Chapter 12 Flashcards
1.In feeding children, adults are responsible for determining
a.
children’s likes and dislikes.
b.
the amount of food consumed.
c.
the quantity and quality of foods prepared.
d.
the amount of time taken to consume foods.
C
2.Children should be fed a. three times per day only. b. only when they request food. c. at about the same times each day. d. three meals and three snacks each day.
C
3.The best way to encourage children to consume adequate nutrients with less than 30% of kcals from fat is to
a.
avoid fast food and fried foods.
b.
follow a vegan eating pattern.
c.
use low-fat foods and take a vitamin/mineral supplement.
d.
include plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
D
4.Children ages 1 to 3 years have an increasing sense of a. privacy. b. isolation. c. dependence. d. independence.
D
5.If a 2-year-old is drinking 4 cups of milk daily, they are probably drinking
a.
too little milk to provide sufficient calcium for their growing skeleton.
b.
about the right amount of milk to meet their nutrient needs.
c.
about the right amount of milk provided they are at a healthy weight.
d.
too much milk, which may displace other important foods from their diet.
D
6.Excessive juice intake may be a problem for young children because
a.
high potassium intakes may be harmful.
b.
it may displace more nutrient-dense foods.
c.
excessive fluid intake may cause kidney damage.
d.
fruit juice contains substances that may be addictive.
B
7.Children ages 4 to 6 years are more likely to eat steamed green beans if they are presented a. as green bean casserole. b. highly seasoned. c. alone as a snack between meals. d. separated from other foods on the plate.
D
8.If a child does not like a food when they try it for the first time
a.
their preference should be respected and they should not be encouraged to try it again.
b.
they should be offered a reward if they eat a reasonable amount of the food.
c.
they should be encouraged to eat at least five bites to see if their taste buds adjust.
d.
they should be offered the food at least 8 to 10 times before deciding whether they like it.
D
9.It is important for parents to teach children to a. recognize internal hunger cues. b. recognize external hunger cues. c. eat the same amount of food each day. d. monitor their weight on a regular basis.
A
10.The best way for a parent to encourage their toddler to eat a variety of foods is to a. offer rewards for trying new foods. b. make new foods look like favorite foods. c. allow free access to foods at all times. d. eat a variety of foods themselves.
D
11.The child most likely to develop type 2 diabetes is the one who a. is obese. b. is malnourished. c. has multiple food allergies. d. lives in a low-income household.
A
12.The National School Lunch Program provides
a.
free lunches for all schoolchildren.
b.
reduced-price lunches for all schoolchildren.
c.
lunches only for children from low-income families.
d.
lunches at varying costs depending on family income.
D
13.An example of a breakfast that would meet the School Breakfast Program requirements would be
a.
scrambled egg, bacon, toast, and orange juice.
b.
cold breakfast cereal with milk, toast with honey.
c.
toast with peanut butter, banana, and milk.
d.
turkey sausage, hash browns, ketchup, and milk.
C
14.To promote good eating habits in adolescents, adults should
a.
discuss the reasons for good food choices with adolescents.
b.
design daily menus and provide only the specific foods on the menu.
c.
create guidelines for dietary patterns and provide appropriate food choices.
d.
model good food behaviors and allow adolescents to make their own choices.
C
15.Adolescent boys generally require more protein than adolescent girls because
a.
boys become taller than girls during adolescence.
b.
lean body mass increases more in boys than in girls during adolescence.
c.
hormonal differences allow adolescent girls to use protein more efficiently than adolescent boys.
d.
foods high in protein are also high in minerals, and boys have higher mineral needs than girls during adolescence.
B
