Question 1
1 / 1 pts
Cow's milk should not be given before age 1, as it is too high in protein and
some minerals and too low in fat.
True
Question 2
Conception is easier for women at a ________ weight.
Healthy
Question 3
1 / 1 pts
The organ through which oxygen, nutrients, and waste products are
exchanged is the
Placenta
Question 4
1 / 1 pts
During the third trimester of her pregnancy, Annette began to experience
constipation. In which of the following options would she find relief?
bran cereals, drink water until her urine is clear, a walking program
Question 5
1 / 1 pts
Young children can receive food benefits from the WIC program until they are
________ years old. 5
Question 6
1 / 1 pts
During pregnancy, the caffeine a mother consumes from coffee, soft drinks,
and energy
drinks is
Passed to her baby
Question 7
1 / 1 pts
Botanicals such as blue cohosh, juniper, pennyroyal, and goldenseal are safe
roots, leaves, or other plant parts that are believed to have medicinal effects.
False
Question 8
1 / 1 pts
Folic acid is an important nutrient for pregnant women, and if this nutrient is
underconsumed, it can result in permanent side effects in the infant. True
Question 9
1 / 1 pts
Who among the following pregnant women is likely to have an infant who has
a low-birthweight baby? Maria who is
14
Question 10
1 / 1 pts
Women who begin their pregnancy at a healthy weight should gain from
________ pounds during pregnancy.
25-35 pounds
Question 11
1 / 1 pts
Most women of childbearing age do not consume adequate amounts of folic
acid.
True
Question 12
1 / 1 pts
Smokers, alcohol abusers, overweight and obesity men are more likely to
have sperm which are Fewer in number
Question 13
1 / 1 pts
Eggs, cow's milk, peanuts, soy, wheat, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish are
common
Allergens
Question 14
1 / 1 pts
Suzy drinks five cups of coffee a day. How many cups should she have during
her pregnancy? 1-2 cups
Question 15
1 / 1 pts
Maternal blood vessels exchange nutrients and oxygen with the fetal vessels,
and the fetal vessels deliver waste products for the maternal blood for
Excretion
Question 16
1 / 1 pts
Marijuana, cocaine, and other illegal drugs can cross the placenta from the
mother to the fetus.
Question 17
1 / 1 pts
Morning sickness and cravings are common during the third trimester.
False
Question 18
1 / 1 pts
Which of the following should be consumed by pregnant women in
moderation?
caffeine and sugar substitutes
Question 19
1 / 1 pts
Proper nutrition positively influences the metabolic programming during
pregnancy and may help limit future chronic disease in the child and adult.
True
Question 20
1 / 1 pts
Pregnant women should ________ raw or undercooked animal foods and
unpasteurized milk.
Avoid
Question 21
1 / 1 pts
Maternal and fetal blood supplies do not mix during a healthy pregnancy.
True
Question 22
1 / 1 pts
During the third trimester, a woman who began her pregnancy at a healthy
weight needs an additional ________ kilocalories daily.
450
Question 23
1 / 1 pts
Babies who fall asleep with a bottle are at risk for developing
ear infections dental caries.
Question 24
1 / 1 pts
In infants, hot dog rounds, salt, sugar, and butter should be
Avoided
Question 25
1 / 1 pts
Pregnant women who have preexisting medical conditions such as diabetes
need to
consult a health care provider.
Question 26
1 / 1 pts
Which of the following types of seafood need to be avoided by pregnant
women?
shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish
Question 27
1 / 1 pts
Caffeine has been shown to be harmful to the fetus, and should be avoided
by all pregnant women.
False
Question 28
1 / 1 pts
A balanced diet supplies all nutrients for pregnant women except for Iron
Question 29
1 / 1 pts
During the third trimester, a woman who began her pregnancy at a healthy
weight needs an additional 450 kilocalories daily. True
Question 30
1 / 1 pts
Maternal nutrition, exposure to environmental toxins, drugs, stress during
specific times of development can lead to functional tissue changes, and
ultimately predispose an individual to disease later in life. True
Question 31
1 / 1 pts
Among pregnant women, birth defects can result from excessive intake of
preformed vitamin A.
Question 32
1 / 1 pts
During the third trimester, a woman who began her pregnancy at a healthy
weight should continue gaining ________ per week.
16 ounces
Question 33
1 / 1 pts
Without consuming 400 micrograms of folic acid every day, pregnant women
are likely to deliver babies who have
neural tube defects.
