NEP 1034 Learning Curves (Chapter 17-21)
How much weight should a woman have gained during week nine of her pregnancy?
0 pounds
What volume of 108-poof liquor would be equal to a standard-sized drink?
1.1 ounces
Among girls, at which age range would they be expected to grow the most?
10 to 11 years
Which range is considered appropriate for gestational age?
10th - 90th percentile
What recommended beverage serving provides 0.6 fluid ounces of alcohol?
12 ounces of beer
Among boys, at which age range would they be expected to grow the most?
12 to 13 years
A pregnant woman does not need to consume additional calories until after the ____________ week of pregnancy?
13th
Rates of iron deficiency are likely highest in females:
18 to 23 years of age
At which age do energy requirements no longer increase?
18 years
The RDA for calcium increases by _________ in the elderly.
20%
The prevalence of eating disorders among college students may be as high as:
20% in women and 10% in men.
A 154-pound, 5'5" woman should gain a maximum of __________ pounds over the course of her pregnancy
25
One cup of milk supplies adolescents with approximately what percent of their RDA for calcium?
25%
A women with a healthy BMI should gain no more than __________ pounds during her pregnancy.
35
A pregnant woman may eat as much as ______ ounces of albacore tuna per week
6
What percentage of college students aged 18 to 22 years report consuming alcohol in the last 30 days
60%
Alcohol provides ______ kcal per gram.
7
At which point in the pregnancy could poor nutrition cause significant birth defects in the fetus?
7 weeks
What percent of individuals over the age of 80 years old have a major loss of smell?
75%
At how many weeks after fertilization is a developing human first referred to as a fetus
8 weeks
Approximately what percentage of U.S children have a food allergy?
8%
Approximately what percent of ingested alcohol is absorbed in the small intestine?
80%
A child is considered to be at risk of being overweight when they exceed the _________ percentile for BMI-for-age
85th
Which of these elderly individuals would likely be at greatest risk of malnutrition? 1. An individual who lives in their own home and does their own yard work 2. A nursing home resident who is involved in many volunteer activities 3. A hospitalized patient 4. A nursing home resident who has few visitors
A nursing home resident who has few visitors
What product of alcohol metabolism is highly toxic to the brain and other cells throughout the body?
Acetaldehyde
Which form of alcohol is highly toxic and causes the ill effects of alcohol consumption?
Acetaldehyde
Why is it important for women to have adequate stores of folate during child-bearing years?
Adequate folate protects against neural tube defects which can form even before a woman knows she is pregnant
What component of healthy weight gain that occurs during pregnancy is about the same as the weight gain resulting from the baby's weight?
Adipose tissue
Which factor could affect the DRI values for an individual?
Age
Which statement BEST describes the absorption and metabolism of alcohol?
Alcohol is absorbed by the stomach and intestines and travels to the liver, where it is converted into acetaldehyde and in some cases acetate.
For a diagnosis of bulimia nervosa, episodes of binging must be followed by: 1. Fasting 2. Use of laxatives 3. Excessive exercise 4. All of these behaviors satisfy the diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa
All of these behaviors satisfy the diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa
Which of the following contributors to the aging process is NOT believed to follow a biological timetable? 1. An accumulation of DNA mutations that lead to cancer 2. An age-related decline in immune function 3. Disruptions in hormone function which lead to aging 4. The switching on and off of specific genes which leads to aging.
An accumulation of DNA mutations that lead to cancer
An individual who has developed an intense fear of becoming fat and restricts energy intake leading to a significantly low body weight could be diagnosed with which eating disorder?
Anorexia
Which disorder is caused by an autoimmune disorder?
Atrophic gastritis
When dining in a college dining hall, which behavioral strategy may help to develop healthy eating habits?
Avoid hanging out at the dining hall after eating
What CDC growth chart is most important to determine if a school-aged child is overweight or underweight?
BMI-for-age
Which of the following is NOT associated with decreased life expectancy in adults? 1. Low socioeconomic status 2. Being married 3. Being a member of certain racial minority groups 4. Lower levels of education
Being married
Consuming large amount of food without inappropriate compensatory behavior is a characteristic of ________________ eating disorder.
