chapters 12-15

Question 1

Iron is a component of the protein, ______ that binds and transports oxygen in the bloodstream.

Answer 1

hemoglobin

Question 2

All of the following are adequate sources of nonheme iron EXCEPT:

Answer 2

apples

Question 3

The symptoms of zinc deficiency include all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 3

anemia

Question 4

Which is NOT a plentiful source of zinc?

Answer 4

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Question 5

Copper deficiency is most likely to occur in:

Answer 5

pre-term infants

Question 6

The best dietary sources of manganese are:

Answer 6

nuts & whole grains

Question 7

Which of the following is an excellent source of selenium?

Answer 7

salmon

Question 8

Which of the following is the poorest source of iodine?

Answer 8

apricots

Question 9

Of the following, the best source of chromium is:

Answer 9

whole grains

Question 10

The poorest source of fluoride among the following is:

Answer 10

pork

Question 11

Lifting heavy weights stresses muscles over time causing an adaptation called:

Answer 11

hypertrophy

Question 12

Which of the following is the WORST advice to give someone regarding long-term maintenance of an activity program?

Answer 12

exercise as hard as you can, at least 6 days a week

Question 13

When a person begins exercising, the first metabolic fuel used is

Answer 13

ATP & creatin phosphate

Question 14

Whether an activity is preferentially fueled by aerobic or anaerobic metabolism primarily depends on:

Answer 14

intensity and duration

Question 15

It is recommended that athletes consume diets with the following approximate proportions:

Answer 15

15-20% protein, 20-25% fat, 60% carb

Question 16

During hot weather, athletes should consume fluids ______ exercise.

Answer 16

before, during, after

Question 17

An athlete exercising at a moderate level for more than two consecutive hours will benefit MOST from consuming:

Answer 17

a sports beverage

Question 18

For exercise lasting less than one hour, the preferred drink is:

Answer 18

water

Question 19

Endurance is greatest when the diet contains a higher proportion of calories from:

Answer 19

carbs

Question 20

The proportion of lean body tissue can be best increased by:

Answer 20

lifting weights regularly

Question 21

Infants born at 35 weeks of gestation are classified as:

Answer 21

premature

Question 22

The recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a healthy, normal weight woman is _______ pounds.

Answer 22

25-35

Question 23

Pica is defined as:

Answer 23

an abnormal craving for and ingestion of unusual food and nonfood substances

Question 24

A teratogen is defined as:

Answer 24

substance that can cause birth defects

Question 25

The hormone responsible for the “let-down” reflex is:

Answer 25

oxytocin

Question 26

An infant weighing 7 pounds at birth should weigh ~_________ by 4 months of age.

Answer 26

14 pounds

Question 27

“Failure to thrive” refers to:

Answer 27

inability of a childs growth to keep up w/ normal growth curves

Question 28

Which of the following women should gain the most weight during pregnancy?

Answer 28

woman with pre-pregnancy BMI of 17

Question 29

During pregnancy, __________ is caused by the buildup of extracellular fluid in the tissues, particularly in the lower extremities.

Answer 29

edema

Question 30

One function of the ___ is to transfer nutrients and oxygen from the maternal blood to the baby through a network of blood vessels.

Answer 30

placenta

Question 31

Which of the following is a TRUE statement?

Answer 31

clinicians use growth charts to compare infants growth to standard growth patterns

Question 32

A food jag is:

Answer 32

period when a child will eat only one food and nothing else

Question 33

Which statement about eating environment is correct?

Answer 33

caregivers should sit with children and eat what they eat

Question 34

Consuming adequate __________ can help to decrease dental caries.

Answer 34

fluoride

Question 35

The period during which an individual undergoes physical changes that result in sexual maturity is called:

Answer 35

puberty

Question 36

From a nutritional perspective, as the typical American child gets older, the quality of the diet:

Answer 36

worsens as they eat less fruits and veggies

Question 37

Issues faced by obese children include all of the following EXCEPT:

Answer 37

shorter terminal health

Question 38

Which statement about heart disease risk in children is true?

Answer 38

elevated cholesterol during childhood is associated with higher death rates from heart disease in adulthood

Question 39

Which statement about childhood eating patterns is FALSE?

Answer 39

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

Question 40

Which food is most appropriate for a 5-month-old infant?

Answer 40

iron-fortified infant rice cereal