Is this within the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for fat for a child her age?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Cannot be determined from the information provided
Q. 2Jane gets _____ of her energy from fat.
a. 20
b. 25
c. 30
d. 35
e. 40
Q. 3The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advocates for the elimination of sweetened beverages in school and suggests replacing them with all of the following EXCEPT:
a. low-fat chocolate milk.
b. low-fat milk.
c. vegetable juice.
d. 100 fruit juice.
e. sports beverages.
Q. 4Who is NOT mentioned in the recommendations for school health programs promoting healthy eating?
a. Parents
b. School teachers
c. School foodservice workers
d. Manufacturers of bottled or canned beverages (fruit juices, pop, sport drinks)
Q. 5Parents are encouraged to do all of the following in order to increase physical activity in their children, EXCEPT:
a. set a good example by being physically active themselves.
b. encourage children to be physically active at home.
c. plan every vacation around an activity when traveling.
d. limit television watching and video games.
e. join children in physical activities.
Q. 6It is recommended that children engage in at least _____ minutes of physical activity every day.
a. 30
b. 45
c. 60
d. 90
e. >90
Q. 7Soft drinks in excess are not recommended for school-age children because:
a. they provide empty calories.
b. they promote tooth decay.
c. they are not a good fluid choice for hydration.
d. All of the above
e. a and b only
Q. 8If a dietitian observed a low serum ferritin value in a school-aged child, which food would be LEAST important for promoting better iron absorption?
a. Meats
b. Milk
c. Fortified breakfast cereals
d. Orange juice
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