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The adolescent growth spurt


A) begins earlier in boys than girls.
B) begins earlier in girls than boys.
C) decreases energy and nutrient needs.
D) begins at the same age for boys and girls.

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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A mineral that may be less than adequate in the diets of adolescent girls is ____________

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All of the following are true about "nursing bottle syndrome" except


A) it causes tooth decay in bottle-fed infants.
B) it is associated with an infant keeping a bottle in his or her mouth while sleeping.
C) it results from the teeth being bathed in carbohydrate-rich fluid.
D) it is associated with not brushing the infant's gums at least 3 times per week.

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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All of the following are true about readiness to add solid foods to an infant's diet except


A) the infant has head and neck control.
B) the infant is consuming more than 32 ounces of formula or breast-feeding more than 8-10 times per day.
C) the infant is able to put food in its mouth.
D) the infant is at least 13 pounds.

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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High-fiber diets are


A) recommended for infants after 4 months of age.
B) recommended for infants after 6 months of age.
C) not recommended for infants.
D) recommended for breastfed infants only.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Breast milk contains approximately how many kcalories per quart?


A) 450
B) 570
C) 600
D) 640

E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

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Foreign proteins that cause adverse reactions in the body are called _______________

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What vitamin routinely is given by injection to all infants at birth?


A) A
B) E
C) K
D) D

E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

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Essential fatty acids should provide about _______________% of total fat intake for infants

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Newborn infants are routinely given injections of _______________.

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All of the following practices may help to reduce lead exposure except


A) ensuring adequate iron, zinc, calcium, thiamin, and vitamin E intakes.
B) consuming a variety of whole grains, lean meats, and low-fat dairy products.
C) using hot instead of cold tap water to prepare foods and beverages.
D) allowing cold water to run from the tap for 2 - 3 minutes after a long period of inactivity.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Many formula products for infants contain


A) lactose, heat-treated cows' milk protein, and vegetable oils.
B) soy protein, glucose, and vegetable oils.
C) fructose and heat-treated cow's milk protein.
D) galactose and vegetable oils.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Feeding problems may develop during the preschool years partially because of


A) decreased appetite associated with decreased growth rate.
B) increased appetite associated with increased growth rate.
C) increased metabolic rate.
D) increased need for finger foods.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Which of the following is an appropriate feeding philosophy for children?


A) Parents should be responsible for choosing how much and when the child should eat.
B) Parents should present a variety of nutritious food choices and avoid making the dinner table into a battleground.
C) Children should be forced to eat what is good for them.
D) Parents should present nutritious food choices and not worry about their own eating habits.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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Egg whites should not be fed to children before 1 year of age because


A) they contain poor quality protein.
B) early introduction may result in an allergic reaction.
C) cooked egg white contains avidin, which might block biotin absorption.
D) they create an iron deficiency.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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According to current growth charts, an infant can be expected to increase his or her birth length by _______________ percent in 1 year

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In adults the most common type of food allergy is


A) eggs.
B) milk.
C) peanuts.
D) shellfish.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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The most sensitive indicator of long-term nutrient intake in a child is


A) weight.
B) height.
C) head circumference.
D) fusion of bone ends.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Daily protein needs during infancy vary from ______ to ______ grams per day.


A) 5; 10
B) 9; 14
C) 15; 25
D) They are greater than 25 grams per day

E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

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The single best indicator of a child's nutritional status is _______________.

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