Nutrition 11.1-16.2

A 5 year old needs approximately ___ grams of fiber per day.

10

Eggs can be safely introduced to most infants by ___ months.

10

If you consume 2,000 calories, the thermic effect of food would account for ______ calories.

100-200

For optimal nutrition, health professionals recommend that infants be breastfed for at least ___ months.

12

For optimal nutrition, infants should be breastfed for ________ months.

12

The maximum observed human life span is approximately ___ years.

120

Children ages 1 and older should consume at least ____ grams of carbohydrates every day.

130

A woman who exclusively breastfeeds can burn as much as ______ calories a day.

800

All of the following hormones suppress appetite except:

Ghrelin

This hormone stimulates appetite.

Ghrelin

The national survey that measures trends in obesity is called:

National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Mark has a body mass index (BMI) of 24. Based on this, he can be classified as ___.

Normal weight or healthy

___ refers to a persistent ingestion of unsuitable substances that have little or no nutritional value

Pica

The organ that transfers oxygen and nutrients from the mother's blood to the fetus and removes fetal wastes is the ___.

Placenta

The characteristics of an average patient with bulimia are:

Unmarried, white female in her 20s

Your best friend has recently lost 25 pounds. To maintain that weight loss, you would advise her to do all of the following except:

Weigh herself every day to monitor weight

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate should be used when planning meals for children 4 years and older.

false

The aging body typically gains lean tissue and loses adipose or fat tissue

false

The elderly currently make up approximately 23% of the American population.

false

The infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births in the first month of life

false

The longer an anorexia nervosa sufferer goes without treatment, the better their chances for complete recovery.

false

The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for infants 6-12 months of age is based on breast milk.

false

The third trimester is the most critical phase of pregnancy.

false

The vast majority of men with eating disorders are gay.

false

Thermogenesis contributes significantly to overall calorie output.

false

Toddlers and preschoolers grow at the same rate as infants

false

Up to two alcoholic drinks a day is safe during pregnancy

false

Vitamin D needs vary greatly by gender

false

Weight loss results in a loss of the number of fat cells

false

When energy intake is greater than energy output, the result is negative energy balance.

false

You can tell someone has an eating disorder by looking at them

false

Miscarriages are most likely to occur during the __ trimester.

first

The vitamin that is needed to prevent neural tube defects is ___.

folic acid

The phase of childhood where a child eats only one food for an extended period of time is called:

food jag

The most significant contributors to obesity include all of the following except:

food policies

The sports that are likely to have a higher prevalence of men with eating disorders include all of the following except:

football

Factors affecting how long a woman decides to breastfeed include all of the following except:

gender of the baby

Energy intake and the desire to eat are influenced by all of the following except:

genetics

Adults at risk of low protein intake include all of the following except:

gluten intolerant

A woman with a body fat percentage of 21% can be classified as:

good

Compared to children, adolescents' need for calcium is _________.

greater

Sensory changes that decrease with aging include all of the following except:

gut function

Losing weight and keeping it off requires

hard work, commitment, discipline

Anthropometric measures used for school-age children include all of the following except:

head circumference

The federal preschool program that promotes school readiness is called:

head start

fThe pre-event meal should include all of the following except:

high in fiber

Anthropometric measurements used to measure growth in young children include all of the following except:

hip measurement

Once body fat reaches three to five times the normal amount, fat tissue is likely to have both bigger fat cells and more of them, a condition called ___ obesity.

hyperplasia

Compared to younger adulthood, vitamin D needs ___ during older adulthood.

increase

The "physiological" anemia usually seen during pregnancy results from:

increase in blood volume

One of the potential side effects of long-term aspirin use is ___.

