FSHN 3620: Module 2 Quizzes

Ch. 6-13

All of these are benefits of breastfeeding EXCEPT: 

 

Increased incidence of mastitis

Lactogenesis occurs in three stages. Which of the following stages of lactogenesis begins at sixteen weeks of pregnancy and extends through the first few days postpartum?

 

lactogenesis I

The hormone responsible for breastmilk production is _____, while the hormone responsible for milk let-down is ____.

prolactin, oxytocin

The concentration of which nutrient relies heavily on maternal dietary intake, and is therefore the most highly variable component of breastmilk?

Fat

Women who are breastfeeding require approximately _______  additional kcal/day beyond what is recommended for non-pregnant/lactating women.

500

Lactating mothers following a vegan diet need to be especially careful to consume enough of which vitamin?

 

Vitamin B12

The composition of the same mother’s breastmilk changes within a feeding, changes from day to day, and is uniquely produced for each baby.

True

For the first few days after birth, the mother's body produces ___________, which contains vital immune factors that newborns cannot receive from any other source.

colostrum

Water should be provided to breastfeeding infants on a daily basis to help meet their hydration needs.

False

Full-term infants are born after _____ weeks gestation.

37

What type of Growth Charts should be used for full-term children from age 0 to 2 years?

 

WHO Growth Charts

Measurements for weight, length, and head circumference are reported as "percentiles". If a baby has a head circumference in the 5th percentile, which term would be appropriate to use?

SGA

The AAP, WHO, and CDC all currently recommend that babies are exclusively breastfed for the first ___________ of life.

6 months

Infants typically double their birthweight by ______________, and they triple their birthweight by ____________.

 

6 months; 12 months

Which of the following is a safe, non-choking food to give to an infant who is 8 months old?

 

Avocado

An infant who is otherwise well-fed and healthy who cries for more than 3 hours per day, for more than 3 days per week, and for more than 3 weeks is said to have:

Colic

Because infants have high-calorie needs but can only consume small amounts at a time, reliance on _________ in the diet is essential. (Hint: This nutrient makes up about half of the calories in breast milk.)

fat

A full-term infant is born with iron stores that reflect the mother’s iron levels. In a healthy mother who ate an iron-rich diet while pregnant, the fetus builds iron stores to last for the first______________ of life.

4-6 months

All of the following choices are essential fatty acids required in an infant's diet EXCEPT:

palmitic acid

What is the correct value used to calculate the amount of protein a typical 2-year-old needs to consume each day (RDA)?

 

1.1g/kg/day

True or False: Toddlers should only eat 3 meals a day and should not consume snacks, so they do not become obese.

False

There are nine foods that are considered the most common food allergens. These include all of the following foods EXCEPT:

Corn

Samantha is a 2 year old who eats strawberries, Ritz crackers, and milk every day. If she does not receive this food on her plate, she throws her plate across the room. This behavior could be termed a: 

food jag

True or False: Toddlers have an innate ability to control energy intake and will usually eat the right amount without interference.

True

One food pathogen is of particular concern for young children. This pathogen can be found in unpasteurized juice and unpasteurized milk, and in severe cases can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome or even death.

E. coli

What is the most common micronutrient deficiency among children worldwide?

Iron

When a child is too thin for their height as a result of sudden or acute malnutrition, this is called:

Wasting

Lead poisoning is a serious concern for children. Sources of lead may include all of the following EXCEPT:

Apples and oranges

What is the type of Protein-Energy Malnutrition that is caused by an acute lack of calories from all energy sources? This leads to extreme thinness and may result in starvation.

Marasmus

The most important hormone involved in the growth process is Growth Hormone (GH). Which gland secretes GH?

Pituitary

True or False: BMI declines during infancy and reaches a low point between 9-12 years of age.

False

Growth hormone (GH) is the most important hormone involved in the growth process. The amount of growth hormone released changes during a person's lifespan, but peaks during:

Puberty

What is the recommended intake of protein per kg body weight per day for 4- to 13-year-old girls and boys?

 

0.95 g/kg/day

What is the DRI for calcium for children 4-8 years old?

 

1000 mg/day

Fluoride protects dental caries by all the following methods EXCEPT:

 

Increasing cariogenic bacteria and fermentable CHO

The average American child between the ages of 5-8 years old eats the recommended amount of ____________ each day:

Protein

______________ is one of the most common genetic disorders, with an incidence of 1 in 1,500–2,000 live births. This disease affects all the exocrine organs in the body, with lung complications often causing death during the adult years. Nutritionally, it may cause malabsorption, slower rate of weight and height gain, and higher energy needs due to chronic lung infections.

 

Cystic Fibrosis

The National School Breakfast Program must provide _____ percent of the DRIs for the children being served.

25%

A rare genetic condition that can cause hypotonia and hyperphagia is called: ______________. People with this condition never feel full, and may become dangerously obese without constant monitoring.

Prader-Willi Syndrome