child/preadolescence nutrition, adolescent nutrition, eating disorders, and sports nutrition test #3

Question 1

which is the key factor in the treatment of obesity in school-age children and preadolescence?

Answer 1

parents modeling healthy behaviors

Question 2

what are the recommended protein needs for school-aged children?

Answer 2

0.95 gm/kg

Question 3

factor strongly influences the initiation of alcohol use?

Answer 3

peer pressure

Question 4

DRI of Iron

Answer 4

15 mg/day

Question 5

vegetarian and vegan diets supply low intakes of all nutrients except

Answer 5

vitamin A

Question 6

the adolescent may be considered as a candidate for bariatric surgery if they meet what BMI classification?

Answer 6

BMI > 40 with minor comorbidities

Question 7

Which types of eating disorders is accompanied by the refusal to maintain body weight at or above minimally normal weight level

Answer 7

anorexia nervosa

Question 8

Which is not a characteristic of bulimia nervosa?

Answer 8

perfectionism

Question 9

which symptoms does the female athlete triad include?

Answer 9

restrictive dieting, loss of calcium from bones, diminished hormones

Question 10

what is the carbohydrate requirement per hour for an athlete to consume while engaging in an endurance activity last more than 1 hour?

Answer 10

50-60 gm/hour

Question 11

what is the protein requirement for a strength training athlete per day?

Answer 11

1.2-1.7 gm/kg

Question 12

which exercise does not fall the category of a moderate-intense exercise?

Answer 12

basketball

Question 13

true or false!? The environment in which the child lives affects the child’s health status, including nutrition.

Answer 13

true

Question 14

true or false!? while under the influence of illicit drugs, an adolescent’s dietary intake pattern may be compromised.

Answer 14

true

Question 15

true or false!? chronological age is the best to use rather than biological growth and development when determining sexual maturation.

Answer 15

false

Question 16

adequate nutrition, especially eating dinner, has been associated with improved academic performance in school.

Answer 16

false

Question 17

list the one weight loss medication that has been FDA approved for adolescents and list two side effects.

Answer 17

orlistat. side effects: steatorrhea, flatulence

Question 18

list 2 biological changes that can occur during puberty, for male and female. List the tool that should be used when determining sexual maturation

Answer 18

sexual maturation, increases in hight, and accumulation of skeletal mass. the tools are: sexual maturation rating (SMR) and Tanner stages

Question 19

List three factors that can influence eating patterns and behaviors of adolescences.

Answer 19

body image, parents behaviors and peer attitudes/behavior

Question 20

discuss some factors that can contribute positively or negatively to the accretion of bone mass

Answer 20

Positively does exercise, eating nutrient intake of calcium, Iron, folate, Vitamins B6, B12, and D.

Question 21

List three psychiatric characteristics for anorexia nervosa, and three health consequences of it.

Answer 21

perfectionism, OCD, depression, inflexible thinking.

Consequences: reduction of bone density, muscles loss weakness, amenorrhea.

Question 22

explain the reoccurring cycle that is associated with bulimia nervosa

Answer 22

negative self-perception -> restrictive dieting -> binge eating -> purging.

Question 23

what is the main difference between BN and Binge eating disorder?

Answer 23

BN= purging, comportamental behavioral, eating each 2h large an amout of food, 2x wek, 3 month.

BED= not purging, no comportamental behavioral, 2 x day, 6 month

Question 24

how would you best define orthorexia nervosa?

Answer 24

obesession of eating heathy and clean food, food purity and quality

Question 25

list the six factors that affect athletic performance

Answer 25

1-genetics
2-proper training
3-adequate nutrition
4-hydration
5-desire
6-rest

Question 26

list the two metabolic pathway for energy and compare and contrast the differences of both it.

Answer 26

Anaerobic- does not use oxygen, activity lasts 60-120 sec, produces lactic acid.
Aerobic- uses oxygen, activity lasting >120 sec, produces acetyl-CoA

Question 27

What is the purpose of adenosine triphosphate(ATP)?

Answer 27

give energy to the muscles

Question 28

list the factors of exercise that determines the relatives rate of substrate use?

Answer 28

Intensity, duration, training effect

Question 29

discuss the most important component of successful sport training and performance and why.

Answer 29

insure nutrient riquerements to provaide energy, matein muscle mass health,