chapters 12-15 Flashcards
Iron is a component of the protein, ______ that binds and transports oxygen in the bloodstream.
hemoglobin
All of the following are adequate sources of nonheme iron EXCEPT:
apples
The symptoms of zinc deficiency include all of the following EXCEPT:
anemia
Which is NOT a plentiful source of zinc?
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Copper deficiency is most likely to occur in:
pre-term infants
The best dietary sources of manganese are:
nuts & whole grains
Which of the following is an excellent source of selenium?
salmon
Which of the following is the poorest source of iodine?
apricots
Of the following, the best source of chromium is:
whole grains
The poorest source of fluoride among the following is:
pork
Lifting heavy weights stresses muscles over time causing an adaptation called:
hypertrophy
Which of the following is the WORST advice to give someone regarding long-term maintenance of an activity program?
exercise as hard as you can, at least 6 days a week
When a person begins exercising, the first metabolic fuel used is
ATP & creatin phosphate
Whether an activity is preferentially fueled by aerobic or anaerobic metabolism primarily depends on:
intensity and duration
It is recommended that athletes consume diets with the following approximate proportions:
15-20% protein, 20-25% fat, 60% carb
During hot weather, athletes should consume fluids ______ exercise.
before, during, after
An athlete exercising at a moderate level for more than two consecutive hours will benefit MOST from consuming:
a sports beverage
For exercise lasting less than one hour, the preferred drink is:
water
Endurance is greatest when the diet contains a higher proportion of calories from:
carbs
The proportion of lean body tissue can be best increased by:
lifting weights regularly
Infants born at 35 weeks of gestation are classified as:
premature
The recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a healthy, normal weight woman is _______ pounds.
25-35
Pica is defined as:
an abnormal craving for and ingestion of unusual food and nonfood substances
A teratogen is defined as:
substance that can cause birth defects
The hormone responsible for the “let-down” reflex is:
oxytocin
An infant weighing 7 pounds at birth should weigh ~_________ by 4 months of age.
14 pounds
“Failure to thrive” refers to:
inability of a childs growth to keep up w/ normal growth curves
Which of the following women should gain the most weight during pregnancy?
woman with pre-pregnancy BMI of 17
During pregnancy, __________ is caused by the buildup of extracellular fluid in the tissues, particularly in the lower extremities.
edema
One function of the ___ is to transfer nutrients and oxygen from the maternal blood to the baby through a network of blood vessels.
placenta
Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
clinicians use growth charts to compare infants growth to standard growth patterns
A food jag is:
period when a child will eat only one food and nothing else
Which statement about eating environment is correct?
caregivers should sit with children and eat what they eat
Consuming adequate __________ can help to decrease dental caries.
fluoride
The period during which an individual undergoes physical changes that result in sexual maturity is called:
puberty
From a nutritional perspective, as the typical American child gets older, the quality of the diet:
worsens as they eat less fruits and veggies
Issues faced by obese children include all of the following EXCEPT:
shorter terminal health
Which statement about heart disease risk in children is true?
elevated cholesterol during childhood is associated with higher death rates from heart disease in adulthood
Which statement about childhood eating patterns is FALSE?
since children are sensitive to strong flavors, it is better to wait until they are 8 or 9 years old try and establish good eating habits
Which food is most appropriate for a 5-month-old infant?
iron-fortified infant rice cereal
