Which of the following foods would be the best choice for a parent trying to increase fiber in her/his child's diet?
a. Protein or energy bar
b. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain breads
c. Fresh juice and enriched bread
d. Canned fruits
e. All of the above would be great sources of fiber.
Q. 2According to the DRIs, the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for fat is _____ of energy for children 4 to 18 years of age.
a. <30
b. 25-35
c. 30-40
d. 40-50
e. There are no recommendations for fat for this particular age group.
Q. 3What elements of the built environment can be conducive to a healthy lifestyle?
a. Safe parks for children to play in
b. Bike paths
c. Sidewalks
d. All of the above
Q. 4Children with hyperlipidemias require further dietary restrictions to help lower LDL-cholesterol. This would include all of the following treatment recommendations EXCEPT:
a. restriction of dietary cholesterol to 200 mg/day.
b. increasing soluble fiber.
c. weight management.
d. increasing trans fats as substitutes for saturated fats.
e. encouraging physical activity.
Q. 5Generalities derived from research relating to children's physical activity patterns include all of the following statements EXCEPT:
a. Boys are less active than girls.
b. Physical activity decreases with age.
c. Seasons affect activity levels.
d. Physical education in schools has decreased.
e. Climate may affect activity levels.
Q. 6What are the proposed mechanisms by which television viewing contributes to obesity?
a. Reduced energy expenditure
b. More commercials advertising appropriate foods
c. Increased intake while watching television
d. All of the above
e. a and c only
Q. 7According to NHANES III data, children aged _____ have the highest rates of daily television viewing.
a. 8 through 10
b. 9 through 11
c. 11 through 13
d. 12 through 14
e. 13 through 15
Q. 8A dose-response relationship has been detected between the prevalence of obesity and time spent viewing television. For each additional hour of television viewed in the 12- to 17-year-old group, the prevalence of obesity increased by:
a. 2.
b. 5.
c. 9.
d. 15.
e. 21.
Q. 9The most significant predictor of childhood obesity has been found to be:
a. low family income.
b. food insecurity.
c. parental obesity.
d. lower cognitive stimulation.
e. use of formula instead of breastfeeding.
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