Foods 2 - 2.02 - Nutrition through the lifecycle

You are babysitting an 8 year old girl and 5 year old boy after school and you are unsure what they should do. Which activity would be recommended?

• watching their favorite show of 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

Lactating women should increase their consumption of:

• water and protein

• 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

Which individual should consume the most servings of protein?

• a 3-year-old who needs 1200 calories daily

• a 17 year-old who needs 3000 calories daily

• a 35 year-old who needs 2200 calories daily

• a 65-year old who needs 1800 calories a day

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

• slower weight loss after pregnancy

• less flexibility and convenience

• saves money and time