Children need to be encouraged to select nutrient-dense foods such as:

Children need to be encouraged to select nutrient-dense foods such as:
 a. pudding.
  b. skim milk.
  c. orange juice.
  d. bleached bread.

Q. 2

One reason for children to eat well is that they store nutrients in preparation for supporting the adolescent growth spurt when nutrient intakes cannot keep pace with the demands of rapid growth. One of the most important of the micronutrients that need to be accumulated during childhood is:
 a. niacin.
  b. calcium.
  c. potassium.
  d. selenium.

Q. 3

Fruit juices should be limited to four to six ounces per day for all the following reasons except:
 a. fruit juice should be offered in a bottle.
  b. fruit juices are not nutrient dense and may displace other foods.
  c. no fruit juice should be offered before at least six months of age.
  d. excess fruit juices can lead to diarrhea in infants and young children.

Q. 4

Compared to breast milk or iron-fortified formula, cow's milk is higher in calcium and lower in vitamin C, which results in:
 a. decreased digestibility.
  b. decreased iron absorption.
  c. elevated levels of phosphorus.
  d. improved bone development.

Q. 5

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends formulas for formula-fed infants be:
 a. fortified with iron.
  b. fortified with vitamins.
  c. supplemented with rice cereal after three months.
  d. made with sterile water until the infant is six months old.

Q. 6

Which of the following statements about breast milk is false?
 a. It provides all nutrients needed for the first six months.
  b. Breast milk provides protection with antiviral agents.
  c. A breast milk protein called lactoferrin acts as an antibacterial agent.
  d. Lactose in breast milk is easily digested and enhances calcium absorption.