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Life Cycle Nutrition explores the changing nutritional requirements and challenges encountered during different stages of the human lifespan, from preconception and pregnancy through infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging. The course emphasizes the physiological, psychological, and social factors that influence dietary needs at each life stage, highlighting the importance of proper nutrition for growth, development, health maintenance, and disease prevention. Students will examine specific nutrient requirements, common health concerns, and strategies for promoting optimal dietary habits tailored to each phase of the life cycle.
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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) Key recommendations found in the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans emphasize:
A)the importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight for prevention of overweight and obesity.
B)increasing physical activity and reducing time spent doing sedentary behaviors.
C)focusing on whole grains and highly colored vegetables.
D)cooking foods to safe temperatures.
E)These are all key points.
Answer: E
Q2) Which of the following nutrients is considered nonessential?
A)Vitamin C
B)Iron
C)Cholesterol
D)Potassium
E)Vitamin E
Answer: C
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Chapter 2: Preconception Nutrition
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Q1) Which of the following would <b>NOT</b> be a component of the Nutrition Care Process?
A)Nutrition assessment
B)Nutrition diagnosis
C)Nutrition intervention
D)Nutrition screening
E)Nutrition monitoring
Answer: D
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) Adequate folate intake is needed before conception.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) Untreated phenylketonuria in pregnant women can lead to:
A)increased risk of heart defects in the infant.
B)infants with microcephaly.
C)severe mental retardation in children.
D)All of the above
E)a and b only
Answer: D
Q2) The onset of hypothalamic amenorrhea is related to:
A)being underweight,as is seen in anorexia nervosa.
B)weight loss accompanied by intense exercise,as seen in the female athlete triad.
C)caloric restriction leading to an energy deficit.
D)All of the above
E)a and b only
Answer: D
Q3) All people with type 2 diabetes can manage their glucose levels with diet and exercise only.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Nutrition During Pregnancy
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Q1) Based on your above answer,this baby is:
A)small for gestational age (SGA).
B)large for gestational age (LGA).
C)appropriate for gestational age (AGA).
Q2) Decreased conversion of glucose to glycogen and fat,lowered maternal utilization of glucose,and increased liver production of glucose help:
A)ensure the mother does not gain excessive weight during the second half of pregnancy.
B)ensure a constant supply of fat for maternal energy needs.
C)ensure a constant supply of glucose for fetal growth and development.
D)ensure that women do not expend too much energy on metabolism and have plenty of energy to support fetal growth.
E)promote healthy weight gain for pregnant women.
Q3) Based on her BMI,Jane would be considered:
A)underweight.
B)normal weight.
C)overweight.
D)obese.
E)morbidly obese.
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Chapter 5: Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) Diets characterized by a high intake of _____ have been linked to a decreased risk of preeclampsia.
A)protein-containing foods
B)plant foods
C)salty foods
D)sweet or sugary foods
E)processed foods
Q2) The most commonly observed eating disorder in pregnancy is A)bulimia nervosa.
B)anorexia nervosa.
C)binge eating disorder.
D)emotional overeating.
E)None of the above;women do not ovulate when they have an eating disorder
Q3) Preeclampsia-eclampsia represents a syndrome characterized by all of the following <b>EXCEPT</b>:
A)blood vessel spasms and constriction.
B)increased calcium excretion.
C)oxidative stress and inflammation.
D)platelet aggregation and blood coagulation.
E)insulin resistance.
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Chapter 6: Nutrition During Lactation
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Q1) A nursing mother is given a diaper bag full of formula samples and coupons by her nurse upon discharge from the hospital.What is the nurse telling her?
A)She has been a great patient and her nurse wants to give her a gift.
B)The nurse wants to make sure she can get a discount on formula should she decide to try it instead of breastfeed.
C)The nurse knows she is returning to work and will need to supplement the baby's diet.
D)The nurse is letting her know that formula is just as good as breast milk.
E)Both b and c
Q2) Breastfeeding may be used to reduce infant discomfort during minor invasive procedures.
