Foods 2 Nutrition Review

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.

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

• force his son to eat everything on his plate

• continue to offer healthy choices at every meal

• eat chicken nuggets and applesauce with him

• take his son to the doctor to check for malnutrition

Jennifer is trying to decide whether to breastfeed her baby once it is born. What is an advantage of breastfeeding for the mother?

• enhances mother’s immune system

• saves money and time

• slower weight loss after pregnancy

• less flexibility and convenience

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

• dairy products, such as cheese

• fortified breads and cereals

• red and orange vegetables

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 protein food would provide all nine essential amino acids?

• tuna

• almonds

• peanuts

• black-eyed peas

Joseph drank liquids while playing football, but he also needs a mineral in his body so that his muscles will not cramp. What mineral is this?

• calcium

• iodine

• iron

• potassium

Osteoporosis, a disease linked to fragile bones and the risk of fracture, can occur in people that have inadequate dietary intakes of:

• vitamin D and calcium.

• vitamin C and vitamin B

• vitamin B12 and iron

• vitamin A and vitamin K.

Jo Anne is putting together recipes for cooking lean protein sources for a community event. Which recipe would be best to include?

• grilled shrimp kebabs with pineapple rice

• grilled beef cheeseburger

• buffalo chicken dip with fried chips

• smoked pork belly tacos

Lactating women should increase their consumption of

• protein and water.

• caffeinated beverages.

• seafood high in mercury

• processed foods or foods high in additives.