Family and Consumer Sciences
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Course Introduction
Family and Consumer Sciences is a multidisciplinary course that explores the relationship between individuals, families, and their communities, with an emphasis on enhancing well-being and quality of life. The curriculum covers essential topics such as nutrition, financial literacy, human development, interpersonal relationships, resource management, housing, and textiles. Students learn practical skills for daily living, gain an understanding of family dynamics, and examine the impact of societal trends on family structures and consumer choices. The course prepares students to make informed decisions that benefit themselves, their families, and the broader society.
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Nutrition Through the Life Cycle 5th Edition by Judith E. Brown
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Chapter 1: Nutrition Basics
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Q1) Percent Daily Values on the Nutrition Facts label are based on a _____-calorie diet.
A)1000
B)1200
C)1500
D)1800
E)2000
Answer: E
Q2) The Estimated Average Requirement (EAR)means:
A)an intake level that meets the nutrient needs of 98% of healthy people.
B)an intake value that meets the nutrient needs of half the healthy individuals in a group.
C)the upper limits of a nutrient compatible with health.
D)the nutrient intake standard for healthy people.
E)that this is a "tentative" RDA.
Answer: B
Q3) There are no programs to improve eating behaviors in school-aged children.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Preconception Nutrition
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Q1) The first half of the menstrual cycle is called the _____.
A)follicular phase
B)luteal phase
C)estrogen phase
D)primordial phase
E)None of the above
Answer: A
Q2) Approximately what % of couples fail to conceive within 12 months of attempting pregnancy?
A)25%
B)10%
C)50%
D)15%
Answer: D
Q3) The subfertility of one partner can be overcome by the reproductive capacity in the other partner.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) _____ during the first 2 months of pregnancy is teratogenic and leads to a two- to three-fold risk of congenital abnormalities.
A)A high blood glucose level
B)Type 1 diabetes
C)Type 2 diabetes
D)Insulin resistance
E)Celiac disease
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following conditions would <b>NOT</b> be seen in higher rates in obese women?
A)Type 1 diabetes
B)Infertility
C)Type 2 diabetes
D)PCOS
E)Metabolic syndrome
Answer: A
Q3) The treatment for celiac disease is long-term steroid therapy.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Nutrition During Pregnancy
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Q1) Iron is absorbed best when:
A)you take a separate iron supplement (not in a multi-vitamin).
B)you have a higher need for iron.
C)you eat meat,poultry,or fish.
D)all of the above
E)b and c only
Q2) A critical period of <b>spinal cord development </b>following conception is:
A)1-2 weeks after conception.
B)3-4 weeks after conception.
C)5-6 weeks after conception.
D)7-8 weeks after conception.
E)9-10 weeks after conception.
Q3) Which of the following fruits and vegetables would supply a large amount of antioxidants?
A)Bananas and green grapes
B)Pumpkin and Swiss chard
C)Blueberries and cranberries
D)a and b
E)b and c
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Chapter 5: Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) The mainstay of treatment for gestational diabetes is to normalize blood glucose levels with _____.
A)oral medications
B)insulin injections or an insulin pump
C)a low-calorie,high-protein diet
D)medical nutrition therapy focusing on diet and exercise
E)a very low calorie intake
Q2) What percentage of all newborns are from multifetal births?
A)3%
B)5%
C)11%
D)21%
Q3) Mickie's BMI indicates that she was:
A)underweight going into pregnancy.
B)at a normal weight going into pregnancy.
C)overweight going into pregnancy.
D)obese going into pregnancy.
E)morbidly obese going into pregnancy.
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Chapter 6: Nutrition During Lactation
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Q1) Shelly is a 25-year-old breastfeeding mom who is trying to lose weight.Her OBGYN has suggested that she go on a very-low-fat diet (~15% of calories)to help with weight loss.How will this change the fat composition of her breast milk?
A)It will not change the fat composition at all.
B)Her breast milk will contain more very-long-chain fatty acids.
C)Her breast milk will contain more saturated fatty acids.
D)Her breast milk will contain more medium-chain fatty acids.
E)Her breast milk will contain more cholesterol.
Q2) Milk "comes in" during which stage of lactogenesis?
A)Lactogenesis I
B)Lactogenesis II
C)Lactogenesis III
D)Lactogenesis IV
E)Lactogenesis V
Q3) A baby that is not given vitamin K at birth may have:
A)excessive bleeding due to a lack of blood clotting.