increased blood loss from the gastrointestinal tract

Gastrointestinal changes associated with aging include all of the following except:

increased production of digestive enzymes

Young adulthood

individuals aged 19 to 50 years

Middle adulthood

individuals aged 51 to 70 years

Young old

individuals aged 65 to 74 years

Middle old

individuals aged 75 to 84 years

Oldest old

individuals aged 85 years and older

Baby Boomers

individuals born between 1946-1964

Older adulthood

individuals over age 70

Small for gestational age

infant born after 37 weeks weighing less than 2500 grams

Two micronutrients of concern for young children are:

iron and zinc

Creatine phosphate (CP) is instantly activated to meet the demands for all of the following activities except ___.

jogging

Which of the following is a vigorous-intensity activity?

jogging 5 miles per hour

Cardiovascular endurance activities include:

jogging, cycling, aerobic dancing

The simplest and fastest chemical pathways to produce ATP from glucose is:

lactic acid

The major carbohydrate in milk is _____.

lactose

A decrease in basal metabolic rate is caused by

loss of lean muscle mass and increase in body fat

Which of the following is not a transition associated with the aging process?

loss of sexual desire

Common health issues in men include all of the following except:

low protein intake

Aerobic activity

low- to moderate-intensity activity that uses oxygen to burn carbohydrates and fats for energy

High protein/low carbohydrate diets often do all of the except:

lower high density lipoproteins

Regular physical activity provides the following health benefits for individuals with disabilities except ___.

lower risk of lung cancer

The antioxidant that may lower risk for prostate cancer is ___.

lycopene

All of the following are more likely to affect low birth weight except:

maternal age between 20-35

anthropometric

measurements of the size and proportions of the body

Individuals with night eating syndrome have low levels of this hormone.

melatonin

Lactose

milk sugar; it is composed of one molecule of glucose and one molecule of galactose

Mature milk

milk that comes in around day 10 and adjusts to the baby's needs for the duration of breastfeeding

Basal metabolism (BM)

minimal amount of calories it takes to keep alive the resting, awake body

The most severe adverse pregnancy outcomes include:

miscarriages, stillbirth, maternal death

An individual who is performing an activity at approximately 4 METS is performing a ___ intensity activity.

moderate

High activity

more than the equivalent of 300 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week

Sedentary

no activity beyond the baseline activities of daily living

A bulimia nervosa sufferer generally maintains a weight similar to someone who is:

normal weight

An infant whose body mass index is between the 5th and 85th percentile is considered to be ___.

normal weight

Kyra is a 22-year-old female who has a waist measurement of 36 inches. Based on this, she can be classified as ___.

obese

Hyperplastic (hyperplasia) obesity

obesity from an increase in both size and number of fat cells

Hypercellular obesity

obesity that develops from an above-average number of fat cells

Hypertrophic obesity

obesity that develops from an increase in the size of fat cells

Casein

one of a group of proteins in milk; also called curd, casein is the protein from which cheese is made

Diseases of overconsumption include all of the following except:

osteoporosis

The disease characterized by loss of bone mass and bone density is called ___.

osteoporosis

A man with a body fat percentage of 21% can be classified as:

overweight

The fruit shape that is more common in women than in men is ___.

pear

Common health issues in women include all of the following except:

poor safety practices

Diuretics increase the loss of ___.

potassium

Foods that may be difficult for young children to digest include all of the following except:

potatoes

Ways to limit sodium intake in young children include all of the following except:

rinsing frozen vegetables before heating

Loss of lean body mass and muscle strength can result in a condition called ___.

sarcopenia

One way to get a young child to try a new food is to:

serve it with something the child likes

You are counseling Greg who needs to lose 30 pounds. Which of the following would you advise him to not do before he starts a new plan

set a goal of losing five pounds a week

Factors that increase BMR include all of the following except:

sitting

After how many months can pharmacotherapy be considered if diet, exercise, and behavior therapy has not led to meeting weight loss goals?

six

Factors that influence childhood obesity include:

sleep patterns, TV habits, eating habits

In preparing for a healthy pregnancy, a woman should do all of the following except

stop exercising

Team Nutrition

the USDA program that aims to alleviate childhood obesity and promote physical activity through a) nutrition education for children and caregivers; b) school and community support for physical activity and healthy eating; and c) training and technical assistance for food service staff

flexibility

the ability of a joint to go through a range of motion

muscular endurance

the ability of a muscle to withstand repeated muscular force against resistance that is less than maximal

