wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Foods 2 - 2.02 Life Cycle

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

To increase toddler-and-parent enjoyment of mealtimes:

a)

Serve foods that should be eaten with a knife and fork

b)

Try a new food and force the child to eat it

c)

Serve bite-sized pieces a child can feed to himself

d)

Serve crunchy or tough foods cut into round slices

2.

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

a)

force his son to eat everything

b)

continue to offer healthy choices at each meal

c)

eat chicken nuggets and applesauce with him

d)

take his son to the doctor

3.

To reduce childhood obesity:

a)

Offer juice instead of soda

b)

Offer foods high in fat that taste good

c)

Encourage snacking before meals

d)

Offer meals and snacks that are nutrient-dense

4.

Which is the healthiest breakfast choice for an adult?

a)

Biscuits and gravy with bacon

b)

Banana, whole grain toast, low-fat yogurt

c)

Iced coffee and a muffin

d)

Sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich

5.

Social factors that affect nutrition for older adults:

a)

having a strong immune system

b)

avoid fresh food high in fiber

c)

increased sensitivity to taste and smell

d)

reduced mobility or access to grocery shopping

6.

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

a)

double her calories to maximize weight gain

b)

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

c)

choose processed and fast foods to satisfy cravings

d)

restrict calories to avoid gaining any more weight

7.

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

a)

fast food

b)

fortified breads and cereals

c)

dairy products

d)

red and orange vegetables

8.

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

a)

800 additional calories a day w/calcium-rich snacks

b)

800 additional calories a day w/3 servings of protein

c)

340 additional calories a day w/calcium-rich snacks

d)

200 additional calories a day w/3 servings of protein

9.

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

a)

They do not provide adequate nutrition.

b)

They are too high in calories.

c)

They can cause morning sickness.

d)

They can cause foodborne illness.

10.

Lactating women should increase:

a)

protein and water

b)

caffeinated beverages

c)

seafood high in mercury

d)

process foods

11.

Which activity would be good for school-aged children after school?

a)

Watch their favorite TV show

b)

Go get fast-food take out as a treat

c)

Play a game of tag in the backyard

d)

Play their favorite video game

12.

What is an advantage of breastfeeding for the mother?

a)

enhances mother's immune system

b)

slower weight loss after pregnancy

c)

less flexibility and convenience

d)

saves money and time

13.

Which is the best suggestion for feeding a 2 month old infant?

a)

feed them every time they cry

b)

feed them 4 times a day

c)

start feeding solid foods

d)

feed them every 4 hours

14.

Who should eat the most servings of protein?

a)

a 3-yr-old who needs 1,200 calories per day

b)

a 17-yr-old who needs 3,000 calories per day

c)

a 35-yr-old who needs 2,200 calories daily

d)

a 65-yr-old who needs 1,800 calories a day

15.

How should teenagers reach peak bone mass to prevent osteoporosis later in life?

a)

participate in sedentary activities

b)

consume less protein and vitamin D

c)

consume a nutritious diet rich in calcium

d)

avoid full-fat dairy products and leafy green vegetables

16.

Pregnancy is broken up into thirds, or:

a)

semesters

b)

blocks

c)

quarters

d)

trimesters

17.

Breastfeeding burns up how many calories per day?

a)

100

b)

500

c)

600

d)

1,000

18.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends EXCLUSIVE breastfeeding for how many months?

a)

3 months

b)

4 months

c)

6 months

d)

9 months

19.

At what age do babies start eating baby food/solid mushy food?

a)

1-2 months

b)

4-6 months

c)

6-8 months

d)

9-12 months

20.

What is it called when preschoolers are picky eaters and only eat a few specific foods?

a)

fasting

b)

spoiled

c)

food rut

d)

food jag