B)decreased calcium absorption.
C)increased incidence of colic.
D)increased incidence of diarrhea.
E)All of the above
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Chapter 7: Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) Which of the following foods has been shown to cause colicky babies?
A)Red peppers
B)Chocolate
C)Garlic
D)Tomatoes
Q2) The scarcity of human milk banks in North America results from all of the following <b>EXCEPT</b>:
A)the availability of wet nurses.
B)a resurgence of tuberculosis.
C)HIV.
D)risks related to donors who might use drugs.
Q3) It will take approximately _____ hour(s)to eliminate the alcohol in one glass of wine from a 120-pound nursing woman.
A)<1
B)2 to 3
C)4 to 5
D)6 to 7
E)12 or more
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Chapter 8: Infant Nutrition
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Q1) The recommended age for weaning an infant from the breast or bottle to a cup is from _____ months.
A)6 to 8
B)8 to 10
C)10 to 12
D)12 to 24
E)24 to 36
Q2) The process of breaking down body protein to generate energy is known as: A)catabolism.
B)cannibalism.
C)anabolism.
D)annihilation.
E)anaerobic metabolism.
Q3) Small for gestational age (SGA)means: A)small for dates.
B)birth weight is <10th percentile for gestational age.
C)appropriate for gestational age.
D)a and b
E)a and c
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Chapter 9: Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) Protein sparing is best defined as:
A)eating enough protein so that you have plenty to spare.
B)eating enough carbohydrate so that protein can be used for growth.
C)eating enough fat so that protein can be used for growth.
D)All of the above
E)b and c only
Q2) What is the gestation-adjusted age for a 9-month-old infant born preterm (32 weeks)?
A)6.5 months
B)7 months
C)8 months
D)8.5 months
Q3) The initial nutrition problems resulting from VLBW and ELBW include:
A)inability to nurse like a full-term infant.
B)for most,a requirement for respiratory support to breathe.
C)a greater likelihood of food allergies and difficulty feeding.
D)a and b
E)b and c
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Chapter 10: Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition
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Q1) Approximately _____ of children between the ages of two and five years old consume soft drinks.
A)10%
B)25%
C)50%
D)75%
E)90%
Q2) Snacks provide important nutrients in toddlers' and preschool children's diets.
A)True
B)False
Q3) On average,toddlers gain 8 oz/month and preschoolers gain _____ lb/year.
A)4.4
B)6.2
C)8.3
D)10.5
Q4) Data from a national survey indicate that the toddlers who receive vitamin and mineral supplements are those who benefit the most.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) Which of the following foods would be an inappropriate choice to feed a child with cerebral palsy who tires quickly at meal time?
A)Corn on the cob
B)Steamed or cooked carrots
C)Applesauce
D)Mashed potatoes
E)Cream of Wheat cereal
Q2) Which of the following foods should be excluded from the diets of children with celiac disease?
A)Milk
B)Corn cereal
C)Pasta
D)Mashed potatoes
Q3) At what age do early intervention programs occur?
A)0-12 months
B)0-16 months
C)6-18 months
D)6-24 months
E)0-36 months
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Chapter 12: Child and Preadolescent Nutrition
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Q1) The developmental stage of "concrete operations" is characterized by:
A)being able to focus on several aspects of a situation at the same time.
B)some degree of cause/effect reasoning ability.
C)being able to classify,reclassify,and generalize.
D)the ability to see another's point of view.
E)All of the above
Q2) Plot the BMI you calculated from the previous question on the CDC growth chart above.What is the classification for this child's weight status?
A)Underweight
B)Normal weight
C)Overweight
D)Obese
Q3) What is the recommended adequate intake of total fiber for children between the ages of 4 and 8?
A)25 g/day
B)29 g/day
C)31 g/day
D)35 g/day
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Chapter 13: Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and
Interventions
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT a secondary effect of cerebral palsy?
A)Dehydration
B)Constipation
C)Contractures
D)Gastroesophageal reflux
Q2) Which of the following would be important information to provide to parents of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
A)Avoiding sugary foods and television will decrease the child's potential for over-stimulation.
B)Giving daily multivitamins helps with nutritional deficiencies and increases attention span in many children.