Thermogenesis

the ability of humans to generate body heat by involuntary activities, such as shivering

cardiovascular endurance

the ability of the heart, lung, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen for muscular work

Physical fitness

the ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and without undue fatigue

Lobules

the aggregation on milk-producing cells

Life expectancy

the average number of years one can expect to live given one's date of birth, gender, and race/ethnicity

Exclusive breastfeeding

the baby receives breast milk only; no other food or liquid is given except for liquid medications or vitamins

Pica

the craving and consumption of non-nutritive substances, such as dirt, clay, cornstarch, chalk, etc.

Embryo

the developing offspring in utero from about the beginning of the third week to the end of the eighth week after conception

Fetus

the developing offspring in utero from about the end of the eighth week after conception until delivery

Menarche

the first menstrual period

Colostrum

the first milk produced by the breast within the first few days of birth

Oxytocin

the hormone responsible for the letdown reflex

Progestin

the hormone responsible for the production of breast milk

Thermic effect of food

the increase in metabolism that occurs during the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of energy-yielding nutrients; this represents 5-10% of calories consumed

Osteoporosis

the loss of bone density

muscular strength

the maximal force exerted by a muscle or muscle group in a single contraction

Life span

the maximum age observed in humans, usually defined as 120 years

Transitional milk

the milk secreted about 4-10 days postpartum

Infant mortality rate

the number of infant deaths per 1000 live births in the first 12 months of life

Neonatal mortality rate

the number of infant deaths per 1000 live births in the first 28 days of life

Placenta

the organ that forms in the uterus in pregnant women to transfer oxygen and nutrients from the mother's blood to the fetus and to remove fetal waste; the placenta also releases hormones that maintain the state of pregnancy

Elderly

the period in the lifecycle that begins at age 65

Adolescence

the period in the lifecycle that spans childhood and adulthood

Growth spurt

the period in the lifecycle where peak velocity in height is achieved

Puberty

the period of life during which the secondary sex characteristics develop and the ability to reproduce is attained

posture

the position in which the body is upright against gravity while standing, sitting, or lying down

Lactation

the production of breast milk

body composition

the proportion of lean body weight to fat tissues

Pubescence

the state of being in or reaching puberty; it includes the adolescent growth spurt

Trimester

the three 13-14 week periods into which the normal pregnancy is divided somewhat arbitrarily for purposes of discussion and analysis; a normal pregnancy is about 40 weeks long

whey

the watery part of curdled milk; it is also known as milk serum

Basal metabolic rate (BMR)

the way in which BM is expressed; it amounts to roughly 1 kcal per kg per hour for men and 0.9 kcal per kg per hour for women

Adolescence can be divided into how many distinct phases?

three

Wean

to gradually allow an infant, who is dependent on breast milk or bottled formula for nutrition, to become accustomed to eating table food

A 21-year-old individual can still be considered an adolescent.

true

A 51-year-old woman has the same calcium needs as a 71-year-old man.

true

Adolescence is the only time following infancy when the rate of growth actually increases.

true

Adolescents are more susceptible to cavities than school-age children.

true

Adolescents at risk for protein deficiency include strict vegetarians and those trying to lose weight by restricting their food intake through extreme measures.

true

Aging is associated with a decrease in stomach production of vitamin B-12 and intrinsic factor.

true

Although the bulk of an adolescent's lateral growth occurs after the linear growth spurt, a significant portion of the two growth stages overlap

true

Anemia in young children is often due to drinking too much milk and not eating enough foods high in iron.

true

Approximately 1 in 3 children ages 2 to 19 years are overweight or obese.

true

Balance training can help prevent falls, fractures, and other injuries.

true

Being underweight is associated with malnutrition and higher death rates in those over age 85.

true

Binge eaters exhibit many of the same characteristics as bulimia nervosa patients.

true

Bones are living tissues

true

Breastfeeding reduces a woman's risk of developing breast cancer.

