Adolescent acne is caused by
A) hormonal changes. B) consumption of chocolate.
C) eating fatty foods. D) lack of adequate fluid intake.
Q. 2The substance that cushions and protects the developing fetus is the
A) placenta. B) blastocyst.
C) umbilical cord. D) amniotic fluid.
Q. 3Which of the following is NOT related to the increased iron needs in adolescence?
A) Iron, in girls, is lost because of menstruation.
B) Food choices are often inadequate in iron.
C) Muscle mass increases.
D) Iron utilization slows down.
Q. 4The sticky first stool excreted by the newborn infant is called
A) amniotic fluid. B) colostrum.
C) pica. D) meconium.
Q. 5Which of the following would LEAST likely be included in a longevity calculator?
A) sleep quality and duration
B) use of anti-aging supplements
C) alcohol, drug, and tobacco use
D) level of physical activity and nutrition status
Q. 6Which of the following is NOT characteristic of adolescent eating habits?
A) regular consumption of three meals per day
B) low intake of fruits and vegetables
C) preference for fast food and convenience foods
D) soft drinks preferred over milk
Q. 7Which of the following has been linked to the hormone-based supplement
dehydroepiandroesterone (DHE
A)?
A) increased risk for certain types of cancer
B) increased longevity
C) lower levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDLs)
D) increases in high-density lipoproteins (HDLs)
Q. 8Which of the following is associated with the premature closure of the epiphyseal plate?
A) excessive calcium intake B) reduced activity level
C) malnutrition D) obesity
Q. 9Anchovies, mackerel, salmon, and sardines are good sources of
A) fiber. B) DHA. C) folate. D) vitamin C.