CHAPTER 12

1. Hyperplasia and hypertrophy are two types of: a. growth. b. development. c. metabolism. d. hormone.

A

3. During the period between infancy and adulthood, protein requirements per unit of body weight: a. gradually decrease. b. gradually increase. c. vary depending on growth rate. d. stay fairly constant.

A

10. During adolescence, a nutrient that girls need in greater amounts than boys is: a. protein. b. iron. c. calcium. d. vitamin B12

B

6. It is appropriate to add solid foods to an infant's diet when he or she reaches age: a. 2 to 3 months. b. 4 to 6 months. c. 6 to 7 months. d. 12 months.

B

2. Growth is accelerated during: a. infancy and early childhood. b. infancy and late childhood. c. infancy and adolescence. d. childhood and adolescence.

C

4. A full-term infant is likely to triple its birth weight by age: a. 6 months. b. 9 months. c. 1 year. d. 2 years.

C

5. Mothers should not feed infants cow's milk because it: a. contains too little protein. b. is too high in calories. c. has a high renal solute load. d. is likely to lead to overweight in adulthood.

C

9. One reason that adolescents often have inadequate intakes of important nutrients is: a. they have poor appetites. b. changes in taste acuity make fruits and vegetables unpalatable. c. their snacking patterns reflect personal and peer-group choices. d. they need supplements to meet their high nutrient requirements.

C

7. Parents can expect their toddler to: a. have a voracious appetite. b. prefer foods that are mixed together. c. be curious about trying new foods. d. have periods of disinterest in food.

D

8. Increases in overweight in children have been linked to: a. more children participating in the School Lunch Program. b. greater intake of high-protein foods. c. participation in athletics programs. d. larger portion sizes of snack foods.

D