true

Calcium and vitamin D tend to be low in the diets of all adults.

true

Calcium requirements during pregnancy are similar to those in the nonpregnant state.

true

Children spend more time watching television than any other single activity.

true

Compared to younger children, school-age children often skip breakfast.

true

Constipation is usually due to a diet low in fiber and not drinking enough fluids

true

Eating disorders may lead to infertility in women

true

Elders who are bed-ridden or wheelchair bound require fewer calories than a mobile person.

true

Energy needs vary with physical activity.

true

External factors such as diet and exercise affect weight gain more than linear growth

true

Fluid recommendations for healthy older adults are the same as for healthy younger adults.

true

For girls, peak growth occurs about one year before menarche.

true

From the beginning of adulthood until age 30 or so, body systems are at their peak efficiency rate

true

Girls who develop anorexia nervosa usually do so around puberty.

true

High caffeine consumption has been linked to an increased risk of miscarriage.

true

Individuals age at different rates.

true

Infants who are breastfed usually do not need additional water.

true

Iron needs increase during the growth spurt.

true

Menopause increases the likelihood of weight gain

true

Most Americans exceed the recommended levels of protein

true

Most eating disorders occur between 13 and 17 years old.

true

Obese individuals often face discrimination and stigma.

true

Obesity is now considered by some to be the number one public health problem in the country.

true

One of the best sources of iron in a young child's diet is iron-fortified whole grain cereals

true

Oxyntomodulin reduces ghrelin concentration.

true

Periodontal disease is the main cause of tooth loss in adults.

true

Physical activity is the biggest variable in energy use among people.

true

Poorly fitted dentures can cause difficulty chewing certain foods.

true

Protein needs depend on the adolescent's rate of growth.

true

Quality of life can be improved with regular physical activity.

true

Regular physical activity in healthy pregnant women may decrease the risk of gestational diabetes.

true

Regular physical activity may positively impact reading and math scores in children.

true

Soy-based infant formula is lactose-free.

true

Studies show that alcohol and other toxins ingested in the weeks before conception may damage sperms' genetic material.

true

Subcutaneous fat is proportional to the amount of body fat.

true

Teen girls usually have little or no linear growth two years after menstruation starts.

true

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no TV before age 2

true

The DSM-5 serves as the universal authority for psychiatric diagnoses.

true

The RDA for calcium for both males and females between ages 9 and 18 are the same

true

The fastest growing age segment in the U.S. is ___.

true

The first few pounds lost is usually water weight

true

The greatest energy requirement per unit of body weight occurs during infancy.

true

The meal eaten at school may be the only nutritious meal for many low-income children.

true

The position of the World Health Organization is that infants in poor countries whose mothers have HIV/AIDS may still be breastfed since the benefits of breastfeeding may outweigh the devastation of starvation and other diseases.

true

The primary goal in using fuel of any type is to make ATP.

true

The recommendations for fat intake are the same as those for adults.

true

The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for infants up to six months of age is based on breast milk.

true

The vast majority of practitioners do not screen pregnant women they believe are at low risk for gestational diabetes.

true

Too much vitamin A during pregnancy may cause birth defects

true

Vegetarian diets are bulky and high in fiber so the child may not consume enough calories.

true

When growth is rapid, males require more iron than menstruating females because of increase in blood volume and body mass.

true

White females have the highest prevalence of anorexia nervosa.

true

Women who breastfeed exclusively return to their pre-pregnancy weight faster than women who bottle feed.

true

Women who work or attend school can continue to give their babies the benefits of breast milk by pumping and storing it.

true

Zinc absorption declines as stomach acid production diminishes with age

true

Based on body weight, an infant's energy needs are about ___ times higher than that of an adult.

two

By 4 months of age, most infants should weigh ___ times their birth weight and by 12 months, they usually weigh ___ times their birth weight.

two, three

Physical inactivity is a risk factor for:

type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease

school-age child

usually refers to children ages 6-12

Consuming fortified foods as well as supplements may lead to excessive intakes for which nutrients?

