely reason that teachers promote the consumption of midmorning snacks for children?
It provides carbohydrate for maintenance of blood glucose and brain function
Which of the following is characteristic of children who regularly eat breakfast or skip breakfast?
Breakfast-skippers actually show lower scores on IQ tests than those who eat breakfast
Jenny is a 13-year-old Hare Krishna who follows a vegan diet due to religious beliefs. She has not been performing as well as her non-vegetarian study friend on math tests and has been very upset about it. The teacher reports to Jenny’s mom that she does not appear focused during lessons and can’t seem to concentrate
The diet provides insufficient bioavailable iron and she many be anemic
All of the following are features of iron nutrition in children except
the brain appears to be less sensitive to iron deficiency than the rest of the body
Which of the following is a characteristic of iron deficiency in children?
It affects brain function before anemia sets in
Which of the following is a feature of iron nutrition and behavior in children?
Children who had iron-deficiency anemia as infants perform poorly even after iron status improves
All of the following are common signs of mild lead toxicity except
dermatitis
Which of the following is a characteristic of lead exposure and health?
Absorption of lead is higher on an empty stomach
What is the prevalence of hyperactivity in children?
5-10%
All of the following are characteristics of hyperactivity in children except
in many cases, it responds favorably to dietary manipulations such as limiting sugar intake
All of the following are characteristics of hyperactivity in children except
excessive amounts of sugar may cause or aggravate hyperactivity
What is the term given to the child who is hyperactive with severe and impulsive behavior
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
A child who develops antibodies to a certain food is said to have a
food allergy
An adverse reaction to food that does not signal the body to form antibodies is termed a
food intolerance
Which of the following is a characteristic of a food allergy
It always involves the production of antibodies
You have just started work as a summer camp counselor and completed a training session for all the new employees on safety. Counselors were instructed to prohibit campers from eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches anywhere other than the cafeteria. You believe that the most likely explanation for this rule is to
minimize peanut exposure for campers with peanut allergies.
Which of the following foods are most often the cause of allergies?
eggs,peanuts, milk
What food is responsible for the most life-threatening allergic reactions in people?
peanuts
A life-threatening whole-body allergic reaction is known as
anaphylactic shock
A child known to be allergic to peanuts who begins to show signs such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the tongue, and severe abdominal discomfort is most likely in immediate need of a life-saving injection of
epinephrine
All of the following are features of food allergies except
the presence of antibodies always coincides with physical symptoms
A child with a true allergy to milk is actually allergic to the milk’s
casein
If a child is allergic to soy, which of the following should be avoided?
Textured vegetable protein
People who show adverse reactions to foods such as increased pulse rate, nausea, and hives, but do not show antibodies to the offending foods, are displaying
food intolerances
Approximately what percentage of U.S. children between 2 and 19 years of age are overweight?
32
Which of the following is a characteristic of obesity in childhood
A nonobese child of nonobese parents has a less than 10% chance of becoming obese in adulthood
What are the odds that an overweight 18 year old with only one obese parent will become an obese adult?
4 in 5
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, what is the maximum number of hours/day of television viewing for a child under 2 years of age?
0
What population group consumes the most soft drinks each day at school?
teenage boys
The typical can of soft drink contains the equivalent of how many teaspoons of sugar?
10
Five cans of soft drinks provide approximately how many kcalories?
750
To help improve a child’s BMI, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limiting television and video time for children older than 2 years to how many hours per day?
2
All of the following describe influences of television and video gaming on nutrition except
children are exposed to thousands of TV commercials each year but their requests for advertised foods are heeded by their parents only half the time.
All of the following are typical growth characteristics of overweight children except
they can achieve a normal appearance after losing excess fat
Which of the following two conditions are associated with television’s influence?
obesity and high blood lipids
What is the most likely explanation for the increased prevalence of obesity in children over the past 30 years?
they are less active physically
What is the leading cause of high blood pressure in children
obesity
Which of the following is a feature of nutrition and behavior in childre
Television commercials featuring snack foods have been found to affect children’s food preferences
Mike is a 10-year-old inactive child who weighs 150 pounds. He has come to your practice with his parents for help on losing weight. What advice should be given to the parents?
