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Main Question 1 . 1 . Lenny is 3¾ years old .  He was 20 inches long when he was born .  He is now 35 inches tall .  Is Lenny growing at the proper rate? (Points : 1)

Yes

No

Question 2 . 2 . Which of the following is not a good way to evaluate weight in children? (Points : 1)

Growth charts

BMI

Rate of growth

Iron level

Question 3 . 3 . Regina is 8 years old and is obese .  Which of the following recommendations is not appropriate to help Regina attain a healthy weight? (Points : 1) Increase her activity level

Reduce the fat content in her milk from whole milk to low-fat milk

Reduce her calorie intake by 300 calories per day

Encourage her to eat more fruits and vegetables

Question 4 . 4 . Raymond suffers from iron-deficiency anemia .  Which of the following reasons is not a possible explanation for the anemia? (Points : 1)

Raymond follows a vegetarian diet

Raymond has lead toxicity

Raymond is not consuming enough Vitamin B12

Raymond consumes most of his calories from juice

Question 5 . 5 . Which of the following likely most influences the food choices of teenagers? (Points : 1)

Nutritional recommendations

Peer pressure

Parent suggestions

Calorie content

Question 6 . 6 . A diet adequate in fiber can help prevent all of the following in older adults except: (Points : 1)

Hemorrhoids

Diverticulosis

Constipation

Osteoporosis

Question 7 . 7 . As people age, their kidneys become less efficient .  This can lead to ______ .  (Points : 1)

Decreased thirst

Diverticulitis

Dehydration

Diabetes

Question 8 . 8 . Gertrude is 81 years old and has multiple medical conditions .  She has been experiencing dizziness and diarrhea for a few months .  This began after a doctor’s appointment and her doctor prescribed a new medication .  What might be the cause of Gertrude’s symptoms? (Points : 1)

Dehydration

Arthritis

Frailty

Medications

Question 9 . 9 . As children grow, energy and protein needs per kilogram of body weight _______ .  (Points : 1)

Increase

Decrease

Stay constant

Alternate

Question 10 . 10 . Which nutrients are of the greatest concern during childhood and adolescence in terms of dietary adequacy? (Points : 1)

Iron and calcium

Calcium and vitamin B12

Iron and vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 and vitamin D

Question 11 . 11 . Physiological changes that occur in the elderly impacting nutrient intake include which of the following? (Points : 1)

Decline in muscle mass

Lack of physical activity

Decline in immunes system’s ability

All of the above

Question 12 . 12 . Dental caries in children are related to the prolonged contact between sugar and bacteria on the surface of the teeth .  (Points : 1)

True

False

Question 13 . 13 . Taking multiple medications by the elderly can compromise nutrition status by which of the following? (Points : 1)

Interfering with taste

Causing gastrointestinal upset

Decreasing nutrient absorption

All of the above

Question 14 . 14 . The recommended dietary allowances for calcium in adolescents is: (Points : 1)

1000 mg/day

1300 mg/day

800 mg/day

Question 15 . 15 . Watching television can influence caloric balance for children as it impacts the calorie intake as well as activity level .  (Points : 1)

True

False

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