A)True
B)False
Q3) What is likely happening to this baby and causing the diarrhea?
A)The baby is not latched on properly.
B)The mother is not producing enough breast milk.
C)The baby is getting too much foremilk and not enough hindmilk.
D)The baby has a poor suckle.
E)The baby is lactose intolerant.
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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) It is better to smoke and breastfeed than to smoke and <b>NOT</b> breastfeed.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A lactation consultant is observing a new mom breastfeeding and notices that the baby is making smacking and clicking sounds as she sucks.This tells her that:
A)the baby is eating well and has a strong suckle.
B)the baby has a cleft palate and should be closely followed.
C)the baby is not latched on correctly and this may increase the risk of sore nipples.
D)this is just a noisy baby.
E)Noise is not an indicator of anything.
Q4) Physicians typically are well trained to counsel women on breastfeeding.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 8: Infant Nutrition
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Q1) Which of the following is NOT one of the infant growth charts developed by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (part of the CDC)?
A)Weight for age
B)Length for age
C)Weight for length
D)Head circumference for weight
E)Head circumference for age
Q2) Based on your answer to question #11,a 5-month-old infant would require approximately _____ total Calories per day based on a weight of 6 kg.
A)648
B)732
C)924
D)1037
E)1251
Q3) Dietary fiber recommendations are the same for infants as they are for toddlers and children.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) What is the most appropriate nutrition intervention for a special needs infant who has gastroesophageal reflux and swallowing difficulty?
A)Add 4 oz fruit juice as a snack
B)Feed infant more often
C)Mix baby rice cereal with standard formula
D)Supplement with a mixture of amino acids,carbohydrates,fats,vitamins,and minerals
E)Provide a concentrated formula that provides 40 cal/fluid ounce
Q2) Breast milk would most likely NOT be recommended for a preterm infant.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Infants need a high-fat diet compared to older people;therefore,up to _____ of calories from fat may be recommended.
A)25%
B)32%
C)40%
D)55%
E)60%
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Chapter 10: Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition
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Q1) Parents can influence the eating behaviors of toddlers in which of the following ways?
A)What they bring into the house and have available to eat
B)How they prepare food and when they serve it
C)Their attitudes and behaviors around food
D)All of the above
E)a and b only
Q2) Snacks provide important nutrients in toddlers' and preschool children's diets.
A)True
B)False
Q3) 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%
Q4) The preschool-age child should eat the same amount at breakfast each day. A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) What are the dietary recommendations for toddlers with bronchopulmonary dysplasia?
A)Small,frequent meals
B)Concentrated sources of calories,such as commercially prepared supplements
C)Enteral (tube)feedings through the night
D)All of the above
E)a and b only
Q2) Diplegia is a condition that is characterized by:
A)damage that occurs to underdeveloped lungs resulting in breathing that requires extra effort.
B)a genetic change on the X chromosome resulting in severe neurological delays.
C)damage to the part of the brain controlling movement of the legs,interfering with muscle control and ambulation.
D)damage to chromosome 7,interfering with all the exocrine functions in the body.
E)destruction of the infection-fighting abilities of the body by a virus.
Q3) Genetic syndromes can affect growth rate.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: Child and Preadolescent Nutrition
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Q1) What are the proposed mechanisms by which television viewing contributes to obesity?
A)Reduced energy expenditure
B)More commercials advertising appropriate foods
C)Increased intake while watching television
D)All of the above
E)a and c only
Q2) A dose-response relationship has been detected between the prevalence of obesity and time spent viewing television.For each additional hour of television viewed in the 12to 17-year-old group,the prevalence of obesity increased by: A)2%.
B)5%.
C)9%.
D)15%.
E)21%.
Q3) In 2009,approximately _____ U.S.children did not have health insurance.
A)1.8 million
B)10 million
C)7.5 million
D)25 million
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Chapter 13: Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) Treatment for diabetes includes regulating:
A)the timing of meals.
B)the composition of meals.
C)the amount of exercise.
D)insulin or oral medications.