C)The best approach to changing behaviors is to use a permissive style of parenting.
D)Less interference with appetite and growth is likely if the child does not take medications during school holidays.
E)All of the above
Q3) Type 2 diabetes is more common in very young children than type 1 diabetes.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Adolescent Nutrition
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Q1) A semi-vegetarian diet excludes milk and eggs.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Fast-food restaurants and food courts are favorite eating places for adolescents because:
A)they offer an informal social setting.
B)the food is relatively inexpensive.
C)fast food can be eaten outside of the restaurant.
D)it is easier than eating at home.
E)a and b
F)c and d
Q3) Teenagers are future oriented and tend to be concerned to what will happen to them when they get older.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Approximately 7% of adolescent boys consume _____ serving(s)of vegetables per day.
A)less than one
B)more than one
C)no
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Chapter 15: Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) Mary is 15,and has recurrent binges after which she uses laxatives to purge.Her BMI is in the 95th %tile,classifying her as overweight;therefore,she cannot be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The two subtypes of anorexia nervosa are restricting and non-restricting;these subtypes are similar in that both:
A)present with a refusal to maintain a minimally normal body weight.
B)exhibit regular episodes of purging.
C)affect only teenage girls.
D)are caused by a realistic body image.
E)follow periods of excessive dieting.
Q3) Adolescents who take vitamin-mineral supplements tend to consume a more nutritionally adequate diet than those who don't.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Mortality rates are higher for bulimia nervosa than for anorexia nervosa.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Adult Nutrition
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Q1) A thin Southeast Asian woman has energy needs of 1200 Calories/day.According to the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges,how many grams of total fat would be recommended as her highest daily limit?
A)10
B)25
C)47
D)60
E)75
Q2) The most variable component of energy expenditure is:
A)the thermic effect of food.
B)basal metabolic rate.
C)activity thermogenesis.
D)expenditures during sleep.
E)bone mass.
Q3) Prevalence of salt sensitivity and early onset of high blood pressure is higher in African Americans compared to whites.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) Diseases that develop during the adult years partially result from:
A)diets high in fruits and vegetables.
B)diets low in salt and sugar.
C)diets high in fiber.
D)diets high in saturated fats.
E)All of the above
Q2) All of the following are characteristic of weight-management programs based on cognitive behavioral therapy EXCEPT _____.
A)they include regular exercise
B)they offer realistic weight loss goals
C)they offer problem-solving solutions to dietary practices that can be followed over a lifetime
D)they cost a lot of money and are usually not offered to low-income families
Q3) The majority of cancers develop in:
A)epithelial tissue.
B)lymph nodes.
C)adipocytes.
D)bones and bone marrow.
E)connective tissue.
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Chapter 18: Nutrition and Older Adults
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Q1) It is common for the elderly to have suboptimal vitamin D status or develop vitamin D deficiency due to all of the following EXCEPT:
A)inadequate exposure to sunlight.
B)wearing of lighter clothing to stay comfortable.
C)nutrient-drug interactions.
D)decreased skin synthesis capacity.
E)All of the above would be reasons why the elderly have vitamin D deficiencies.
Q2) Which of the following regimens would best help an elderly person to maintain functional status?
A)Estrogen pills and walking downstairs
B)Healthy diet and stress-reduction biofeedback
C)Swimming with webbed gloves and walking 2-3 times/week
D)Calcium supplements and walking 2-3 times/week
Q3) Researchers are finding that older persons need higher levels of protein intake than previously thought.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) Which of the following would NOT be defined as a stroke or TIA?
A)Reduced cerebral blood flow
B)An obstruction that clogs a blood vessel supplying oxygen to the brain
C)A vessel in the brain that ruptures and decreases blood supply to the brain
D)Plaque that builds up in the arteries supplying blood to the brain
E)Any of these would fit the definition for stroke/TIA.
Q2) Compared to younger adults,the elderly use proportionately more health care services.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Diabetes diagnosis criteria and management goals for older adults are different from those for younger adults.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The FIRST remedy advised for osteoarthritis is:
A)weight loss if overweight.
B)an anti-inflammatory eating pattern.
C)chondroitin and glucosamine supplements to relieve inflammation.
D)gamma-linolenic acid supplements to help reduce pain and stiffness.
E)All of the above should be used in combination.
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