Provision of adequate energy and nutrients to the very preterm infant requires _____, followed by slow transition to _____.
a. breastfeeding; parenteral feeding
b. parenteral feeding; breastfeeding
c. enteral feeding; parenteral feeding
d. parenteral feeding; enteral feeding
e. enteral feeding; breastfeeding
Q. 2Adolescents who eat at home with family members:
a. tend to gain more weight.
b. are less influenced by their peers.
c. consume a more nutritious diet.
d. watch more television.
Q. 3Which nutrition concern is least likely to be associated with infants who have Down syndrome?
a. feeding difficulties related to weak muscles in the face and overall
b. high rate of linear growth
c. gastrointestinal problems
d. suboptimal growth rate
e. excessive energy intake
Q. 4Iron intakes often do not meet the iron needs of adolescent females because they tend to:
a. eat less iron-rich foods and fewer kcalories.
b. consume more foods that interfere with iron absorption.
c. have a longer growth spurt.
d. develop greater lean body mass.
Q. 5What percentage of children with special health care needs was found to have nutrition-related problems?
a. 5-15
b. 20-30
c. 35-40
d. 45-60
e. 70-90
Q. 6Nutrients often found lacking in teenage diets include:
a. iron, calcium, and vitamin D.
b. vitamin C, sodium, and protein.
c. fat, iron, and fiber.
d. calcium, zinc, and vitamin B12.
Q. 7Which statement correctly describes enteral and/or parenteral feedings?
a. Breastfeeding is an example of enteral feeding.
b. Breastfeeding is an example of parenteral feeding.
c. Enteral feeding delivers nutrients directly to the digestive system while parenteral feeding delivers nutrients directly into the bloodstream.
d. Parenteral feeding delivers nutrients directly to the digestive system while enteral feeding delivers nutrients directly into the bloodstream.
e. Transport of nutrients across the placenta is an example of enteral feeding.
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