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

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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of adolescent eating habits?

A) low intake of fruits and vegetables
B) preference for fast food and convenience foods
C) regular consumption of three meals per day
D) increasing independence in decision-making concerning food

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Which of the following statements about feeding toddlers is TRUE?

A) Because toddlers are adventurous eaters, you should introduce them to two or three new foods at a time.
B) Because toddlers have more mature reflexes than infants and typically have most or all of their teeth, it is safe to give them "choking foods" such as grapes and nuts.
C) Because toddlers have a small stomach, you should avoid giving them snacks to ensure they are hungry at mealtimes.
D) If a toddler tastes an unfamiliar food and then refuses to eat the rest of it, you should praise the toddler for at least trying.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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The RDA for calcium intake for adolescents age 14 to 18 is 1,300 mg/day.

Which of the following is associated with behavioral and learning problems in school-aged children?

The CDC defines class 2 obesity in children as having a BMI-for-age at or above what percentile?

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

The absorption of which vitamin increases in older adults?

The body's need for which of the following micronutrients decreases with age?

Which of the following is LEAST likely to be necessary to increase in a toddler's vegan diet?

Which of the following is characteristic of the Nutrition Services Incentive Program?

Parents often do need to force their children to eat healthful foods.

Nearly all older adults can derive the level of vitamin B₁₂ they need from a balanced diet of whole,unprocessed foods.

Which of the following would be the BEST source of dietary calcium for a young toddler?

Although school breakfasts and lunches in the United States must meet certain nutrition standards,many critics question their nutritional quality.Design a nutritious meal that (1)meets federal standards; (2)could be prepared for hundreds of schoolchildren; (3)uses inexpensive,widely available foods; and (4)would be appealing to a majority of young children.

Alcohol has no adverse nutritional effects on adolescents.

Smoking increases the risk for cataracts.

The fastest-growing age subgroup in the United States today is

Discuss a variety of health,emotional,and social concerns associated with pediatric obesity.

Which of the following would be MOST effective to reduce the risks of falls in older adults?

Previously known as the Food Stamp program,the new name for the USDA program that provides food assistance to families facing food insecurity is the