Question 34
1 / 1 pts
Baby John was born at 5 pounds instead of 7 pounds. Which of the following
items should be on the refrigerator door and consulted by Mom on a weekly
basis?
his CDC growth chart
Question 35
1 / 1 pts
Most children need to eat more fruits and vegetables.
Question 36
1 / 1 pts
Among teens, overconsumption of soda may interfere with calcium intake if
it displaces dairy products in the diet. True
Question 37
1 / 1 pts
Hot dogs, nuts and seeds, chunks of meat, whole grapes, hard candy,
popcorn, chunks of peanut butter, raw vegetables, raisins, and chewing gum
are choking hazards for children who are under the age of 4.
Question 38
1 / 1 pts
Children who have school breakfast
demonstrate higher academic performance than those who do not.
Question 39
1 / 1 pts
Children living in poverty consume lower-quality diets and are more likely to
be
obese.
Question 40
1 / 1 pts
Lean meats, enriched grains, and legumes on a regular basis may improve
________ stores in teens.
Iron
Question 41
1 / 1 pts
Overconsumption of energy, inadequate physical activity, the home and
community environment, media and advertising represent factors which can
promote obesity. These factors
can be influenced.
Question 42
1 / 1 pts
When a child is asked to "clean" his plate, even if she is full,
she may become overweight.
Question 43
1 / 1 pts
Increased consumption of soft drinks and decreased milk consumption can
compromise
bone development.
Question 44
1 / 1 pts
Obesity also increases the risk for hypertension and high cholesterol and a
variety of ________ challenges.
psychosocial
Question 45
1 / 1 pts
The later the intervention with eating disordered teens, the better.
False
Question 46
1 / 1 pts
Obese children are likely to ________ during adulthood.
remain obese
Question 47
0 / 1 pts
Poor body image, emotional issues, or peer pressure tend to lead to eating
disorders among young children. False
Question 48
1 / 1 pts
Adequate iron intake is important for growth of lean muscle and Blood
volume
Question 49
1 / 1 pts
Children who participate in the National School Lunch Program have ________
diet quality lunch meals as compared to those who bring lunch from home.
higher
Question 50
1 / 1 pts
Children who bring lunch from home should be involved in the planning and
preparation
of the lunch so they are more likely to consume it.
True
Question 51
1 / 1 pts
A growth spurt and the onset of puberty are characteristics of
adolescents.
Question 52
1 / 1 pts
The best fluid for toddlers to drink is
water.
Question 53
1 / 1 pts
Toddlers grow more slowly than infants.
True
Question 54
1 / 1 pts
Overconsumption of kilocalories, inadequate physical activity, genetics, the
home and community environment, and media and advertising contribute to
this increasing problem of obesity.
True
Question 55
1 / 1 pts
Participation in federal school meal programs may curb hunger and improve
diet quality among poor children.
True
Question 56
1 / 1 pts
Calcium, vitamin D, and iron are key nutrients during
adolescence.
Question 57
1 / 1 pts
For toddlers to try unfamiliar foods,
they need to see their parents try new foods.
Question 58
1 / 1 pts
Increasing enriched grains, lean meats, and legumes may result in adequate
iron intake.
True
Question 59
1 / 1 pts
Toddlers grow ________ infants.
More slowly than
Question 60
1 / 1 pts
A child's home environment exerts maximum influence over health behaviors
and obesity risk now and in the future.
True
Question 61
1 / 1 pts
Social, cultural, economic, and environmental influences can also be
modified by parents to support healthy eating and adequate physical activity.
True
Question 62
1 / 1 pts
On a daily basis, toddlers should avoid soda and other sugary beverages and
they should consume
a maximum of 6 ounces of 100-percent juice.
Question 63
1 / 1 pts
Children with weak family bonds are more likely to skip meals, and choose
unhealthy foods, compared to children whose families have strong bonds.
True
Question 64
1 / 1 pts
A child's home environment exerts ________ influence over health behaviors.
Maximum
Question 65
1 / 1 pts
During ________, calcium, vitamin D, and iron are particularly important
nutrients during this period to ensure adequate bone and muscle growth and
support increased blood volume.
adolescence
Question 66
1 / 1 pts
More children are obese than ever before.
True
Question 67
1 / 1 pts
Improvements in cognitive function, academic performance, school
attendance rates, psychosocial function, and mood in children have been
linked to
nutritious school lunches.
Question 68
1 / 1 pts
Older adults are at increased risk of
hypertension.
