Children who skip breakfast exhibit all of the following characteristics except:
a. lower vitamin intakes.
b. poor concentration.
c. lower test scores.
d. lower rate of overweight.
Q. 2Down syndrome can be associated with _____.
a. short stature only
b. decreased muscle tone only
c. increased risk for overweight only
d. short stature and increased risk for overweight only
e. short stature, decreased muscle tone, and increased risk for overweight
Q. 3Nutrient deficiencies during childhood:
a. have no effect on future health.
b. can affect a child's mood and behavior.
c. are directly associated with dysfunctional families.
d. are rare.
Q. 4In-depth nutrition assessments make sure nutrition is not limiting an infant's growth and development. Which infant would be least likely to require these assessments?
a. an infant born between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation
b. an infant born between 34 and 36.5 weeks of gestation
c. an infant born with consequences of abnormal development during pregnancy
d. an infant at risk for chronic health problems
e. an infant born before 34 weeks gestation
Q. 5The most significant effects of long-term hunger on children include:
a. behavioral problems.
b. poor performance in school.
c. apathetic attitude.
d. impaired growth.
Q. 6Corrected age is the same as chronological age for preterm infants.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7How many ounces of protein foods are needed daily to meet nutrient needs for a child who needs 1000 kcal/day?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
Q. 8All infants with developmental delay have developmental disabilities that continue into childhood.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 9The easiest and most practical way to control the amount of candy and carbonated drinks a child consumes is to:
a. prevent the child from knowing of their existence.
b. never let the child visit his grandparents.
c. always substitute artificially sweetened products.
d. teach the child that such foods are highly noxious.
e. limit the availability of these items.
Q. 10An infant who is unable to swallow and is having gastrointestinal problems should not be given enteral feedings.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false