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Q: The federally funded WIC program provides food supplement vouchers for: a. pregnant women b. infants c. young children to age 5 d. all answers are correct

Q: Cereals containing ____should be introduced by six months of age.a. ironb. vitamin Dc. vitamin Cd. calcium

Q: Maternal nutrient deficiencies that commonly produce low-birth weight infants include all of the following EXCEPT: a. protein b. folacin and vitamin D c. fat and zinc d. calories

Q: Infant formulas are manufactured so they are: a. high in protein b. low in sugar c. high in minerals and vitamins d. similar in composition to breast milk

Q: Infants' teeth usually begin to erupt around ____months of age.a. 3-4b. 6-7c. 8-9d. 10-12

Q: All of the following foods are common allergens EXCEPT: a. eggs b. orange juice c. rice d. whole wheat bread

Q: A three-month-old infant's diet should consist of: a. plenty of fruits and vegetables b. only cereals c. meats, vegetables, and milk d. breast milk or formula only

Q: Infants often begin to drink liquids from a cup at approximately: a. 2 to 3 months b. 6 to 7 months c. 9 to 10 months d. 12 months

Q: At approximately what age does an infant develop a pincer grip? a. 3-4 months b. 5-6 months c. 7-8 months d. 9-10 months

Q: Eggs, meats, citrus juices, and wheat cereals may cause: a. allergic reactions b. constipation c. growth that is too rapid d. excessive weight gain

Q: Honey or foods containing honey should not be fed to infants because they: a. are difficult to digest b. provide too many empty calories c. may contain botulism spores d. can cause diarrhea

Q: An infant's high nutrient needs are the result of: a. rapid growth b. physical activity c. frequent illness d. genetics

Q: Infants will ____their birth weight by the time they turn one year old.a. doubleb. triplec. quadrupled. equal

Q: Infants are able to digest carbohydrates (cereals) by six months of age. a. True b. False

Q: Pureed meats should be introduced into an infant's diet around three to four months of age to address depleted iron reserves.a. Trueb. False

Q: Adding cereal to the infant's bottle can lead to Baby Bottle Tooth Decay (BBTD). a. True b. False

Q: A mother's breast milk changes in composition to meet the infant's nutrient needs. a. True b. False

Q: The first semi-solid food offered to an infant is usually a rice cereal. a. True b. False

Q: Microwaving is a quick and easy way to heat bottles of formula or frozen breast milk. a. True b. False

Q: An infant who turns her head to the side while eating should be urged to continue eating until all of her food is gone. a. True b. False

Q: Infants are able to sit alone with little support by four months of age. a. True b. False

Q: Vomiting and diarrhea in infants can be caused by food allergies and/or overfeeding. a. True b. False

Q: By six months of age, infants can be fed undiluted cow's milk. a. True b. False

Q: Briefly explain how a child can obtain adequate dietary protein if they don't include any meat in their meals.

Q: Which two MyPlate food groups are the major contributors of iron, thiamin, and niacin? Is it safe to assume that if a child's iron intake is adequate, it is likely that his or her thiamin and niacin needs are also being met?

Q: Describe the roles that water plays in the body.

Q: Iron deficiency anemia is common in the post six-month-old infant and the toddler. Why does this happen? What food sources should be served to correct this problem?

Q: What factors influence a person's water requirement?

Q: Name two factors that would maximize the absorption of both iron and calcium and two factors that would decrease absorption of these two minerals.

Q: Macaroni and cheese is an example of a ______protein.

Q: Incomplete proteins are generally _____-source foods.

Q: Taking large-dose supplements of calcium will ______the rate of its absorption and availability.

Q: Children are often deficient in vitamins A and C because of their refusal to eat ____and _______.

Q: _____is a mineral that is essential for strong tooth enamel formation and resistance to decay.

Q: Healthy neuromuscular function requires the presence of vitamins B and _____.

Q: The ______ in hemoglobin is responsible for carrying oxygen to all body cells.

Q: Bread, black beans, and peanut butter are examples of ______proteins.

Q: ______proteins are present in meats, including fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy products.

Q: Amino acids that are produced in the body are called______ .

Q: Physical activity ______calcium absorption.

