Which breakfast would provide the best sources of iron for a child?
a. fortified whole-grain cereal with raisins and 1 milk
b. plain bagel with cream cheese and orange juice
c. white toast with margarine and chocolate milk
d. frosted puff cereal with vitamin D milk
Q. 2Iron deficiency can have deleterious effects before anemia is diagnosed. A manifestation attributed to iron deficiency is:
a. changes in affect or mood.
b. inability to maintain sleep.
c. easy bruising.
d. joint pain.
Q. 3Children who miss breakfast but eat during the rest of the day are more likely to experience all of the following except:
a. being underweight.
b. poor mental concentration.
c. achieving lower test scores.
d. being tardy or absent more often.
Q. 4A child needs to eat every four to six hours because:
a. the brain is the primary consumer of protein in the body.
b. hyperactivity has been associated with low blood sugars.
c. nutrients need to be made up when breakfast is missed.
d. the liver can store only about four hours of glycogen.
Q. 5Children need to be encouraged to select nutrient-dense foods such as:
a. pudding.
b. skim milk.
c. orange juice.
d. bleached bread.
Q. 6One 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.
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