To increase toddler-and-parent enjoyment of mealtimes:

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

• Try a new food and force the child to eat it

• Serve bite-sized pieces a child can feed to himself

• Serve crunchy or tough foods cut into round slices

What should Mark do when his ’four-year-old son refuses to eat anything but chicken nuggets and applesauce.

• force his son to eat everything

• continue to offer healthy choices at each meal

• eat chicken nuggets and applesauce with him

• take his son to the doctor

To reduce childhood obesity:

• Offer juice instead of soda

• Offer foods high in fat that taste good

• Encourage snacking before meals

• Offer meals and snacks that are nutrient-dense

Which is the healthiest breakfast choice for an adult?

• Biscuits and gravy with bacon

• Banana, whole grain toast, low-fat yogurt

• Iced coffee and a muffin

• Sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich

Social factors that affect nutrition for older adults:

• having a strong immune system

• avoid fresh food high in fiber

• increased sensitivity to taste and smell

• reduced mobility or access to grocery shopping

If a woman gains 15 pounds in her first month of pregnancy, what should a dietitian recommend?

• double her calories to maximize weight gain

• choose nutrient-dense food to gain 25-35 lbs total

• choose processed and fast foods to satisfy cravings

• restrict calories to avoid gaining any more weight

What foods should women consume to prevent spinal cord defects in the unborn child?

• fast food

• fortified breads and cereals

• dairy products

• red and orange vegetables

Which is best for a woman in her 2nd trimester of pregnancy?

• 800 additional calories a day w/calcium-rich snacks

• 800 additional calories a day w/3 servings of protein

• 340 additional calories a day w/calcium-rich snacks

• 200 additional calories a day w/3 servings of protein

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

• They do not provide adequate nutrition.

• They are too high in calories.

• They can cause morning sickness.

• They can cause foodborne illness.

Lactating women should increase:

• protein and water

• caffeinated beverages

• seafood high in mercury

• process foods