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lecture 4 Flashcards

1
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if an older adult is losing weight, his or her caloric intake is

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less than energy needs

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2
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the final major growth spurt of childhood occurs

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with the onset of puberty

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3
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factors that influence the nutrition needs of young adults include

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physical activity

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4
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biologic processes associatated with aging may cause

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increased ratio of adipose to muscle tissue

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5
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the number of calories oer day supplied as carbohydrate for older adults who require 2000 kcal per day should be

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900 to 1300 (45% to 65% should be carbohydrate)

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6
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a pregnant woman’s energy needs must be met in order to

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spare protein

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7
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the first milk secreted by a new mother is called

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colostrum

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8
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energy requirements decrease as adults age because

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the number of functioning body cells decreases with age

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9
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the ideal first food for infants is

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human milk, breast milk

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10
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the okder americans act provides home-delivered meals for those who

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are ill or disabled

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11
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dehydration is more common in older adults than in younger children because

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the thirst mechanism decreases

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12
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a good source of calcium for a growing child is

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milk

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13
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during the school age years, the rate of growth

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is slow and irregular

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14
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an older adult is most likely to have an inadequate nutrient intakae if he or she

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is alone

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15
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factors that commonly contribute to malnutrition in older adults include

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the loss of teeth and poorly fitting dentures

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16
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older infsants can generally finger feed themselves

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10-12 months

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17
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an example of food that provides building material for tissue growth is

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cheese

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18
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advantages of breat-feeding for the mother include

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convenience and economy

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19
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hypervitaminosis of vitamins a and d is most likely to occur because of

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overuse of vitamin supplemetns

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20
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total weight gain during the first trimester should be

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2-4 lb

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21
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three important factors that support adequate lactation are

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diet, fluids, rest and relaxation

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22
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a good source of iron during pregnancy would be

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lean ground beef

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23
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an adequate source of iron for a breast fed infnat at 8 months of age is

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an enriched rice cereal

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24
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appropiate snack choices for a pregnant woman with morning sickness

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whole wheat toast with a small amount of butter and small portion of fruit

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25
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the best source of folate is

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green leafy veggies

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26
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failure to thrive may vbe caused by

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overdulution of formula

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27
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the most suitable first food for an infant 6 months of age is

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infant rice cereal

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28
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the finding of glycosuria during routine labotary test suggest that the woman has

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gestational diabetes

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29
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a low birth weight infant weighs

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less than 2500 g

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30
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each decade, basal energy needs decrease

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5% to 8%

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31
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making a choice to lose weight and manage ones cholesterol is most to occur during

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middle adult hood

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32
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a pregnant vegeterain can help prevent development of iron-defiency anemia by consuming foods high in

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vitamin c

33
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a good source of energy for children is

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whole wheat toast

34
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nutritional needs during pregnancy are affected by

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the mothers age

35
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it may be advisable for an older adult to take a vitamin or minderal supplemetn

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if he or she has been ill

36
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exampkes of foods high in nutrients that hekp prevent osteoporosis are

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yogurt and canned salmon

37
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a condition of severe, prolonged and persisten vomiting during pregnancy

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hyperemesis gravidarum

38
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eating disorders are common in many groups of adolecent girls because

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society and peers value thinness

39
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babies should not be put to sleep with bottle of formula bc

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this could lead to early tooth decay

40
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the amount of breast milk that most women produce

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is governed by supply and demand

41
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iron needs increase during oregnancy because of

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increased maternal blood volume

42
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at birth, reflexes an infant has

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rooting, sucking, and swallowing

43
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contributing factors for osteopororsis include

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inadequate calcium and vitamin d intake

44
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the older adults diet should include adequate carbohydrates to

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supoort normal brain function

45
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the phase that shows most erratic growth is

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childhood

46
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a type of feeding not recommended for infants

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cows milk

47
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daily kilocalorie needds during the second trimester exceed normal requirements approixmately

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340 kcal

48
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drinking 3 to4 cups of milk a day during pregnancy is recommended because milk is good soource of

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vitamin d

49
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during pregnancy, women should be encouraged not to

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drink alcholic beverages

50
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food intake may decrease after the first year and caloric need is not as great because

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the growth rate slows down

51
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during prenancy a 135 lb woman should kimit her caffeiene intake to

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300 mg per day

52
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what is a food choice to help alleviate constipation during pregnancy

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figs

53
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the congregate meal for sensiors is

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noon meal

54
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a very overweight pregnant woman older than 30 years of age is at high risk for

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gestational diabetes

55
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adequate folate in the periconceptional period helps rpevent

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neural tube defects

56
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effective strategies to delay the onset of type 2 diabetes include

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brisk walking with friends for 45 minutes most days during a lunch break

57
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older adults need more vitamin d than younger adults because

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theya re less effecient at making their own

58
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young childeren should be offered

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small portions so they cna ask for more if hungry

59
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compared with adults, infants nd young children have more body fluid

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outside the cells

60
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during a checkup at the clinic, a childs physical growth is evaluated by using

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growth chart

61
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the mini nutrional assessment identifies

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nutrional risk

62
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the older americans act provides funds for

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congregate and home delivered meals

63
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the feeding process is important for development of

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the bonding relationship witht he parent

64
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nutrion counselors should encourage pregnant teenagers to

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eat foods from alll the basic food groups

65
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several vitamins are required in greater amounts during pregnancy bc

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metabolic activities increases

66
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increased protein is necessary in pregnancy for

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growing maternal tissues

67
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an 8 month old infant who receives approximately 0.4 L of fluid per day is meeting

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75% of fluid needs per day

68
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during childhood, most calories are needed for

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basal metabolic needs

69
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the most common cause of anemia durinc pregnancy is

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iron deficiency

70
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high bp and the accumulation of protien in the urine may be signs of

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preeclampsia

71
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physiologic problems of older adults include

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decreased thirst and tase sensations

72
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congregate meals are most often served at a

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senior center

73
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an accepetblae pregancy weight for a woman whose prepregnancy weight is 125 lb is

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150 to 160 lb ( add 25 to 35 lb to reg weight)

74
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the approximate recommended age for adding solid food to an infants diet is

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6 months

75
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paretns who use natural foods should be advised to

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avoid giving honey to a child younger than 1 year of age

76
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for residents in long term care facilities, the type of diet model recommended is

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least restrictive

77
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feeding older adults with sensitivity includes

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giving sufficient time to chew and swallow

78
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the protein needs of an older adult are influenced by the adequancy of

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caloric intake

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