Reference no: EM131239263

Question 1
Many older adults lose interest in food due to decreased size and number of taste buds.
True
False

Question 2
This toxicity can lead to impaired thinking, reasoning and perception among school-aged children.
lead
iron
magnesium
chloride

Question 3
For almost all infants, 6 months and younger, which of the following is the best source of nutrition?
breast milk
baby food
cow's milk
formula

Question 4
During which stage in the lifecycle are macronutrient and micronutrient needs the highest per kilogram of body weight?
toddler years
pregnancy
infancy
older adolescence

Question 5
In the United States, ________ socioeconomic status is associated with ________ body weight.
high, increased
low, decreased
low, increased

Question 6
Woman who breastfeed should avoid foods that are common food allergens in order to prevent food allergies in their children.
True
False

Question 7
Which of the following diets is based on the glycemic index?
Sonoma Diet
Beck Diet Solution
South Beach Diet
Paleo Diet

Question 8
Which eating disorder is most common?
binge-eating disorder
bulimia
anorexia nervosa

Question 9
Determining "ideal" body weight depends on (select all that apply):
frame size
gender
height
society
muscle mass
bone density
hair color
age

Question 10
Which of the following items should be avoided or limited during pregnancy?
hot dogs
soft cheeses
alcohol
fish
caffeine
deli or luncheon meat
raw fruits and vegetables
smoking

Question 11
Parents who are overweight or obese who adopt healthy food and physical activity habits still will have overweight or obese children.
True
False

Question 12
To eat healthy it is important to choose foods that are ______________.
high calorie with low fat
low calorie with low micronutrients
nutrient dense
energy dense

Question 13
Due to overweight and obesity cardiovascular disease risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes are now seen in children and adolescents.
True
False

Question 14
Body fat distribution is not as important as total body fat mass.
True
False

Question 15
Basal metabolic rate depends on:
body size
age
body composition
hormones
gender
nutritional status
body temperature
genetics

Question 16
At what age should babies begin solid food?
4 months
6 months
5 months
7 months

Question 17
Research has shown that individuals who store fat in their upper body and abdomen are at a greater risk for health problems compared to those who store it in their hips and thighs.
True
False

Question 18
People with pear-shaped bodies have greater risk for chronic disease than those with apple-shaped bodies.
True
False

Question 19
This fluid is produced by women's breasts immediately after birth and provides the baby with protective antibodies that pass from the mother to the infant.
promilk
transitional milk
colostrum
mature milk

Question 20
Optimal body fat percentages are _______ for females and ______ for males.
between 20-30%, between 12-20%
between 5-15%, between 2-12%
between 10-25%, between 5-20%
between 30-40%, between 10-25%

Question 21
Key vitamins needed during puberty include:
iron
vitamins D, K and B12, iron and calcium
vitamins D, K, and B12
calcium

Question 22
A toddler's servings sizes should be _________ of an adult's.
3/4
1/4
1/2
1/8

Question 23
Low carbohydrate diets are safe during pregnancy.
True
False

Question 24
Children who are obese should
be placed on a strict diet
start a strenuous exercise program
have rapid weight loss
allow height to catch up to weight

Question 25
Overweight does not necessarily mean overfat.
True
False