Chapter 17

Question 1

Females can expect to reach their adult height at about the age of

Answer 1

14-15

Question 2

True or False: If infants or young children do not feel a sense of security in their environment, they are at greater risk for failure to thrive

Answer 2

true

Question 3

Which statement is true about the development of healthful eating habits, regular physical activity, and the life span?

Answer 3

Establishing healthful eating habits and regular physical activity at a young age will most likely carry over into adulthood

Question 4

True or False: It is not easy for infants to become dehydrated due to the massive amount of formula or human milk they consume per kilogram body weight

Answer 4

false

Question 5

How long does an infant need to breastfeed to get the calories in the fat rich hind milk?

Answer 5

20 minutes

Question 6

What is the major advantage of breastfeeding over formula feeding with regard to long-term health?

Answer 6

Breastfeeding provides increased immunity or immune protection

Question 7

Which of the following sugars is synthesized in the mother’s breast?

Answer 7

galactose

Question 8

What type of formula is available for infants who cannot tolerate lactose or proteins in cow milk-based infant formula?

Answer 8

soy-based infant formula

Question 9

Which is more expensive?

Answer 9

formula

Question 10

In the early months of life the tongue thrusts outward when touched or depressed due to?

Answer 10

the extrusion reflex

Question 11

At what pace do experts recommend adding new foods to a baby’s diet?

Answer 11

1 at a time

Question 12

In infants that develop gastroesophageal reflux, this condition will usually resolve itself by the age of

Answer 12

12 months old

Question 13

Which is a good practice to help prevent ear infections in infants?

Answer 13

not allowing a child to take a bottle to bed

Question 14

If baby formula is fed and the baby is suffering from colic, the formula may need to be changed to a

Answer 14

soy-based formula

Question 15

Which of the following are symptoms of colic?

Answer 15

• crying episodes lasting 3 or more hours

* flatulence

Question 16

How many proteins does cow milk contain that may cause allergic reactions in infants?

Answer 16

40

Question 17

A result of diarrhea in infants is

Answer 17

dehydration

Question 18

True or false: Infants should not be allowed to sleep with a bottle because this may lead to bottle tooth decay.

Answer 18

true

Question 19

__________-weight children have a built-in feeding mechanism that regulates food intake to match their intake needs

Answer 19

normal

Question 20

True or false: It is important for parents to demonstrate healthful eating behaviors for their teens because this is the time in which attitudes begin to develop toward food and eating.

Answer 20

false

Question 21

A child that consumes too little fiber, too little water and does not respond promptly to the urges to defecate may suffer with bouts of

Answer 21

constipation

Question 22

Which of the following diet-related causes have been proposed to cause hyperactivity?

Answer 22

• food additives
• food allergies
• consumption of large amounts of sugars

Question 23

Which health condition is generally thought of as an adult condition?

Answer 23

type 2 diabetes

Question 24

Which of the following statements are true about typical teenager eating patterns?

Answer 24

• do not eat enough vegetables

* they have the poorest nutrient intake of any other life stage

Question 25

Choose the strategies that are most likely to help motivate teenagers to eat healthier

Answer 25

* for girls, emphasize weight management | * for boys, emphasize muscular development

Question 26

Female teens who restrict their calories are at risk for developing

Answer 26

osteoporosis

Question 27

Which of the following vitamins can be prescribed to treat severe cases of acne?

Answer 27

Vitamin A

Question 28

What are some reasons why obesity and type 2 diabetes are on the rise among children and teenagers?

Answer 28

children spend more time watching tv, playing video games, and consuming more sugared beverages than in the past

Question 29

Which of the following are possible complications for a female who becomes pregnant within 2 years of menarche?

Answer 29

* premature birth * anemia * spontaneous abortion

Question 30

What age are most females when their height increases at the fastest rate?

Answer 30

11

Question 31

Where do the fats in human milk come from?

Answer 31

* mother's diet | * synthesized by breast tissue

Question 32

Gastroesophageal reflex occurs in infants because the lower esophageal ____________ does not close completely.

Answer 32

sphincter

Question 33

What symptoms may an infant have if he/she develops an allergic reaction to milk?

Answer 33

* vomiting * blood in the stool * constipation

Question 34

Which of the following are symptoms of dehydration in infants that may result from diarrhea?

Answer 34

* dry mouth * dry diapers * few or no tears when crying

Question 35

Babies that sleep with a bottle in the mouth are at risk of developing

Answer 35

dental caries

Question 36

When a parent pressures a child to eat more or less than desired, this may lead to a lifetime battle with?

Answer 36

weight problems

Question 37

At which stage in the life cycle does one begin developing attitudes towards foods and the eating process?

Answer 37

infancy

Question 38

Which of the following causes constipation in children?

Answer 38

* drinking too much milk * eating too little fiber * drinking too little water

Question 39

Which factor have increased significantly over the recent years among children and adolescents?

Answer 39

* the rate of obesity | * type 2 diabetes

Question 40

What is the medical condition characterized by distractibility, impulsiveness, disruptive behavior and overactivity?

Answer 40

hyperactivity

Question 41

Which health condition is up to 90% of children overweight at the time of diagnosis?

Answer 41

type 2 diabetes

Question 42

Which of the following are not causes of acne?

Answer 42

* eating nuts * eating pizza * eating chocolate

Question 43

The two factors associated with the high caloric needs of the infant include rapid _____ and high ______ rate.

Answer 43

growth and metabolic

Question 44

What are the main consequences of failure to thrive?

Answer 44

* poor physical growth | * impaired mental development

Question 45

Which statements are true in reference to the function and importance of fat in the infants diet?

Answer 45

*fat helps infants meet their calorie needs and with the development of the infant's nervous system

Question 46

Given to all infants at birth

Answer 46

Vitamin K injection

Question 47

Given to breastfed and formula-fed infants until intake of formula or solid foods provides adequate amounts

Answer 47

Vitamin D supplementation

Question 48

Given to breastfed infants whose mothers are vegans

Answer 48

Vitamin B-12 supplementation

Question 49

How many pounds a year do healthy children grow a year until age 8 or 9?

Answer 49

4-6 lbs

Question 50

How many pounds a year do healthy children grow after the ages of 8 or 9 until puberty?

Answer 50

8-10 pounds per year

Question 51

early maturing girls can begin their growth spurt at ages

Answer 51

7 to 8

Question 52

early maturing boys can begin their growth spurt at ages

Answer 52

9 to 10

Question 53

many children and teens consume too little?

Answer 53

calcium, zinc, folate, and vitamins a and c