Which of the following was a finding of the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study?
a. Most toddlers but not infants consumed insufficient intakes of sodium.
b. The most popular food among these population groups was baked potatoes.
c. Most infants but not toddlers demonstrated food intake patterns consistent with MyPlate recommendations.
d. About one-fourth of the infants and toddlers failed to consume even one serving of fruits or vegetables daily.
e. Less than 10 of young preschoolers consumed nutrient-poor, energy-dense beverages, desserts, and snack foods each day.
Q. 2Which of the following is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency among U.S. and Canadian children?
a. Iron
b. Protein
c. Calcium
d. Vitamin C
e. Vitamin A
Q. 3Which of the following is a characteristic of fat in the diet of children?
a. The recommended daily fat intake up to age 12 is age plus 20 g.
b. There is an RDA for total fat for children beginning at 3 years of age.
c. Low-fat diets usually provide sufficient amounts of the micronutrients.
d. Fat intakes below 30 of total energy do not impair growth provided that total energy intake is adequate.
e. Children between 4 and 18 years of age should get at least 50 of their energy from fat.
Q. 4Children should spend no more than ____ hours per day watching television, playing electronic games, and using the computer (except for homework)
a. 1 to 2
b. 2 to 3
c. 3 to 4
d. 4 to 5
e. 5 to 6
Q. 5Young children who drink more than 2 to 3 1/2 cups of milk a day are most likely at increased risk for deficiency of
a. iron.
b. folate.
c. vitamin A.
d. vitamin C.
e. vitamin D.
Q. 6Infants fed honey or corn syrup are at increased risk for
a. protein malnutrition.
b. botulism.
c. osteopenia.
d. type 1 diabetes.
e. lead poisoning.
Q. 7Approximately how many kcal per day does an average 6 year old need to obtain?
a. 400
b. 800
c. 1600
d. 2400
e. 3200
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