vitamin A and zinc

Breastfed infants of vegan mothers may need a ___ supplement.

vitamin B-12

A key component in rickets is a ___ deficiency

vitamin D

Compared to formula, breast milk is lower in ___.

vitamin D and Iron

Fortified, ready-to-eat cereals with milk are helpful in filling gaps in the child's diet, especially for which nutrients?

vitamin E, folate, and vitamin D

A shot of this vitamin is given at birth to help newborns with blood clotting

vitamin K

A young child provided with ___ in a bottle at bedtime is less prone to nursing bottle mouth syndrome.

water

Food and food components overconsumed in the adult diet include all of the following except:

water

Pregnancy-induced hypertension occurs because of ___.

weight gain, water retention

Drug-nutrient interaction

when a drug affects the use of a nutrient in the body

Food-drug interaction

when a food, or one of its components, interferes with the way a drug is used in the body

The milk protein that is also known as "milk serum" is _______.

whey

Which group has the longest life expectancy?

white females

A person who eats large amounts of food very quickly, even when not hungry, and feels guilty and shameful afterwards may be suffering from:

binge eating disorder

Very low birth weight

birth weight less than 1500 grams

Low Birth weight

birth weight less than 2500 grams

Cessation of menses in girls with anorexia nervosa is most likely due to:

body fat too low

Physical activity

body movement produced by muscle contraction that increases energy expenditure

Lean body mass

body weight minus body fat; it includes bone, blood and other body fluids, and organs such as the brain, muscles and liver

Anaerobic activity

brief, strength-based activities that rely on blood glucose for energy

Health complications, such as tooth decay and tears in the esophagus, are typical of which eating disorder/disturbance?

bulimia nervosa

The three distinct eating disorders in the DSM-5 are:

bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa

Freshly expressed (pumped) breast milk can be safe at room temperature for about _______ hours.

7

Adolescence contributes to what percentage of the adult body height?

15

Medium activity

150 to 300 minutes, or 5 hours, of moderate-intensity activity a week, or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity a week

For substantial health benefits, adults should get ___ minutes of moderate-intensity or ___ minutes of vigorous-intensity activity per week.

150,75

Young children should be completely weaned from a bottle by ___ months.

18

A 40 year old has a maximum-age predicted heart rate of approximately ___.

180

Joe is a 36-year-old male whose height is 6 feet 1 inch. Based on the quick and dirty method, Joe's ideal body weight is approximately ___ pounds.

184

Individuals who are Baby Boomers were born between ___.

1946-1964

Basal metabolic rate decreases by what percentage every 10 years from age 30.

2

LBW babies weight less than___ grams at birth

2,500

ATP reserves are used up within ___.

2-4 seconds

A 16-year-old individual needs about ______ grams of fiber/day.

21-26

Pregnant women should be screened for gestational diabetes at about ___ weeks.

26

Weight gain during pregnancy for a normal weight woman should be about ___

28 pounds

Stature, stamina, strength, endurance, efficiency, and health are probably at their lifetime highs at which of the following ages?

29

As a rule of thumb, a 3 year old should be given ___ tablespoons of each food item at a meal.

3

It takes a deficit of approximately _____calories to lose one pound a week.

3,500

Protein needs increase by about ___ grams during pregnancy.

30

About ___ of American adults are obese.

33

Based on nutrient needs, the Food and Nutrition Board separates adulthood into ___ distinct phases

4

Young children should be limited to ___ ounces of juice daily.

4

Adolescence contributes to what percentage of the adult skeletal mass?

45

Young children have the manual dexterity to use a knife and fork by what age?

5

Adolescence contributes to what percentage of the adult body weight?

50

A reduction of _____ calories a day can result in a one-pound weight loss per week.

500

Based on the needs for various nutrients, the Food and Nutrition Board divided the older years into two stages:

51-70 years of age and 70 years of age and older

Children and adolescents should get ___ minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic activity daily.

