Worksheets2.02 Life Cycle Nutrition
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 32mins
Which suggestion would be best for a pregnant woman in her 2nd 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
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
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 of malnutrition
Meredith is in her first trimester of pregnancy and has gained 15 pounds. What would a dietitian suggest for her second and third trimesters?
consume double the recommended calories to maximize weight gain
choose nutrient-dense meals to gain 25–35 pounds total
choose processed foods and fast foods to satisfy cravings
begin a calorie-restrictive diet to avoid gaining any more weight
Maria is babysitting an eight-year-old girl and a five-year-old boy after school, and she is unsure what they should do. Which activity would be recommended?
watching their favorite show on 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
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.
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.
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.
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 an appropriate snack for a preschooler or a school-aged child?
chips and a soda
french fries with ranch dressing
fruit-flavored candy
yogurt with strawberries
Multiple Choice from Item BankWhy should pregnant women avoid undercooked, rare, or raw meat, poultry, or seafood?
These foods do not provide adequate nutrition.
These foods are too high in calories.
These foods can cause morning sickness.
These foods can cause foodborne illness.
Which is the healthiest breakfast choice for an adult?
biscuits with gravy and a side of bacon
a banana, whole grain toast, and low-fat yogurt
an iced coffee drink and a muffin
a sausage, egg, and cheese bagel sandwich and fried hash browns
Which individual should consume the most servings of protein?
a 3-year-old who needs 1,200 calories daily
a 17-year-old who needs 3,000 calories daily
a 35-year-old who needs 2,200 calories daily
a 65-year-old who needs 1,800 calories daily
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.
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
fortified breads and cereals
dairy products, such as cheese
red and orange vegetables
Lactating women should increase their consumption of:
protein and water.
caffeinated beverages.
seafood high in mercury.
processed foods or foods high in additives.
