Straighterline INTRODUCTION TO
NUTRITION NUTRI101 Graded Exam 4 - 2023
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Topic 16: Nutrition in Adulthood
Started on Saturday, June 10, 2023, 1:45 AM
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Completed on Saturday, June 10, 2023, 2:22 AM
Time taken 36 mins 59 secs
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The acronym AIDS stands for
Select one:a. acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
b. autoimmune deficit syndrome.
c. antibiotic infection deficiency syndrome.
d. anti-immune deficiency syndrome.
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A collection of processes that involves the use of biological systems for altering and, ideally,
improving the characteristics of plants, animals, and other forms of life is termed
Select one:
a. biofeedback.
b. gene splicing.
c. biotechnology.
d. agribusiness.
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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Select one:
a. provides breakfast for school children.
b. provides food vouchers and nutrition education to low-income pregnant and lactating women and
their young children.
c. is provided to all American families and has no enrollment criteria.
d. was discontinued in 2015 after budget cuts.
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Globally, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports that _____ of people
are unable to access enough food to lead active, healthy lives.
Select one:
a. about 10%
b. a quarter
c. over half
d. at least 75%
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Worldwide, the leading cause of preventable blindness is ______ deficiency.
Select one:
a. iodine
b. vitamin A
c. protein
d. iron
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Question textThe most nutrient-dense and bioavailable sources of calcium for a pregnant woman include
Select one:
a. citrus fruits.
b. red, yellow, and orange vegetables.
c. legumes.
d. low-fat milk and cheese.
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Adequate folate intake for neural tube development is especially important in the ______ trimester.
Select one:
a. first
b. second
c. third
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Which of the following is true about the let-down reflex?
Select one:
a. It is needed to make milk available to the infant.
b. It can be inhibited by anxiety or nervous tension.
c. After a few weeks of breastfeeding, it becomes automatic.
d. All of these statements are true.
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Preterm infants
Select one:
a. have minimal nutritional problems.
b. may have problems sucking and swallowing.
c. will almost always die.
d. are born with adequate mineral and fat stores.
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Low iodine status during the first trimester of pregnancy may lead to
Select one:
a. hypertension in the offspring.
b. gestational diabetes in the mother.
c. edema in the mother.
d. congenital hypothyroidism in the offspring.
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High-fiber diets are
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a. recommended for infants after 4 months of age.b. recommended for infants after 6 months of age.
c. not recommended for infants.
d. recommended for breastfed infants only.
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Iron-deficiency anemia in the latter part of infancy is most likely if the infant's dietary pattern includes
Select one:
a. few solid foods.
b. commercially available infant cereals.
c. pureed or ground meats.
d. marine sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
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In the United States, approximately _____ of school-age children have BMI-for-age in the overweight
or obese ranges.
Select one:
a. 1/2
b. 1/3
c. 1/4
d. 1/10
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Mild deficiencies of zinc in children in the United States have been linked to
Select one:
a. short stature.
b. enlarged head circumference.
c. childhood obesity.
d. eating disorders.
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To assess weight status in children 2 years of age and older, the most useful growth chart is
Select one:
a. BMI-for-age.
b. height-for-age.
c. weight-for-age.
d. head circumference-for-age.
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Meals on Wheels is a nutrition program that
Select one:
a. delivers meals to older adults in their own homes.b. serves meals to older adults in a congregate setting.
c. provides free transportation to food pantries.
d. provides nutrition education to older adults in senior centers.
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Mack is constipated. Recommendations to alleviate constipation include
Select one:
a. eating 50 grams of fiber per day.
b. drinking more fluid.
c. using mineral oil routinely and liberally.
d. eating more refined grains.
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A mineral that is often deficient in the dietary pattern of U.S. adults and is linked to bone health,
muscle function, mental health, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes is
Select one:
a. magnesium.
b. iron.
c. zinc.
d. calcium.
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Life span refers to
Select one:
a. the oldest age a person can live.
b. the average length of life for a cohort of people born in a specific year.
c. the delay of the onset of disabilities caused by chronic disease.
d. the promotion of longevity through healthful lifestyle changes.
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Consuming adequate amounts of protein and ______ helps maximize the health of the immune
system in elderly individuals.
Select one:
a. selenium
b. copper
c. calcium
d. zinc
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Edna, age 75, does not tolerate dairy products well. Which of the following practices would be most
appropriate for Edna to increase her calcium levels?Select one:
a. Eat more meat
b. Decrease protein intake while increasing vitamin D
c. Eliminate all dairy
d. Consume small amounts of low-fat milk and yogurt and calcium-fortified alternatives
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Which of the following is true about thirst among older adults?
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a. Older individuals can easily become dehydrated and this can cause confusion.
b. Older people rarely become dehydrated because their sense of thirst is enhanced with aging.
c. About six cups of fluid per day is the goal for older people.
d. Diuretics do not affect an older person's fluid requirement.
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The process of aging is most likely the result of
Select one:
a. slow cell death.
b. acute death of an organ.
c. complete death of the immune system.
d. rapid cell multiplication.
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Eating habits of older adults may be influenced by
Select one:
a. reduced taste sensitivity.
b. increased physical mobility.
c. enhanced thirst response.
d. increased production of melatonin.
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Bud has trouble with his dentures that results in chewing difficulties. Which of the following foods
would be most appropriate to help meet his nutritional needs?
Select one:
a. Toast
b. Clear bouillon
c. Sirloin steak
d. Low-fat yogurt [Show Less]