Foods 2 Nutrition through the life cycle

Which is a suggestion for increasing toddler-and-parent enjoyment of mealtimes?

• Serve foods that should be eaten with a fork and a knife

• Serve a food the child has never tried before and sit at the table until the child cleans his/her plate.

• Serve bite-sized pieces that the child can feed to himself/herself.

• Serve crunchy or tough foods cut into round slices.

Which is a recommendation for reducing childhood obesity?

• 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.

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

• Feed the baby a bottle every time she cries.

• Feed the baby approximately four times a day.

• Start feeding the baby solid foods.

• Feed the baby approximately every four hours.

Older adults have specific social factors for nutrition that must be considered, such as:

• stronger immune systems.

• avoiding fresh foods that are high in fiber

• increased sensitivity to taste and smell

• reduced mobility or access to grocery shopping

Lactating women should increase their consumption of:

• protein and water

• caffeinated beverages

• seafood high in mercury

• processed foods or foods high in additives

Which suggestion would be best for a pregnant woman in her second trimester?

• 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

Why should pregnant women avoid undercooked, rare, or raw meat, poultry, or seafood?

• These foods do not provide adequate nutrition.

• These foods are too high in calories.

• These foods can cause morning sickness.

• These foods can cause foodborne illness.

Caitlin plans to get pregnant this year. What foods should she consume to prevent spinal cord defects in her unborn child?

• fast foods, such as french fries

• fortified breads and cereals

• dairy products, such as cheese

• red and orange vegetables

How can teenagers and young adults reach peak bone mass to prevent osteoporosis later in life?

• 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

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?

• 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