ch 17

Question 1

physical growth is at its peak during

Answer 1

infancy

Question 2

growth in childhood occurs in

Answer 2

bursts

Question 3

adolescence is a _______ phase of physical growth

Answer 3

rapid

Question 4

because of testosterone, males

Answer 4

develop more lean muscle mass, a heavier skeleton, and more RBCs

Question 5

brain growth is finished by

Answer 5

ages 6-10

Question 6

growth reflects

Answer 6

calorie and nutrient intake

Question 7

infants with growth levels under the 5th percentile are experiencing

Answer 7

failure to thrive

Question 8

the faster the growth rate, the greater the

Answer 8

calorie and nutrient need for body weight per pound

Question 9

greatest needs are during

Answer 9

infancy

Question 10

when do nutrient needs rise again

Answer 10

during puberty

Question 11

what is the primary carbohydrate for infants

Answer 11

lactose

Question 12

infants have no stores of what vitamin

Answer 12

K

Question 13

what from 6-12 mo, what can be used to meet infant nutrient needs

Answer 13

iron-fortified cereal

Question 14

when are babies ready for solid food

Answer 14

6 mo

Question 15

what are the nutrients a baby needs first

Answer 15

vitamin C and iron

Question 16

when are protein-rich foods introduced to infants

Answer 16

6-8 mo

Question 17

when should children be weaned from the bottle

Answer 17

18 mo

Question 18

1/3 of school-age children are

Answer 18

overweight

Question 19

teens require more

Answer 19

calcium-rich foods