The adolescent growth spurt:
a. begins earlier in girls than in boys.
b. affects every organ except the brain.
c. decreases total nutrient needs.
d. causes a greater weight gain in girls.
Q. 2Which factor is least likely to be a reason for slower growth rates among infants that have the lung condition bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)?
a. higher nutritional requirements
b. increased muscle mass
c. changes in endocrine systems
d. changes in pulmonary systems
e. interactions between endocrine and pulmonary systems
Q. 3All of the following factors undermine the efforts of the National School Lunch Program to serve nutritious foods at school except:
a. short lunch periods and long lines.
b. the availability of salad bars.
c. access to vending machines.
d. the presence of fast-food restaurants.
Q. 4An adequate and consistent pattern of weight gain of _____ grams per day is needed as preterm infants progress toward discharge.
a. 5-10
b. 10-15
c. 15-20
d. 20-30
e. 30-40
Q. 5Characteristics of school lunches include all of the following except:
a. they must include specified quantities of certain foods each week.
b. different school lunch patterns are required for different age groups.
c. they must adhere to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
d. enriched grains and animal protein foods are required components.
Q. 6Later development of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, coronary heart disease, impaired glucose tolerance, and diabetes has been associated with birthweight below the _____ percentile.
a. 10th
b. 15th
c. 20th
d. 30th
e. 37th
Q. 7The majority of children who eat school breakfast are:
a. boys.
b. girls.
c. from low-income families.
d. from high-income families.
Q. 8Infants with intrauterine growth retardation are at increased risk for metabolic disturbances related to metabolism of _____.
a. fatty acids only
b. proteins only
c. fatty acids and proteins
d. fatty acids and glucose
e. fatty acids, proteins, and glucose
Q. 9Children should not be allowed to eat while running because:
a. this increases the child's risk of choking.
b. they should not be allowed to play until after meals.
c. physical activity in children should be discouraged.
d. this increases the child's risk of food allergies.
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