Question 69
1 / 1 pts
Obesity, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, heart disease, stroke, and
cancer are linked to poor nutrition and inactivity.
Question 70
1 / 1 pts
Older adults do not need to read the labels of over-the-counter medications
because only prescribed medications interact with food. False
Question 71
1 / 1 pts
Poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle are ________ older Americans' risk for
chronic disease and premature death. Increasing
Question 72
1 / 1 pts
The best dietary strategy for aging adults to prevent chronic diseases is to
consume a varied, nutrient- and phytochemical-dense, heart-healthy diet.
True
Question 73
1 / 1 pts
A diet high in saturated fat and low in antioxidants and fiber can ________ the
aging process.
Accelerate
Question 74
1 / 1 pts
Most older do not meet national physical activity guidelines.
True
Question 75
1 / 1 pts
Poor older Americans are less likely than middle-class Americans to
eat a balanced diet.
Question 76
1 / 1 pts
Grandma Moses lives alone in rural Florida, has arthritis, is often depressed
and lives alone since her husband died ten years ago. She never learned to
drive. Which program would you recommend for her? Meals on Wheels
Question 77
1 / 1 pts
Depression, social isolation and grief may lead to ________ appetites among
older adults. reduced
Question 78
1 / 1 pts
Reduced muscle mass or sarcopenia can be alleviated by
doing more strength-training exercises.
Question 79
1 / 1 pts
Among older adults, butter or olive oil, cheese, nuts, fresh herbs, mustard,
hot pepper, spices, or lemon or lime juice can be added to improve the
diminished sense of
smell.
Question 80
1 / 1 pts
Lifespan is the maximum age to which members of a species can live, and
longevity is the duration of an individual's life. True
Question 81
1 / 1 pts
It is better for older adults to walk alone so that they can control the pace.
False
Question 82
1 / 1 pts
There is no cure for osteoporosis, but medications and a balanced diet,
dietary supplements as necessary, and regular weight-bearing exercise can
slow bone loss.
True
Question 83
1 / 1 pts
Sarcopenia is age-related progressive loss of muscle mass, muscle strength,
and function.
True
Question 84
1 / 1 pts
Slowed peristalsis can lead to constipation, gas, and bloating.
True
Question 85
1 / 1 pts
Foods which are rich in calcium, vitamins D and K, and protein may slow the
development of osteoporosis.
True
Question 86
1 / 1 pts
To normalize blood pressure levels, older adults need to be
eating a balanced diet, limiting alcohol intake, and maintaining a healthy
weight.
Question 87
1 / 1 pts
Who among the following have the lowest bone density? Mary who is 76
years old
Question 88
1 / 1 pts
Alicia's mother and grandmother have both been diagnosed with
osteoporosis, so Alicia needs to eat more sodium-rich foods, begin a
swimming program.
False
Question 89
1 / 1 pts
Older adults should ensure that they get an adequate intake of high-quality
lean protein, complex carbohydrates, and unsaturated fat; and that they
consume enough fluid, vitamins D and B12, iron, calcium, zinc; and they also
need to decrease ________ intake.
Sodium
Question 90
1 / 1 pts
Who among the following has the lowest muscle mass? Mary who is
76 years old
Question 91
1 / 1 pts
With aging, the senses of vision, hearing, taste, and smell diminish
Question 92
1 / 1 pts
Nearly half of Americans age 65 and older report having been diagnosed with
arthritis
Question 93
1 / 1 pts
Physiological effects of aging include reduced muscle mass, increased body
fat; a decrease in immune function; declining sensory abilities; and________
digestion.
slower
Question 94
1 / 1 pts
The number one physical activity among older Americans is walking
Question 95
1 / 1 pts
Among older adults, stomach emptying may slow, and this may reduce
hunger and thus food and nutrient intake. True
Question 96
1 / 1 pts
Vision, hearing, taste, and smell are diminished with age, and these losses
may in turn reduce appetite, food intake, and eating enjoyment.
True
Question 97
1 / 1 pts
Among older adults, social isolation, solitary eating, and depression are
linked to
Hearing loss
Question 98
1 / 1 pts
The 85-and-older population is
Growing rapidly
Question 99
1 / 1 pts
Disabilities such as trouble with mobility, vision, or hearing are
interfering with the ability of older adults to shop for food and prepare meals
Question 100
1 / 1 pts
The plant-based diet that helps reduce hypertension is the
DASH Diet
