Question 1

Discuss the benefits and concerns of feeding a vegan diet to a young child.

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Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a reason that vitamin D and calcium supplements are recommended for elderly individuals?

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A)  Absorption of calcium is reduced as we age.
B)  Older adults frequently use sunscreen, which inhibits the synthesis of vitamin D.
C)  Elderly individuals have adequate exposure to sunlight.
D)  Less vitamin D is produced in the skin as we age.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The period of life when secondary sex characteristics develop and people are able to reproduce is called

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A)  menopause.
B)  puberty.
C)  epiphyseal stage.
D)  growth spurt.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The absorption of which vitamin increases in older adults?

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A)  A
B)  B₁₂
C)  C
D)  DE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes the "Milk Matters" campaign?

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A)  government campaign to encourage teens to consume more milk and dairy foods
B)  nationwide initiative that aims to improve the calcium intake among senior citizens
C)  fundraising campaign to supplement financial revenues lost when vending machines are banned from public schools
D)  media literacy curriculum for adolescent girls that promotes healthy body imagesE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

An elevated level of blood sodium is called

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A)  hyponatremia.
B)  hypernatremia.
C)  hypocalcemia.
D)  hypercalcemia.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

For proper growth and development, toddlers should consume a minimum of what percentage of their total daily energy intake as fat?

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A)  30 percent
B)  45 percent
C)  50 percent
D)  55 percentE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is associated with the premature closure of the epiphyseal plate?

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A)  malnutrition
B)  excessive calcium intake
C)  obesity
D)  reduced activity levelE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Due to the additional losses via the menstrual cycle, adolescent girls require more iron than do adolescent boys.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The energy needs of older adults are higher than those of younger adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following correctly describes "milk displacement"?

Accepted Answer

A)  the self-weaning of an infant from breast milk
B)  the recent surge in formula use
C)  the avoidance of dairy products due to the fear of agricultural contaminants
D)  the selection of low-nutrient beverages (e.g., soda) in place of milkE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following does the Nutrition Services Incentive Program (former Elderly Nutrition Program)  NOT provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  meals designed to provide one-third of the RDA for key nutrients served at senior centers
B)  cash and USDA commodity foods to state agencies
C)  coupons to use to purchase foods in the grocery store
D)  home-delivered meals for qualified elders through the Meals on Wheels programE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Multivitamin/mineral supplements should never be recommended for preschoolers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Reduced-fat milk should not be given to children until the age of 2.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The RDA for which nutrient decreases with age, for women?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium
B)  vitamin D
C)  iron
D)  vitamin CE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

A reduced production of gastric secretions often seen in older adults can result in

Accepted Answer

A)  a reduced absorption of calcium.
B)  an increased absorption of vitamin C.
C)  a reduced absorption of potassium.
D)  a reduced absorption of vitamin B₁₂.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Iron-deficiency anemia is uncommon in young children.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

To avoid dehydration, toddlers should be offered fruit juice at every meal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following does NOT contribute to chronic dehydration in elderly individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kidney function decreases with advancing age.
B)  The thirst mechanism is impaired in the elderly.
C)  Perspiration increases as we age.
D)  Older adults may limit fluid intake due to urinary incontinence.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

The Institute of Medicine recommends that children be very active for at LEAST

Accepted Answer

A)  15 minutes a day.
B)  30 minutes a day.
C)  1 hour a day.
D)  2 hours a day.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Exam 15: Nutrition Through the Lifecycle: Childhood to Late Adulthood

The Institute of Medicine recommends that children be very active for at LEAST

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Due to the additional losses via the menstrual cycle, adolescent girls require more iron than do adolescent boys.

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An elevated level of blood sodium is called

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The absorption of which vitamin increases in older adults?

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Which of the following does the Nutrition Services Incentive Program (former Elderly Nutrition Program) NOT provide?

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The energy needs of older adults are higher than those of younger adults.

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For proper growth and development, toddlers should consume a minimum of what percentage of their total daily energy intake as fat?

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Which of the following correctly describes "milk displacement"?

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The period of life when secondary sex characteristics develop and people are able to reproduce is called

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Multivitamin/mineral supplements should never be recommended for preschoolers.

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To avoid dehydration, toddlers should be offered fruit juice at every meal.

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The RDA for which nutrient decreases with age, for women?

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Reduced-fat milk should not be given to children until the age of 2.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason that vitamin D and calcium supplements are recommended for elderly individuals?

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Which of the following does NOT contribute to chronic dehydration in elderly individuals?

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Which of the following is associated with the premature closure of the epiphyseal plate?

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Iron-deficiency anemia is uncommon in young children.

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Which of the following BEST describes the "Milk Matters" campaign?

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