Binge
You and a friend are hanging out studying. He states that he is hungry and wants to eat. This is an example of which factor on eating behavior?
Biological factors
Which of the following is NOT true of young adulthood?
Boys and Girls gain approximately equal amounts of bone mass
Which lunch choice would follow the new school lunch standards?
Brown rice and beans with a side salad and low-fat milk
A person who has developed an eating pattern in which they consume large amounts of food in a short period and abuse substances such as laxatives and diet pills in order to prevent weight gain could be diagnosed with which eating disorder?
Bulimia
Disordered eating patterns that are characterized by binge eating followed by purging is called _______________.
Bulimia
Severe dehydration and abuse of diet pills and/or laxatives are some of the warning signs of which eating disorder?
Bulimia
Adolescents consume inadequate amounts of which nutrient?
Calcium
During pregnancy, there is an increase in the need for some nutrients, while the needs for others stay the same. Intake of which micronutrient would not need to increase during pregnancy?
Calcium
The RDA for what nutrient has increased for older adults?
Calcium
The requirement of what mineral does not increase appreciably during pregnancy?
Calcium
Which nutrient is most likely to be insufficient in the diet of a college student?
Calcium
The instructions for some drugs warn that a particular fruit should not be eaten while taking the drug. This is because eating the fruit while taking the drug:
Can dangerously increase the potency of the drug
The macro-nutrient that contributes the most calories in the diet of children is:
Carbohydrate
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Which statement is TRUE regarding the child role in feeding?
Children should decide how much they should consume
Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the proportion of those with an eating disorder who are men? 1. A large majority of individuals with all types of eating disorders are women 2. Close to half of those with binge eating disorder are men 3. Close to half of those with bulimia nervosa are men 4. Close to half of those with anorexia nervosa are men
Close to half of those with binge eating disorder are men
Which strategy may help college students make healthy food choices?
Consume foods from a variety of food groups
What is a potential health consequence of anorexia?
Death
Which of the following is a cause of aging that does NOT result from accumulation of errors and damage? 1. Epigenetic changes to DNA 2. Protein cross-linking 3. DNA mutations 4. Decline in immune function
Decline in immune function
What condition affects more than 60% of individuals between the ages of 65 and 80, and 75% of the older than 80?
Decreased sense of smell
Which of the following is the most common problem experienced by the elderly? 1. Decreased sense of taste 2. Vitamin B12 deficiency 3. Decreased sense of smell 4. Diverticulitis
Decreased sense of smell
Consider the following improvements in a population's health statistics. If each improvement results in an equal reduction in the number of deaths, which intervention will increase the population's life expectancy most significantly? 1. Decreases in the death rate of infants and children 2. Decreases in the death rate of young teenagers and young adults 3. Decreases in the death rate of 30 to 50 year old individuals 4. Decreases in the death rate of individuals over the age of 50
Decreases in the death rate of infants and children
Which of the following is NOT a warning sign for both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa? 1. Excessive and compulsive exercise 2. Dramatic weight loss 3. Self-esteem that is overly related to body image 4. Withdrawal from friends and activities
Dramatic weight loss
What is one suggested strategy for parents to help encourage their child's healthy eating behaviors?
Eat dinner together at the dinner table
You decided to stop at a fast-food restaurant for lunch since your schedule is very busy and you do not have much time for lunch. This would be an example of which factor that influences food choice?
Environmental
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the relationship between ethanol and yeast? 1. Ethanol is a source of energy that is used by yeast. 2. Ethanol is a byproduct of energy metabolism in yeast. 3. Yeast produces ethanol as a form of stored energy. 4. Yeast uses ethanol during fermentation.
Ethanol is a byproduct of energy metabolism in yeast
Studies show that children who eat the most ________ have diets with higher total intakes of total energy and saturated fat.
Fast Food
Compared with 4- to 18-year olds, children aged one to three years need more of which macro-nutrient?
Fat
For women, what is the correct serving for an alcoholic beverage that will provide 0.6 fluid ounces of alcohol?
Five ounces of wine
Which of the following is NOT a reason why food guides emphasize fluid intake for aging adults? 1. Fluid requirements are higher for elderly adults 2. Some common medications increase fluid loss 3. Older adults often experience reduced thirst 4. Decreased kidney function in some may increase fluid loss.
