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1. Health risks associated with a small-for-gestational-age infant (SGA) include

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1.

Health risks associated with a small-for-gestational-age infant (SGA) include all of the following, EXCEPT:

infant mortality.

increased risk for hypertension as an adult.

increased risk for diabetes as an adult.

stillbirth.

increased risk for cancer as an adult.

2.

More than _____ of all women are overweight or obese prior to pregnancy.

two-thirds

one-third

three-fourths

one-quarter

one-half

3.

Which of the following nutrients can cause birth defects, such as facial and heart deformities, when ingested at toxic levels (above the Tolerable Upper Intake Level)?

iodine

iron

vitamin D

vitamin A

EPA

4.

Disordered eating behavior, which causes women to consume nonfood items such as clay, dirt or hair, is called:

anorexia nervosa.

binge eating disorder.

bulimia nervosa.

morning sickness.

pica.

5.

A mom who begins her pregnancy at a healthy weight should gain _____ pound(s) per week during the second and third trimesters.

two

one

four

three

one and a half

6.

A breastfeeding mom's energy needs are 2,500 kcal per day. She is able to decrease her intake to approximately _____ kcal per day without affecting the quality or quantity of milk production.

1,000 kcal per day

2,200 kcal per day

1,500 kcal per day

2,000 kcal per day

1,800 kcal per day

7.

The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding until the age of _____ months, when solid food should be introduced.

4 to 6

2 to 3

7 to 9

12

1 to 2

8.

Calorie needs during pregnancy typically increase by approximately _____ calories during the first trimester, by _____ calories a day during the second trimester, and by _____ calories during the third trimester.

300; 350; 350

0; 450; 450

0; 340; 450

300; 300; 300

450; 450; 450

9.

All of the following foods are appropriate and safe to feed a toddler, EXCEPT:

cottage cheese.

yogurt.

banana.

cooked, mashed beans.

whole grapes.

10.

Which condition can result in a host of problems, including growth problems, brain damage, learning disabilities, physical abnormalities, and behavior issues?

gestational diabetes

critical periods

fetal alcohol syndrome

pre-eclampsia

neural tube defects

11.

A child is considered at risk for undernutrition if their body weight or height falls at or under the _____ percentile for their age.

50th

75th

25th

5th

10th

12.

What is the term for periods of accelerated physical development with associated changes in height and weight?

growth spurts

weight for age

expected growth rates

growth charts

body mass index

13.

According to the USDA, children consume less than 100% of the recommended amount of which food group?

seafood and plant proteins

vegetables

All of the answers are correct.

whole grains

fruits

14.

Which of the following meals would NOT meet the nutritional standards for the National School Lunch Program?

fat-free milk, grapes, pizza with whole grain crust, carrots

100% orange juice, turkey sandwich on whole grain bread, red pepper slices, and pineapple cubes

whole milk, burger on white bun, tater tots

1% milk, vegetarian chili made with beans, carrots and tomatoes, corn bread, and kiwi slices

fat-free chocolate milk, beans and brown rice, sweet potato fries, apple slices

15.

At what age do micronutrient needs first become similar to those in adulthood?

late adolescence

childhood

adolescence

early adulthood

infancy

16.

Which of the following is NOT an emphasis of the U.S. Dietary Guideline for Americans?

Balance calorie intake with physical activity.

Eat more vegetables.

Consume less sodium.

Eat more refined grains.

Eat less saturated fat.

17.

MyPlate.gov offers all of the following suggestions for parents, except

provide access to healthy foods and snacks.

allow children to control their energy intake.

model healthy food choices.

if children do not like a food after the first time trying it, then parents should not offer it again.

provide a pleasant social environment at mealtime.

18.

Approximately how many American children meet the recommendations for physical activity set by the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

25%

100%

50%

5%

10%

19.

Which of the following is associated with increased risk for childhood obesity?

eating larger portion sizes

increased screen time

All of the answers are correct.

eating more energy-dense meals

eating more meals away from home

20.

What is the BEST way to distinguish between a food intolerance and a food allergy?

Watch for signs of anaphylactic shock after eating the food.

Participate in a double-blind placebo-controlled oral food challenge led by an immunologist.

Consume very large amounts of the food and monitor response at home.

Try the food at home and monitor the response.

There is no way to distinguish between the two.

1.

Health risks associated with a small-for-gestational-age infant (SGA) include all of the following, EXCEPT:

infant mortality.

increased risk for hypertension as an adult.

increased risk for diabetes as an adult.

stillbirth.

increased risk for cancer as an adult.

Explanation / Answer

1. Health risks associated with a small-for-gestational-age infant (SGA) include