Maintain weight and do not encourage weight loss during growth and development
To lower the risk of obesity in children, which of the following practices should parents institute for their children
Teach them to take appropriate food portions
Which of the following is an effective strategy for dealing with obesity in a child?
Engage the individual in at least 1 hour per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity
Why is it recommended that overweight children not follow a low-kcalorie diet?
Diet restriction can interfere with growth and development
Who is best able to manage the growth and weight gain of overweight children
Health-care professional
Which of the following steps should be undertaken by the parent or guardian to ensure that young people eat well?
Control the availability of food
Which of the following practices is not among the recommendations to help children develop an interest in vegetables?
Serve vegetables with the promise that after they are eaten, dessert will follow
Even in preschoolers whose habits are being established, existing dietary attitudes are relatively resistant to change. How should wise parents react
Be patient and persistent
All of the following are food preferences in children except
hot foods are preferred to warm ones
All of the following are features of snacking in children except
snacking should be prevented
Which of the following is not among the recommended methods for introducing new foods to children?
present new foods at the end of a meal
If a child is reluctant to try a new food, it is best to
quietly remove it and present it again at another time.
When children are allowed to eat freely from a variety of foods, they usually select foods that are high in
sugar
The single most effective way to teach nutrition to children is
example
What minimum fraction of the RDA for key nutrients for children 10-12 years of age should be provided by public school lunches?
1/3
Which of the following is a feature of public school food programs?
They must follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
All of the following are influences that undermine healthful food intake and food selection at schools except
reducing the prices of nutritious foods does not promote their purchase by students
The adolescent growth spurt
begins and ends earlier in girls than in boys
What is the approximate duration of the adolescent growth spurt?
2 1/2 years
Which of the following is a characteristic of the adolescent period?
Obesity occurs more often in African-American females
All of the following are features of the iron RDA for adolescents except
the frequency of iron deficiency is similar among males and females of the sam
A local high school has just added milk to the vending machines. Parents were very supportive of this change; however, not all the students believe this is useful. You have a few minutes to speak to the student body, and your talk should
point out that milk is a good source of calcium, which is required for teens during peak bone growth
What is menarche
the females time of first menstration
Adolescent women may fail to reach peak bone mass for all of the following reasons except
lactose intolerance begins to intensify during the teenage years
All of the following are characteristics of adolescents’ food intakes except
eating breakfast results in higher overall daily intakes of protein and fat but unchanged intakes of iron and zinc compared with breakfast skippers
Which of the following is a feature of beverage intake in adolescents?
Four standard colas a day provides enough caffeine to alter behavior
Approximately how much caffeine is delivered by a typical cola beverage?
30-55 mg
About how many meals each week are eaten outside the home by adolescents
7
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Approximately what fraction of an average teenager’s daily energy intake is derived from snacks?
1/4
A cigarette smoker who is planning to quit should expect a weight gain in the first year of about
10 lbs
Which of the following is not a characteristic of cigarette smokers and nutrition?
They have higher intakes of carotene-rich foods
Which of the following is a characteristic of tobacco use and adolescents?
Smokers require more vitamin C to maintain body stores
All of the following are characteristics in the development of atherosclerosis except
once plaque is formed, it can be contained but cannot regress.
The association of cholesterol to the health of children is described by all of the following except
there appears to be only a very weak correlation between obesity in children and their blood cholesterol levels.
All of the following are characteristics of blood cholesterol in children except
acceptable total cholesterol levels are up to 240 mg/d.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of physically active children and blood lipids?
They respond differently than do physically active adults towards changes in blood lipids
Which of the following is not a dietary recommendation for children?
Children with high blood cholesterol should be treated first with statin