Fluid requirements are higher for elderly adults
Alana is trying to become pregnant. Which nutrient would you recommend Alana consume more in her diet?
Folate
The requirement for what vitamin increases most significantly during pregnancy?
Folate
The requirement of what vitamin increases most significantly during pregnancy?
Folate
Which of the following best describes patterns of food intake during elementary school years and early adolescence?
Food intake may be high one month and significantly lower the next month
Which statement BEST describes food intolerance?
Food intolerances produce gastrointestinal and respiratory symptoms within hours after consuming allergens
A 200-pound man would reach legally intoxication after having how many drinks?
Four drinks
Low skeletal muscle mass would be LEAST likely to increase the risk of death:
From diabetes
Large-for-gestational-age babies are usually born to mothers who developed which condition during pregnancy?
Gestational diabetes
Failure to gain the appropriate amount of weight during pregnancy may result in which of the following?
Giving birth to a baby that is small for gestational age
Which tool can be used to determine if children are consuming an adequate diet and growing as expected for their age?
Growth charts
Which is NOT a potential barrier to breastfeeding?
Having small breasts
New standards regulating school meals are part of what legislative act?
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
Which phrase best describes the typical diet of adolescents and young adults?
High in saturated fat, added sugar, and sodium
Which of the following drug-induced changes would NOT increase an individual's requirement for a nutrient? 1. Increased activity of an enzyme that degrades a vitamin 2. Impaired kidney function 3. Decreased incorporation of a vitamin into its coenzyme 4. Impaired growth of mucosal cells in the small intestine
Impaired kidney functions
Which of the following is NOT thought to be a benefit of adequate consumption of omega-3 fatty acids?
Improved immunity
Which of the following most significantly decrease the ill effects that result from chronic alcohol consumption?
Increased activity of acetaldehyde dehydrogenase
What component of the healthy weight gain that occurs during pregnancy will generally exceed the weight of a full-term baby?
Increased body fluids
Consuming a certain food that is healthy and will enhance your health is an example of which factor that influences eating behavior?
Individual
What is one of the diagnostic criteria for anorexia?
Intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat
Boys and girls require different amounts of nutrients given their different trajectories in growth and development. Which nutrient might girls need more of than boys do?
Iron
High stores of which nutrient are common in the elderly?
Iron
Which micronutrient would a pregnant woman have to consume more to ensure health for her and her fetus?
Iron
Which micronutrient would a pregnant woman need to increase in her diet to support both her and her fetus?
Iron
Which statement is TRUE regarding gestational diabetes? 1. It increases the mother's risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life 2. It can cause the baby to be born small for gestational age 3. It puts the baby at risk for developing neural tube defects 4. It is caused by eating too much sugar during pregnancy
It increases the mother's risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life
Which is NOT a health effect of heavy drinking on the body? 1. Cirrhosis 2. Cancer 3. Kidney Stones 4. Stroke
Kidney Stones
A woman who began her pregnancy with a BMI of 30 would need to gain _____ (less/more/the same) weight than a woman who began her pregnancy with a BMI at 23.
Less
In the United States, which of the following has increased the LEAST in the last 150 years? 1. Maximum lifespan 2. Life expectancy of adults over 20 years of age 3. Life expectancy of children over 5 years of age 4. Life expectancy at birth
Maximum lifespan
What may have been the dietary cause of a woman giving birth to a baby with central nervous system defects and slow cognitive development
Mercury Toxicity
Which of the following is NOT a reason why energy needs typically decline as people age? 1. Physical activity levels tend to decrease with age 2. The mass of various organs decrease with age 3. Muscle mass decreases with age 4. Metabolic processes within cells slow considerably as we age.
Metabolic processes within cells slow considerably as we age
Compared with children three to four years old, children six to eight years old need:
More servings of dairy foods in their diets
Heavy drinking can result in reduced reaction time and loss of motor skills, both of which increase the risk of motor vehicle crashes. The effects of alcohol on which body system contributes to these risks?
