Exam 1 Adolescence Flashcards
BMI is constant throughout childhood. (T/F)
False
The recommended total fiber intake for a 13-year-old boy is ______ grams/day.
31 grams per day
What is the recommended fiber intake for children ages 4-8?
25 grams/day
What is the recommended fiber intake for girls age 9-13?
26 grams/day
Preadolescence is generally defined as 9-11 years of age for girls and 10-12 years of age for boys. (T/F)
TRUE
Children with a BMI for age that is greater than or equal to the 85th percentile but less than or equal to the 94th percentile are classified as _________.
Overweight
During middle childhood and preadolescence, the child is responsible for __________.
how much they eat
When parents try to control their children’s intake, especially by restricting their access to food, children become __________.
less able to regulate their intake to meet their needs
Which food will most likely enhance iron absorption?
Grapefruit/ citrus/ vitamin C rich foods
The National School Lunch Program Meal Pattern is required to provide ________ of the DRIs on the child’s age or graduation group.
1/3
Some potential consequences of a weight-loss program in childhood are a slowing of linear growth and the beginnings of eating disorders. (T/F)
True
What protein intake is recommended for a 12-year-old girl who weighs 48kg?
45.6 g/day (0.95 grams/kg of bw)
Energy and protein needs are lower on a body-weight basis in ______ than during other stages of development.
Childhood
The CDC 2000 growth charts are a good starting place for assessing the growth of any child (T/F).
True
Many children with CF have slow growth and are lower in weight and shorter than expected (T/F)
True
Which programs encourages parent-provider-community partnerships so that children with complex medical conditions have access to coordinated, well-planned services?
Family/Patient Centered Medical Home Program
Every time a child with cystic fibrosis eats a meal or a snack, they must take pills containing ________.
Enzymes
Many children with cerebral palsy often have constipation _________________.
Becauase coordinated muscle movements are part of bowel emptying.
The USDA requires that school breakfast and lunch menus be modified for children with diagnosis-specific dietary interventions or changes in the texture of foods (T/F).
True
Adolescence is usually defined as the period of life between ___________ years of age.
11 to 21
Weight dissatisfaction is common among adolescent females during and immediately following puberty. (T/F).
True
SMR stage 5 corresponds with prepubertal growth and development. (T/F)
False
Physical activity has been shown to increase steadily throughout adolescence. (T/F)
False
Almost ________ %of adult peak bone mass is accrued during adolescence; thus adolescence is a critical time for osteoporosis prevention.
50 (?)
More frequent family meals are associated with improved dietary intake among adolescents. (T/F)
True
Which vegetarian diet excludes meat, poultry, fish, seafood, eggs, and dairy products?
Vegan