60

The child who should be given a multivitamin and mineral supplement is:

A 3 year old who has been sick for a few weeks and has no appetite

Factors that decrease BMR include all of the following except:

All of these decrease BMR

Metabolic syndrome is often accompanied by all of the following conditions except:

Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

Which individual is likely to be obese?

Hispanic female who has a low income and is a high school dropout

National survey data show that children's diets are:

Low in vegetables, low in fiber, high in sodium

The immune system function is affected by

Inadequate protein intake and inadequate antioxidant intake

Metabolic syndrome is characterized by all of the following except:

Increased levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL)

Predictors of adverse pregnancy outcomes include all of the following except:

Pregnancy at age 20

Name the program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that provides training and technical assistance to food service staff.

Team Nutrition

Which of the following is not true of ketones?

They speed up muscle loss

Beikost

a German word for foods, other than milk or formula, given to infants

growth chart

a chart displaying the series of percentile curves that shows the distribution of selected body measurements (e.g., weight, length, and weight for length) in children based on age and gender

Baby bottle tooth decay

a dental condition that occurs because of prolonged exposure of the teeth to milk, juice, or sugar-sweetened beverages

Galactosemia

a genetic condition that affects how the body processes the simple sugar galactose

Phenylketonuria

a genetic disorder that affects how the body processes the amino acid phenylalanine

Metabolic syndrome

a group of risk factors that raises the risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes; it is characterized by obesity, insulin resistance, a large waistline, and abnormal lipid levels

Built environment

a human-made environment that has features such as sidewalks, bicycle trails, streetlights, traffic, safety from crime, parks, restaurants, grocery stores, and other amenities that may promote or discourage physical activity

Eating disorder and disturbance

a mental disorder that manifests itself in an irrational avoidance of, or craving for, food

Head circumference chart

a series of percentile curves that show the distribution of head circumference in children based on age and gender

Regular physical activity in healthy pregnant women may increase the risk of preterm delivery.

false

The calorie needs during the first trimester of pregnancy are ___ compared to before pregnancy.

about the same

Low activity

activity beyond baseline but fewer than 150 minutes, or 2 hours and 30 minutes, of moderate-intensity physical activity a week or the equivalent amount, 75 minutes, or 1 hour and 15 minutes, of vigorous-intensity activity

vigorous-intensity activity

activity that requires a large amount of effort and a substantial increase in heart rate; greater than 6 METS

Metabolic equivalents (METS)

activity that requires a moderate amount of effort and noticeably accelerates the heart rate; approximately 3-6 METS

The longest period of the life cycle is ___.

adulthood

Food and food components underconsumed in the adult diet include all of the following except:

alcohol

Compared to school-aged children, adolescents:

all of the above

Creative ways to increase fruits and vegetables in a young child's diet are to

all of the above

Historically, obesity was a measure and symbol of:

all of the above

Poorly planned vegetarian diets can pose several risk for young children including deficiencies in:

all of the above

Routine counseling for school-age children should address:

all of the above

Ways to prevent cavities in young children include:

all of the above

When adulthood begins and ends is determined:

all of the above

Zinc deficiency may cause:

all of the above

Health screenings should be done on children to detect all of the following except:

all of the above are done in health screenings

Which of the following is not a part of a comprehensive physical fitness program?

all of the above are included

Factors affecting a woman's decision to breastfeed include all of the following except:

all of the above are influential

Which of these assessments is NOT likely to be done to monitor the infant's growth?

all of the above are likely to be monitored

Which of the following is not a part of the eating continuum?

all of the above are on the continuum

The Elderly Nutrition Program provides meals in all of the following settings except:

all of the above are settings used by Elderly Nutrition Program

Proper posture ___.

all of the above are true

Resting metabolism

amount of calories the body uses when the person has not eaten in 4 hours and is resting and awake; it is about 6% higher than BM and is often referred to as resting metabolic rate, or RMR

Obesogenic environment

an environment that promotes overeating, eating unhealthy foods, and physical inactivity