Nervous system
Which factor would act independently of the others toward contributing to increased longevity
Network of friends
Individuals who display anorexia warning signs, such as preoccupation with weight, fear of gaining weight, and restriction of energy intake, but do not have low body weight might be diagnosed with which eating disorder?
OSFED
For children to continue healthy eating habits into adulthood, it is important that ________________ model food-related behaviors.
Parents
Who is the most responsible for shaping eating habits of young children?
Parents
Which is NOT a way for parents to foster positive eating habits at home? 1. Parents should bribe their children to consume fruits and vegetables. 2. Parents should continue to encourage their children to try new foods. 3. Parents should bring their children grocery shopping. 4. Parents and children should eat meals together when they can.
Parents should bribe their children to consume fruits and vegetables.
Which statement is TRUE regarding the parental role in feeding? 1. Parents should encourage their child to eat until their plate is clean. 2. Parents should decided how much food their child should consume. 3. Parents should provide high-quality foods and determine when the food should be offered. 4. Parents should provide their children with energy-dense foods
Parents should provide high-quality foods and determine when the food should be offered.
Which snack choice would be considered nutrient dense?
Popcorn
The dietary Guidelines for Americans provide nutritional recommendations for Americans two years and older. Compared with an adult, which recommendation might be different for a 4-year-old child?
Portion sizes of foods from each food group
Eating too much during pregnancy can cause what to the mother?
Pregnancy-related hypertension
Which characteristic is present in both anorexia and bulimia?
Preoccupation with weight and issues with body images
Which of the following IS a condition that decreases appetite in the elderly? 1. Prescription drug use 2. Loss of teeth 3. Difficulty preparing food 4. Diverticular disease
Prescription drug use
________ provides 10% to 30% of total calories among children aged 4 to 18 years
Protein
Which of the following is NOT an example of one of the programmed theories of aging? 1. Cells have a fixed number of times they can divide before they die 2. Decreasing responsiveness to insulin leads to problems associated with aging 3. Proteins undergo chemical reactions that link them together 4. As one ages, they become more susceptible to infectious diseases.
Proteins undergo chemical that link them together
When an individual is treated for an eating disorder, what is one component of their treatment?
Psychological therapy and family counseling
Which of the following is NOT a circumstance or condition that directly contributes to the difficulty the many older adults have in eating enough to meet their energy needs? 1. Poor dental health 2. Reduced lean body mass 3. Loneliness 4. Reduced mobility
Reduced lean body mass
Which of the following is NOT a benefit to elderly individuals of regular physical activity? 1. Reduce risk of type 2 diabetes 2. Reduced risk of atrophic gastritis 3. Reduced risk of falling 4. Improved bone health
Reduced risk of atrophic gastritis
The evidence for which benefit of breastfeeding is LEAST conclusive?
Reduced risk of developing food allergies
Which of the following is NOT true of nuts?
Regular consumption reduces the risk of atrophic gastritis
Which of the following does not strongly influence food choices of college students? 1. Serving sizes 2. Previous exposure to foods 3. Nutrition Knowledge 4. Food Accessibility
Serving sizes
For men, what is the correct serving of an alcoholic beverage that will provide 0.6 fluid ounces of alcohol?
Seven ounces of craft beer
The energy required to support growth is a significant portion of total energy expenditure for what period after birth?
Six months
You go out to lunch with a friend and order your meal first. When your friend places her order she says "I'll have what she is having." This is an example of which factor that influences food choices?
Social
Which of the following is NOT a warning sign for anorexia nervosa? 1. Preoccupation with calories and dieting 2. Sore throat 3. Extreme anxiety about gaining weight 4. Denial of hunger
Sore throat
Who is able to consume moderate amounts of alcohol?
Students 21 and older
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be an effective strategy to develop healthy eating habits on campus? 1. Have a conversation and eat slowly during a meal. 2. Make dessert a special treat that you linger over. 3. Eat several servings of vegetables and fruits before you eat other foods. 4. Study with friends in the cafeteria.
Study with friends in the cafeteria
Which statement BEST describes food allergy?
