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WorksheetsSchool Aged Nutrition
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Middle Childhood is generally which of the following age ranges?
a)
1-3
b)
3-5
c)
5-10
d)
9-12
2.
Which of the following requires a constant supply of oxygen?
a)
Aerobic exercise
b)
Anaerobic exercise
c)
Baseball
d)
Golf
3.
Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating protein needs during childhood?
a)
Weight/(Height)(Height)
b)
Weight x .45 x .95= ounces of protein needed
c)
Weight x .45 x .95 = grams of protein needed
d)
None of the above
4.
Oils, fish and seeds are good sources of which nutrient?
a)
Magnesium
b)
Omega 3 fatty acids
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Zinc
5.
Vitamin C can be found in which of the following?
a)
Citrus fruits
b)
Dark green leafy vegetables
c)
Green peppers
d)
All of the above
6.
Most water supplies include what mineral?
a)
Calcium
b)
Fluoride
c)
Magnesium
d)
Zinc
7.
Which mineral is liked to dental health, ADHD, prevention of diseases, converting other nutrients to energy and heart rhythm?
a)
Calcium
b)
Fiber
c)
Magnesium
d)
Omega 3 fatty acids
8.
Which of the following is NOT a good source of Iron?
a)
Citrus fruits
b)
Fish
c)
Legumes
d)
Whole Grains
9.
Which of the following is a cause, or contributing factor, of obesity?
a)
Diet
b)
Genetics
c)
Physical Activity Level
d)
All of the above
10.
Limiting or avoiding gluten has been shown to decrease symptoms associated with which of the following?
a)
ADD/ADHD
b)
Autism
c)
Diabetes
d)
All of the above
11.
Monitoring sugar levels is linked to what disease?
a)
ADD/ADHD
b)
Diabetes
c)
Heart diseases
d)
High blood pressure
12.
What period is generally accepted as ages 9-12?
a)
Adolescence
b)
Middle Childhood
c)
Pre-adolescence
d)
None of the above
13.
Calcium is necessary in school aged children for which of the following?
a)
Bone mass
b)
Healthy digestive system
c)
Mental capacity
d)
Tissue development
14.
Which of the following is figured using the formula Weight/(Height)(Height)?
a)
Activity Needs
b)
BMI
c)
Protein Needs
d)
None of the above
15.
A school aged child needs to participate in weight bearing exercise a minimum of how many days of the week?
a)
3
b)
4
c)
6
d)
7
16.
Which of the following is NOT used to figure the caloric needs of a school aged child?
a)
Activity level
b)
Age
c)
Gender
d)
Weight
17.
In America, what percentage of children are considered obese?
a)
Less than 10
b)
Approximately 25
c)
Close to 33
d)
About 50
18.
Fiber assists in healthy bowel movements and healthy?
a)
Bones and teeth
b)
Digestive system
c)
Nervous system
d)
All of the above
19.
Nuts, beans, poultry and meat are good sources of which of the following?
a)
Calcium
b)
Magnesium
c)
Vitamin C
d)
Zinc
20.
Which of the following is generally true of families who eat together?
a)
Consume more calories
b)
Consume fewer soft drinks
c)
Eat less fried foods
d)
All of the above
21.
Which of the following affects children's eating?
a)
Culture
b)
Family
c)
Peers/friends
d)
All of the above
22.
Which of the following is generally the primary concern of boys during middle childhood and pre-adolescence?
a)
Height
b)
Muscle mass
c)
Weight
d)
None of the above
23.
The body fat of girls during this school aged period should be approximately?
a)
13%
b)
16%
c)
24%
d)
30%
24.
A child is identified as obese when what?
a)
Body fat exceeds 30%
b)
He/she has a BMI higher than 85% of his/her peers
c)
His/her health is compromised
d)
None of the above
25.
Which of the following is NOT an example of an anaerobic activity?
a)
Baseball
b)
Golfing
c)
Swimming
d)
Wrestling
26.
Blood volume increases during the school aged period. What nutrient assists with this occurring?
a)
Calcium
b)
Iron
c)
Omega 3 fatty acids
d)
Protein
27.
Which subgroups are at greater risk for obesity than others?
a)
African Americans
b)
Hispanics
c)
Mexican Americans
d)
All of the above
28.
As compared to other periods of childhood, the growth rate of school aged children is what?
a)
Faster
b)
Similar
c)
Slower
29.
An excess amount of body fat that can result in negative health effects is best described as what?
a)
BMI
b)
Obesity
c)
Overweight
d)
All of the above
30.
Generally speaking, in adults, obesity is when body fat exceeds what percentage?
a)
16
b)
30
c)
40
d)
50
31.
Which of the following BEST represents the nutritional risk common to foster children?
a)
Higher rates of obesity
b)
Lack of family meals
c)
Poor eating habits because of lack of stability
d)
None of the above
32.
Which nutrient is linked to nervous system function, memory, moods and heart function?
a)
Calcium
b)
Fiber
c)
Fluoride
d)
Omega 3s
33.
Vegan and vegetarian children are most at risk of which of the following?
a)
Diabetes
b)
Nutrient deficiency
c)
Obesity
d)
All of the above
34.
Which program is designed to solve the problem of childhood obesity?
a)
Let's Move
b)
Play 60
c)
School Nutrition Program
d)
None of the above
35.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the Let's Move initiative?
a)
Access to healthy, affordable foods
b)
Better foods in schools
c)
Community involvement
d)
Increasing physical activity
36.
What is "Let's Move" goal?
a)
Create more productive citizens
b)
Decrease the obesity rate by 5% by 2030
c)
Decrease the obesity rate to 5% by 2030
d)
Increase parental involvement
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