Nutrition 327 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle Exam 3 (Ch.
10-14) Questions With Complete Solutions
1. Children with special health care needs may have additional
nutritional needs. List some examples: Correct Answers -High
protein is needed with high protein losses
-High protein is needed with high protein losses, such as skin
breakdown
-High fluid volume is needed with frequent losses through
vomiting and diarrhea
-High fiber may be needed for chronic-constipation management
1. It is estimated that up to _____ of children with disabilities
have some type of nutritional problem. Correct Answers 90%
1. What ages define middle childhood? Correct Answers
Between the ages of 5 and 10 years
1.Adolescence is defined as the period of life between _____
and ______years of age. Correct Answers 11 and 21 years of
age
10. Children with _____ and __________would always be
interpreted as overweight on standard growth charts because
they have altered muscle size and/or short statures. Correct
Answers -CP ( results in short statues, low muscle tone, low
weight)
-Down syndrome (may reduce muscle tone)
-spina bifida (reduce muscle tone. may impact muscles only in
the lower extremities)
,10. What is Diplegia? Correct Answers Condition in which the
part of the brain controlling movement of the legs is damaged,
qxswinterfering with muscle control and ambulation. Pg. 306
10. Which subjects are included in the School Health Index
(SHI) for Physical Activity, Healthy Eating and a Tobacco-free
Lifestyle? p.337 Correct Answers -Identify strength and
weaknesses of health and safety policies and programs.
-Develop an action plan for improving student health, which can
be incorporated into the school improvement plan.
-Engage teachers, parents, students, and the community in
promoting health-enhancing behaviors and better health.
10.Health advantages for an adolescent consuming a vegetarian
diet include: Correct Answers -high intake of fiber
-relatively high intake of the vitamins and minerals found in
plant-based foods.
11. What are some signs that might indicate feeding problems in
toddlers? Correct Answers Low interest in eating, long
mealtimes (over 30 minutes), preferring liquids over solids, and
food refusals. Pg. 307
11. What is one vegetable that makes a significant contribution
to the diets of adolescents? Correct Answers Potatoes
11. What is the recommended adequate intake of total fiber for
children between the ages of 4 and 8? p. 331, Table 12.5
Correct Answers 25g per day
,11. What percentage of children with developmental delays have
feeding problems? p.359 Correct Answers 70%
12. Based on food consumption data from the NHANES III
survey, what is the mean dietary fiber intake of males between
the ages of 6 and 11 years of age? p. 333, Table 12.7 Correct
Answers 13.6 g
12. Many families experience difficulties when their child
requires nutritional supplementation with a gastrostomy
because: P350 Correct Answers -Eating is such an important
aspect of parenting
-Requires test and surgical procedures to create a gastrostomy
and monitor it over time
-Insurance coverage and financial questions of paying for
complete nutritional supplements
12. What are some behavioral disorders that impact nutritional
status? Correct Answers ADHD: Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder Pg. 309
12.Using the Sexual Maturation Rating (SMR), the PEAK
velocity of linear growth for males occurs at _____ years of age,
on average Correct Answers 14.4 years
13. Normal amounts of carbohydrates are NOT allowed on what
type of diet? p.351 Correct Answers Ketogenic diet, or those
made with an artificial sweetener containing phenylalanine not
recommended for children with PKU
, 13. The BMI for a boy who is 9 years old, weighs 90 lb (40.9
kg), and is 53 in (134 cm) tall is_________. Correct Answers
BMI:22.8, Optimal
13. What are some programs where nutrition care may be
accessed for children with special needs? Correct Answers -
State programs for children
-Early intervention program
-Early childhood education programs
-Head start
-Early head start
-WIC
-Low-birthweight follow-up programs
-Child care feeding programs (USDA)
13.Females experience a _____ increase in body fat during
puberty. p.364 Correct Answers 120 percent
14. Fat-soluble vitamin supplements are recommended for
children with _____ due to poor intestinal absorption of these
nutrients. p.351 Correct Answers PKU
14. Peter, a first-born, had a low birth weight. He grew steadily
in length and continued to gain weight, remaining at the 10th
percentile on the CDC growth charts, until age 3. Between ages
3 and 4, his weight declined without any presenting illnesses.
Would you expect him to be diagnosed FTT? Why or why not?
Correct Answers Yes, FTT is suspected when a child's growth
declines more than two growth percentile in weight-for-age,
weight- for - length, and/or BMI
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