Symptoms of food allergies result from the histamine and other chemicals throughout the body
Which of the following is NOT true about Vitamin D in elderly individuals? 1. The RDA for vitamin D increases for both men and women at age 71 2. The need for vitamin D increases because sun exposure decreases with age 3. The efficiency of converting cholesterol to vitamin D decreases as we age 4. The absorption of vitamin D decreases as we age
The absorption of vitamin D decreases as we age
Which scenario likely caused a baby to be born small for gestational age? 1. The mother gained excessive weight during pregnancy 2. The baby was born to a mother who developed gestational diabetes 3. The baby was born via cesarean delivery 4. The baby was born at 35 weeks
The baby was born at 35 weeks (pre-maturely born)
When determining calorie needs for a pregnant woman, her pre-pregnancy weight and which other factor needs to be considered?
The mother's level of physical activity
Which of the following IS a possible means by which dietary substance could decrease the effectiveness of a drug? 1. The substance decreases the excretion of the drug 2. The substance increases metabolism required for drug activation 3. The substance increases absorption of the drug 4. The substance decreases the transport of the drug in blood
The substance decreases the transport of the drug in blood.
Which is one reason why children develop food jags in childhood?
They are seeking independence and control over food choices
Which statement best describes the difference between anorexia and bulimia?
Those with anorexia have dramatic weight loss, while those with bulimia retain a normal weight.
A 120-pound woman would reach legal intoxication after having how many drinks?
Two drinks
At which age is one third of food energy used for growth?
Two months
Which food is NOT a likely source of Listeria monocytogenes?
Undercooked chicken
As part of the new school lunch guidelines, schools must now serve:
Up to one cup of vegetables per day
It is recommended that the elderly receive which nutrient from fortified foods or supplements?
Vitamin B12
Pregnant women who follow the vegan diet need more of which nutrient
Vitamin B12
The RDA for what nutrient is not increased for elderly individuals?
Vitamin B12
Low gastric acid secretion is NOT associated with decreased absorption of
Vitamin B6.
Which essential nutrient is NOT supplied by mother's breast milk and therefore requires supplementation?
Vitamin D
All breastfed babies should receive supplements of what nutrient?
Vitamin D (400 UI)
What information would a growth chart provide?
Whether the child is consuming adequate calories
The RDA for vitamin D increases for:
Women and men over 70 years old
Which BMI percentile value would indicate that a child is overweight?
at or above the 85th to the 95th percentile
Childhood obesity does NOT increase risk for
being undernourished
A person who has developed an eating pattern involving consuming large amounts of food without feeling physical and feeling disgusted or depressed afterward could be diagnosed with which eating disorder?
binge eating disorder
Which food would not be considered one of the eight food allergens?
black beans
The requirement for what nutrient(s) decreases for both boys and girls at age 19?
calcium
Recent studies suggest the there is no safe level of alcohol consumption with regard to one's risk of
cancer
Light-to-moderate drinking may significantly reduce which of the following health conditions?
cardiovascular disease
Foods such as sugar beverages, grain-based desserts, and packaged snacks provide the body with ____________ calories.
empty
Who is at most risk for developing anorexia?
girls 15 years and older and college women
Cells that produce gastric acid also produce:
intrinsic factor
The most effective way for a pregnant woman to gauge what level of calorie intake is appropriate is to:
monitor her weight gain during pregnancy
Consider the issue of life expectancy in regions of the world where infant and child mortality is still high. If the life expectancy for men at birth is 55 years, the average years of life remaining for 20-year-old men would be:
more than 35 years
An individual who states, "I would never eat a food with that much saturated fat and so little fiber" is displaying attitudes and behaviors that are most consistent with:
orthorexia nervosa
Diverticulitis causes
pouches to form in the colon
What is one way to reduce the risk of developing obesity in childhood?
reduce screen time
It is hypothesized that Adventist men experience a greater extension in lifespan than women because:
the diets of men in the general population tend to be poorer than women's diets
The primary reason why there is less room for empty calories in the diets of older adults is because
their energy needs have decreased
Children tend to eat less when:
they serve themselves
Moderate drinking is defined as _______ drink(s) per day for a man
two
The primary reason why women experience a more rapid rise in blood alcohol after consuming the same amount of alcohol as a man is because:
women have less total body water