Food allergy

an immune system response that creates antibodies to fight a food substance that the body perceives as harmful

Adulthood

an inconsistent and contradictory term that refers to the longest period of the life cycle; with regards to nutritional needs, adulthood begins at age 19

Food intolerance

an individual's inability to digest a food substance, such as lactose; it does not involve the immune response

Health complications, such as amenorrhea, growth of lanugo hair, and low blood pressure, are typical of which eating disorder/disturbance?

anorexia nervosa

Excercise

any planned, structured physical activity

One of the best ways to boost basal metabolic rate is by decreasing physical activity.

false

Oxytocin stimulates the synthesis of breast milk.

false

The adolescent diet typically is too high in all of the following except:

calcium

The first solid food that is usually introduced in the infant's diet is ___

cereal

Overweight and obese children are at risk of developing all of the following except:

cirrhosis of the liver

rickets

condition caused by inadequate vitamin D intake

Foods that easily cause choking in young children include all of the following except:

cooked carrots

Pregnant vegetarians cannot meet their protein needs from their regular diet

false

A mother's protein needs during breastfeeding __________.

decrease

The ideal weight loss program combines:

decreased calorie intake, increased physical activity, and behavior modification

The advantages of breastfeeding include all of the following except:

decreased risk for childhood cancers

Diseases of underconsumption include all of the following except:

dental caries

Which of the following bodily functions is NOT a part of BMR?

digestion

Pregnant women can easily meet their iron requirements from their diet.

false

Preoccupation with one's weight is an indicator of high self-esteem.

false

Snacks should not be given to young children.

false

Characteristics of healthy eating include all of the following except:

eating normal amounts but feeling guilty and shameful

Some of the most common food allergens are:

eggs, peanuts, shrimp, soy

balance exercise

exercises that, when practiced regularly, can increase balance and help prevent falls

A 50-year-old woman has the same calcium needs as an 17-year-old woman.

false

Balance skills improve with age.

false

Breast milk is naturally high in fluoride.

false

Breast size is correlated to milk production.

false

Breastfeeding is a proven birth control method

false

Breastfeeding is dangerous to the health of a teenage mother.

false

Caffeine decreases hot flashes in menopausal women.

false

Carbonated beverages increase the absorption of some medications in the small intestine.

false

Cereal mixed with infant formula is needed when babies are two months old to help them gain weight.

false

Children and adolescents do not need to do muscle-strengthening activities.

false

Children up to age 6 are eligible to participate in the WIC program.

false

Commercial baby food is superior to homemade baby food.

false

Compared to younger children, school-age children consume fewer foods away from home

false

Concentrated liquid formula is the least expensive type of formula.

false

Cow's milk is an acceptable substitute source of nutrition for a newborn human infant.

false

Exercising is good for you, so you can't exercise too much.

false

Girls enter puberty later than boys.

false

Health professionals recommend skim milk for children who are 1 year of age

false

High intakes of carotenoids increase the risk of developing cataracts.

false

In adulthood, nutrients are used primarily for growth and development.

false

Infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births during the first month of life.

false

Infants with galactosemia can successfully breastfeed

false

Kevin is a 44-year-old male whose waist-to-hip ratio is 0.9. Based on this, he can be considered obese.

false

Meals served by the Elderly Nutrition Program must provide at least 25% of the RDA established by the Food and Nutrition Board.

false

Men do not influence their wives' decision to breastfeed.

false

Most adolescents meet dietary recommendations for fruits, vegetables, and calcium-rich foods.

false

Most nutritionists agree that it is ok to give skim milk to infants after six months.

false

Muscle cells can directly use the energy released from breaking down glucose or triglycerides.

false

Muscular strength is built by several repetitions with repeated contractions.

false

Nonpregnant and nonlactating girls of 12-18 years of age need between 3,000 and 3,500 calories/day.

false

Which of the following activities are the most acceptable for a healthy pregnant woman in her second trimester?

yoga, walking, stationary biking

Sadie is 67-years-old and thus is in the ___ age cohort.

young old