Life Cycle Exam 4

The nutritional needs of adolescents are MOST influenced by:

changes in weight, body composition, and skeletal mass

About 25% of teens’ energy intake is supplied by snacks; therefore, adolescents should ensure that their snacks are":

Nutrient dense

T/F: An adolescent following a vegan diet does not typically require any supplementation to achieve adequate nutrient intake

False

For greatest nutritional value, an adolescent should choose:

a whole orange

Which of the following is least likely to affect bone health?

chromium

Which of the following sexual maturation rating stages corresponds to breast development among people who are biologically a woman, and growth of pubic hair among individuals who are biologically a man?

stage 2

The average age of menarche for females in the U.S. is approximately:

twelve and a half years of age

Unhealthy responses to body fat accumulation by females may result in:

fasting

At which of the following stages of psychosocial development does a young person typically develop their personal identity and individual moral beliefs?

late adolescence

Cognitively, ___ is a time dominated by concrete thinking, egocentrism, and impulsive behavior. 

early adolescence

Which of the following choices presents an environmental factor that influences eating behavior in adolescents?

school meals

The average number of snacks consumed by adolescents daily is:

4.3

Which of the following factors is least likely to contribute to physical activity among adolescents?

lower levels of self-esteem

Alana is a thirteen-year-old female. How many grams of fiber per day does she need to achieve daily recommended intakes?

26 grams of fiber

Bone mass accrual by age eighteen is usually around:

90%

One of the last serum indicators of iron deficiency anemia is:

hemoglobin level

Which of the following dietary patterns is a key indicator of nutrition risk for adolescents?

Consuming a vegetarian or vegan diet

Which of the following dietary assessment methods used in clinical settings is appropriate for most people because it can be accomplished in a single interview?

dietary history

The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model developed by the ___ expanded the Coordinated School Health approach.

CDC

Which of the following legislations implements the Smart Snack in Schools program and requires that all foods and beverages sold to students during school hours meet sodium, added sugar, and grain requirements?

Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act

T/F: An adolescent with a BMI-for-age of 94% is at risk for body image disturbances, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, and sleep apnea.

True

A teen athlete who is playing in a 90-minute soccer match would benefit from which of the following hydration drinks?

juice diluted at a ratio of 1:2 with water or a sports drink with <6-8% carbohydrate

Adolescent risk factors such as rapid growth, inadequate mineral intake, vegan diets, skipping meals, and heavy menstrual bleeding can lead to a deficiency of:

iron

What is a risk factor for hypercholesterolemia in adolescence?

family history of cardiovascular disease

T/F: Mila is underweight for her age. She regularly experiences food binges, followed by excessive physical activity to “burn off” the calories. These behaviors fall under the classification of anorexia nervosa, non-restricting subtype.

True