Which of the following conditions is associated with a lower calorie need?
a. Prader-Willi
b. Down syndrome
c. Spina bifida
d. Pediatric AIDS
e. a, b, and c
Q. 2Characteristics of food choices by an autistic child might include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. preferring to eat solid foods rather than drink liquids.
b. refusing to eat when offered something he/she does not like.
c. having temper tantrums in which he/she can be injured.
d. preferring one type of drink above others.
e. All of the above ARE characteristics of food choices.
Q. 3John, a first-born, had a low birthweight. He grew steadily in length and continued to gain weight, remaining at the 10th percentile on the CDC growth charts, until age 3 . Between ages 3 and 4, his weight declined without any presenting illnesses. Why would it be difficult to diagnose FTT?
a. Typical growth and development for a healthy child includes a decline in appetite and weight at this age.
b. There were no siblings to compare his growth rate to.
c. His growth pattern indicated that for the majority of his life he was developing appropriately.
d. His weight declined to the 7th percentile.
e. a and c
Q. 4Which of the following is a program in which nutrition care may be accessed for children with special needs?
a. WIC
b. Head Start
c. Early intervention programs
d. a and b
e. All of the above
Q. 5Behavioral disorders that impact nutritional status include:
a. ASDs.
b. Prader-Willi syndrome.
c. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
d. All of the above
e. a and c only
Q. 6Signs that indicate feeding problems in toddlers include:
a. low interest in eating.
b. long mealtimes (>30 minutes).
c. preferring liquids over solids.
d. refusing foods.
e. All of the above
Q. 7Diplegia is a condition that is characterized by:
a. damage that occurs to underdeveloped lungs resulting in breathing that requires extra effort.
b. a genetic change on the X chromosome resulting in severe neurological delays.
c. damage to the part of the brain controlling movement of the legs, interfering with muscle control and ambulation.
d. damage to chromosome 7, interfering with all the exocrine functions in the body.
e. destruction of the infection-fighting abilities of the body by a virus.
Q. 8Rett syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by:
a. damage that occurs to underdeveloped lungs resulting in breathing that requires extra effort.
b. a genetic change on the X chromosome resulting in severe neurological delays.
c. damage to the part of the brain controlling movement of the legs, interfering with muscle control and ambulation.
d. damage to chromosome 7 that interferes with all the exocrine functions in the body.
e. destruction of the infection-fighting abilities of the body by a virus.
Q. 9A disorder where head growth is reduced starting in the toddler years is called _____.
a. Prader-Willi syndrome
b. Rett syndrome
c. cerebral palsy
d. autism
e. Down syndrome
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