Chapter 15 Test Nutrition Issues

Obesity in children is defined as having a BMI at or above what percentile?

Parents should force their children to eat healthy foods to avoid obesity.

Which of the following does NOT contribute to chronic dehydration in elderly individuals? A) Kidney function changes with advancing age. B) Older adults may limit fluid intake due to urinary incontinence. C) Perspiration increases as we age. D) The thirst mechanism is impaired in the elderly.

Inadequate consumption of which of the following causes the most common nutrient deficiency in young children?

The growth spurt starts earlier in boys than in girls.

Which of the following is NOT a physiological change that typically occurs as a person ages? A) decreased taste and smell acuity B) decreased fat mass C) decreased lean body mass D) decreased bone density

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of adolescent eating habits?

For proper growth and development, toddlers should consume a minimum of what percentage of their total daily energy intake as fat?

Eating disorders do not occur in adolescent boys.

Which nutrient deficiency in older adults can lead to a decreased sense of taste and smell? a) protein b) vitamin D c) iron d) zinc

The cartilage that is located at the end of long bones that closes when growth ceases is called the a) trabecular plate. b) epiphyseal plate. c) cortical plate. d) osteoid plate.

Intermittent fasting (IF) involves A) an increase in blood glucose fasting levels. B) a reduction in average energy intake. C) increases in low-density lipoproteins (LDLs). D) the alteration in patterns of food intake.

The Institute of Medicine recommends that children be very active for at LEAST

Which of the following is NOT associated with developing toddlers' healthy eating habits? a) rewarding meal completion with dessert b) snacking between meals c) including toddlers in food shopping and preparation d) small portion sizes

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of a Calorie-restricted (CR) diet? a) Caloric restriction causes marked improvement in insulin sensitivity. b) Calorie restriction results in increased energy expenditure. c) The reduced metabolic rate results in a significantly lower production of free radicals. d) The reduced caloric intake results in reduced oxidative damage to DNA and other cells.

Girls gain more body fat through adolescence than do boys.

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate weight control recommendation for an overweight 11-year-old?

The RDA for carbohydrate for toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, teens, and adults is how many grams per day?

As compared to infancy, growth rates increase during the preschool years.

The fluid needs of adolescents are higher than those of children