Chapter 12

Television affects the nutritional status of children by A: exposing them to new snack foods. B: providing an environment that encourages snacking. C: reducing the time spent engaged in physical activity. D: All of the choices are correct.

ALL OF THESE

Which of the following could contribute to low calcium status in children and teens? A: spending too little time outdoors B: replacing milk with soda C: being lactose intolerant D: eating a vegan diet

ALL OF THESE

Which of the following statements about vitamin B12 is true? A: It is recommended that older adults meet vitamin B12 needs with whole foods. B: Absorption from food is reduced in individuals with atrophic gastritis. C: Vegan diets can easily supply enough vitamin B12 to meet needs. D: Older adults are not at risk for vitamin B12 deficiency.

Absorption from food is reduced in individuals with atrophic gastritis.

Which of the following statements about alcohol is true? A: Alcohol is absorbed faster on a full stomach than on an empty stomach. B: Alcohol consumption can reduce the risk of cancer. C: Moderate alcohol consumption lowers HDL cholesterol D: Alcohol consumption can contribute to malnutrition.

Alcohol consumption can contribute to malnutrition.

The DETERMINE checklist is used to

Assess the risk of malnutrition in older adults.

For which of the following is the recommended intake lower in older adults than in younger adults?

Calories

____________ is a type of alcoholic liver disease that results in irreversible scarring.

Cirrhosis

Which of the following statements about energy requirements is true? A: Total energy needs are higher in childhood than in any other time of life. B: Energy needs are the same for adolescent boys and girls. C: Energy needs per kilogram of body weight increase as children grow. D: Energy needs are lower in older adults than in younger adults.

Energy needs are lower in older adults than in younger adults.

______________ are likely to be deficient in an adolescent's diet.

Iron and calcium

Which of the following is not recommended for treating childhood obesity?

Skipping breakfast

Which of the following statements about iron is false?

The RDA for iron is higher in a 60-year-old woman than in a 20-year-old woman.

Life expectancy refers to

the average age to which people in a population live.