E)All of the above
Q2) Protein needs for children with special health care needs are _____ those for other children.
A)less than B)the same as C)greater than D)Variable,depending on the chronic health care condition.
Q3) Energy and protein needs for children with cystic fibrosis are _____ those of healthy children.
A)less than B)the same as C)two to four times greater than D)greater than four times
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Chapter 14: Adolescent Nutrition
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Q1) Which of the following adolescent students is at nutrition risk?
A)A girl following a vegetarian diet,drinking three glasses of soymilk per day
B)An adolescent who works at Burger King restaurant (located in his school)4 times per week over the lunch hour
C)A Southeast Asian girl who eats rice at the evening meal every night at home
D)An African American who drinks a sports shake for breakfast to help build muscles and allow him to sleep in
Q2) What beverage would be a good accompaniment to this meal and provide a nutrient that is usually scarce in adolescent diets?
A)Nonfat milk
B)Diet soda
C)Water
D)Regular soda
E)Iced tea with sweetener
Q3) 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) What is the recommended amount of dietary cholesterol for youth?
A) \( \leq 100 \mathrm{mg} / \) day
B) \( \leq 250 \mathrm{mg} / \) day
C) \( \leq 300 \mathrm{mg} / \) day
D) \( \leq 500 \mathrm{mg} / \) day
E) There is no recommendation for this age group.
Q2) Traditional carbohydrate loading is the process of:
A)eating as much carbohydrate as possible on a daily basis to "load" your muscle stores.
B)eating low-carbohydrate foods for the first 3 days of the week,while continuing to exercise,and then consuming a high-carbohydrate diet the 3 days prior to competition while exercising minimally.
C)eating a ratio of 40% carbohydrate,30% fat,and 30% protein in order to shift to a "fat burning" metabolism.
D)All of the above
E)a and c only
Q3) 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) On average,adult males ages 20-49 years do not get enough protein.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What is Michelle's estimated daily Calorie expenditure?
A)1500
B)1780
C)1930
D)2100
E)2450
Q3) All of the following are considered dietary supplements EXCEPT: A)vitamins.
B)enzymes.
C)minerals.
D)prebiotics.
E)All of the above are dietary supplements
Q4) Using the answer from question #45,would this product fit the Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range for fat intake?
A)Yes
B)No
C)Not enough information to determine
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Chapter 17: Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) How would you classify Molly's weight from question #35 based on the NIH classification?
A)Underweight
B)Normal weight
C)Overweight
D)Obese
E)Severely obese
Q2) Diabetes is diagnosed when fasting blood sugar is higher than _____.
A)90 mg/dL
B)100 mg/dL
C)125 mg/dL
D)140 mg/dL
E)150 mg/dL
Q3) Overweight and obesity are associated with an increased risk of which of the following conditions?
A)Sleep apnea
B)Gallbladder disease
C)Type 2 diabetes
D)Osteoarthritis
E)All of the above
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Chapter 18: Nutrition and Older Adults
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Q1) Aging theories try to explain the mechanisms behind:
A)loss of physical resilience.
B)decreased resistance to disease.
C)physical and mental changes associated with aging.
D)All of the above
Q2) Which of the following is NOT one of the DETERMINE warning signs of poor nutritional health?
A)Disease
B)Early detection
C)Economic hardship
D)Elder years above 80
E)Involuntary weight loss/gain
Q3) The DETERMINE checklist from the NSI is used to ALERT seniors to possible nutrition-related health concerns,but is not in itself used to diagnose poor nutritional health.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Older people do NOT benefit from exercise as much as younger people.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 19: Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions
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Q1) Diabetes diagnosis criteria and management goals for older adults are different from those for younger adults.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Studies have linked the use of aluminum pans to the development of Alzheimer's disease.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Changes in oral health are common in older adults,and may include:
A)missing teeth.
B)cavities.
C)xerostomia.
D)dysgeusia.
E)All of the above
Q4) Increased homocysteine blood levels in the elderly are always related to vitamin B deficiency.
A)True
B)False
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