Final Review Flashcards
Infant mortality includes
deaths that occur within the first year of life
Which of the following best describes motor development in infants?
voluntary control of muscles starts from head and moves down legs AND voluntary muscle control develops with central muscles and then moves out to hand muscles
The process of breaking down body protein to generate energy is known as
catabolism
The FIRST step in correcting failure to thrive (FTT) is
increasing calorie and protein intakes
Which of the following is a warning sign indicating growth problems in infants
- drop in weight without regain within a few weeks
- plateau in weight gain for more than one month
- lack of height gain
- plateau in head circumference gain for more than one month
Infants need a high fat diet compared to older people; therefore, up to ? of calories from fat may be recommended
55%
If a child is allergic to eggs, it is not necessary to avoid a food that has eggs in it as long as it has been cooked
false
Which form (folate/folic acid) is more bioavailable
folic acid
A BMI in the 90th percentile would indicate that a 3 year old was
overweight
Potential consequences of a weight loss program in childhood are slowed linear growth and the beginning of an eating disorder?
True
At a daycare centre, a small chocolate candy bar was given to only the 3 year olds who ate everything at mealtime. Choose the best description of the feeding relationship problem between the day care centre staff and 3 year olds?
the daycare centre staff has inappropriately used coercion to control food intake
Preadolescence is generally defined as ages:
9 to 11 for girls/10 to 12 for boys
What are the proposed mechanisms by which television viewing contributes to obesity?
- reduced energy expenditure
- increased intake while watching television
The most significant predictor of childhood obesity has been found to be
parental obesity
The struggle for independence that characterizes adolescent psychosocial development may lead to the development of health compromising eating behaviours including
- excessive dieting
- meal skipping
- use of non-conventional nutritional supplements
- the adoption of fad diets
The DRI energy in adolescence is based upon the assumption of a moderate to high activity level
False
Health advantages for an adolescent consuming a vegetarian diet include
- high intake of fiber
- high intakes of vitamins and minerals found in plant foods
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of iron deficiency anemia?
thirst
Which of the following is a symptom of iron deficiency anemia?
- decreased immune status
- fatigue
- reduced physical endurance
During peak weight gain, adolescent males gain an average of ? lb/year
20
Susan is a 15 year old who likes fruits, vegetables, and breads but refuses to consume milk, seafood and eggs. A recent doctor visit revealed normal hemoglobin and plasma ferritin levels. What would you advise?
Vitamin D (400IU/day)
Men and women continue to develop bone density until 40 years of age
false
Which type of fiber is helpful in decreasing the absorption of cholesterol?
- oatmeal
- viscous fiber
The two leading causes of death among the elderly are heart disease and
cancer