Q: promotes bone and blood formation by improving the absorption of calcium and iron. a. Vitamin C b. Thiamin c. Vitamin A d. Vitamin D

Q: Vitamins: a. are an important energy source b. aid in cell division and new cell growth c. yield essential amino acids required for growth d. reduce the incidence of tooth decay

Q: Which of the following combinations is an example of a complementary protein? a. cheese pizza b. tuna salad sandwich c. bagel with jelly d. hotdog on a bun

Q: Fluoride affects tooth development in all the following ways EXCEPT: a. it improves resistance to decay b. it causes brown staining if consumed in high doses c. it increases the strength of tooth enamel d. it slows calcium absorption

Q: The formation of healthy hemoglobin requires an adequate intake of: a. potassium b. iron c. protein d. calcium

Q: A lack of adequate iron in children's diet can lead to: a. brittle bones b. tooth decay c. dehydration d. anemia

Q: Which of the following food combinations does not provide all of the essential amino acids? a. macaroni and cheese b. rice pudding with cinnamon sugar c. peanut butter and jelly sandwich d. pasta with tomato sauce

Q: The body's water requirements can be met through beverage intake (including water), solid foods, and : a. perspiration b. the end product of energy metabolism c. water vapor in the air d. none of these answers are correct

Q: Amino acids that cannot be supplied by the body are called: a. complete b. incomplete c. essential d. nonessential

Q: Water-soluble vitamins: a. are excreted in the urine b. are stored in the body c. should be included in the diet every day d. are excreted in the urine and must be included in the diet every day

Q: The transmission of nerve impulses requires the presence of sodium, potassium, magnesium and: a. iron b. thiamin c. phosphorus d. calcium

Q: Vitamins that can cause toxicity if ingested in excessive amounts are: a. vitamins A, C, and D b. vitamin C, thiamin, and riboflavin c. vitamins A, D, and B6 d. niacin, folacin, and biotin

Q: _____is(are) the end product(s) of protein digestion.a. Nitrogenb. Fatty acidsc. Energyd. Amino acids

Q: All the following nutrient classes function to promote growth EXCEPT:a. proteinsb. fatsc. mineralsd. water

Q: Infants and toddlers rarely experience a calcium deficiency because they consume generous amounts of milk. a. True b. False

Q: A child who follows a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet wouldnot consume eggs or dairy products. a. True b. False

Q: Vitamin C promotes bone and tooth formation by improving collagen development and calcium absorption. a. True b. False

Q: Enriched bread and cereal products provide a good source of iron for children. a. True b. False

Q: Vitamins influence the way in which minerals and protein are used in the body. a. True b. False

Q: A child who is allergic to all citrus foods and includes none in his diet may be deficient in vitamin A. a. True b. False

Q: Vitamin C enhances the absorption of both iron and calcium from their food sources. a. True b. False

Q: Fruit juice is an acceptable substitute for meeting a child's water need. a. True b. False

Q: Milk is a rich source of calcium but a poor source of iron. a. True b. False

Q: Grain products are enriched with folacin to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects. a. True b. False

Q: The production, storage, and release of energy from carbohydrates and fats depend upon the availability of calcium and sodium. a. True b. False

Q: There is no part of your body that you can touch, feel, or see that does not contain protein and some minerals. a. True b. False

Q: Compare the energy needs of a 45-pound, four-year-old child with the energy needs of his 120-pound mother. Explain why the child's energy need is greater than that of his mother's?

Q: What benefits does the lactose in breast milk and formula offer for the young infant?

Q: Why should a child younger than two-years not be given skim milk?

Q: Why should a child who has the genetic disease PKU not be given foods that contain aspartame, a commonly used artificial low-calorie sweetener?

Q: What benefits are associated with increasing a child's level of physical activity?

Q: Why is it important not to restrict fat in an infant's or toddler's diet?

Q: Plant-source oils that have been converted to a solid or semisolid form are called ______ fats.

Q: Proteins must be broken down into ____________________ ____________________ before they can be used for tissue growth and repair.

Q: Cholesterol is found only in ________-source foods.

Q: Individuals are encouraged to limit their intake of animal-source foods because they tend to be high in _______ fats and may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Q: _____is a complex carbohydrate found in fruits and vegetables that humans are not able to digest.

Q: The form of carbohydrate that circulates in the blood stream (blood sugar) is called ____ .

Q: ____________________ is the least sweet sugar, and ____________________ is the sweetest of all sugars.

Q: A child's basal metabolic needs are ________ than the energy required for voluntary physical activity.