2.02 Nutrition Through the Life Cycle

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Which suggestion would be best for a pregnant woman in her second trimester? Options: 800 additional calories a day including calcium-rich snacks, 800 additional calories a day including three additional servings of protein, 340 additional calories a day including calcium-rich snacks, 200 additional calories a day including three additional servings of protein

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340 additional calories a day including calcium-rich snacks

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What is an advantage of breastfeeding for the mother?

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saves money and time

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Mark’s four-year-old son refuses to eat anything but chicken nuggets and applesauce. Which is the best suggestion for Mark?

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continue to offer healthy choices at every meal

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Meredith is in her first trimester of pregnancy and has gained 15 pounds. What would a dietitian suggest for her second and third trimesters?

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choose nutrient-dense meals to gain 25–35 pounds total

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Older adults have specific social factors for nutrition that must be considered, such as: reduced mobility or access to grocery shopping.

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reduced mobility or access to grocery shopping.

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Which is a recommendation for reducing childhood obesity? Options: Encourage the drinking of juices and sodas., Offer foods that are high in fat, such as potato chips and ice cream., Promote snacking before meals and after school., Offer meals and snacks that are nutrient dense.

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Offer meals and snacks that are nutrient dense.

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Maria is babysitting an eight-year-old girl and a five-year-old boy after school, and she is unsure what they should do. Which activity would be recommended? Options: watching their favorite show on TV, going through the drive-through of a fast-food restaurant to get snacks, playing a game of tag in the backyard, letting the kids play their favorite video game while Maria does her homework

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playing a game of tag in the backyard

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How can teenagers and young adults reach peak bone mass to prevent osteoporosis later in life? Options: by participating in sedentary activities, by consuming less protein and vitamin D, by consuming a nutritious diet rich in calcium, by avoiding full-fat dairy products and leafy greens

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by consuming a nutritious diet rich in calcium

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Carolina’s daughter is two months old. Which is the best suggestion for feeding the infant?

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Feed the baby approximately every four hours.

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Which is an appropriate snack for a preschooler or a school-aged child? Options: chips and a soda, french fries with ranch dressing, fruit-flavored candy, yogurt with strawberries

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yogurt with strawberries