lec 7 nutrition

Multiple Choice

Which of the following life stages has unique nutritional needs that must be considered?

• Infancy

• Adolescence

• Pregnancy and lactation

• All of the above

Open Ended

Why is it important to study nutrition throughout the different stages of life?

Multiple Choice

Which nutrient is breast milk potentially lacking for infants in the first 6 months of life?

• Vitamin D

• Iron

• Calcium

• Vitamin C

Multiple Select

Which of the following are reasons why cow's milk is not recommended for infants?

• Protein is poorly digested

• Too high in sodium

• Very low in iron and vitamin C

• High in omega-3 fats

Fill in the Blank

The introduction of solid foods should be delayed until ___ months of age.

Open Ended

List two foods that are recommended to be introduced first when starting complementary feeding in infants.

Multiple Choice

What is the recommended protein requirement for infants as a percentage of total caloric intake?

• 10%

• 20%

• 35%

• 50%

Multiple Choice

Why is iron in breast milk highly absorbable for infants?

• It is present in high amounts

• It is bound to lactoferrin

• It is combined with DHA

• It is not needed by infants

Multiple Choice

Which nutrient is the main source of energy in an infant's diet?

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Lipid

• Vitamin

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The recommended oral dose of vitamin D supplementation for infants with no sunlight exposure is ___ IU.

Open Ended

List two reasons why vitamin and mineral supplementation might be necessary during infancy.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common nutrition-related problems among children?

• Obesity

• Dental caries

• Iron deficiency anemia

• Scurvy

Open Ended

Explain how nutrient needs change during adolescence, especially in relation to the pubertal growth spurt.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nutrients is required in greater amounts for males than females during adolescence?

• Protein

• Fat

• Carbohydrate

• Fiber

Fill in the Blank

The recommended daily allowance (RDA) for calcium during adolescence is ___ mg/day.

Multiple Select

Which of the following minerals are specifically mentioned as important during the adolescent growth spurt?

• Calcium

• Iron

• Zinc

• Magnesium

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT listed as a common nutrition-related problem during adolescence?

• Obesity

• Diabetes

• Dental caries

• Iron deficiency anemia

Multiple Choice

During pregnancy, how many extra calories are recommended in the third trimester?

• Zero calories

• 120 calories

• 340 calories

• 452 calories

Open Ended

Explain the importance of water intake during pregnancy and its recommended daily amount.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a source of DHA?

• Oily fish such as Mackerel, Salmon, and Sardines

• Flaxseed and flaxseed oil

• Fish oil supplement

• Broccoli

Fill in the Blank

Folic acid requirement during pregnancy increases to ___ micrograms per day.

Multiple Select

Which of the following foods are good sources of folate?

• Eggs, dairy products, meat, poultry

• Green leafy vegetables, broccoli, oranges, avocados

• Legumes and peanuts

• All of the above

Open Ended

Compare the absorption rates of folate from rich foods, supplementation, and fortified foods.

Fill in the Blank

Vitamin B12 is required during pregnancy to assist ___ in the manufacture of new cells.

Fill in the Blank

Geriatric nutrition refers to the nutritional needs of ___ individuals.

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about nutrition through the life cycle, which stage do you think has the most critical nutritional requirements and why?