Quiz 14: Child, Teen, and Older Adult

A food intolerance occurs as a result of an illness or other negative experience associated with that food.

Children sometimes outgrow their food allergies.

Teens who eat at home with family members consume more nutritious foods.

The need for protein in the diet is reduced for older people.

Vitamin E has been seen to depress the immunity of elders.

Nutrients missed from a skipped breakfast are made up at lunch and dinner for a majority of children.

Tomato juice limits the effectiveness of nicotine gum.

Consumption of black tea has been positively linked with premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

People taking two or more drugs at the same time are more vulnerable to nutrient-drug interactions.

Children naturally like nutritious foods in all the food groups with the exception of vegetables.

Television has adverse effects on children's nutrition.

To prevent dehydration, older adults need to drink a minimum of how many cups of fluid each day to provide needed water? A)2 B)4 C)6 D)8

Which medical drug can reduce iron absorption, increase calcium and phosphorus excretion, and may accelerate destruction of thiamin? A)diuretics B)aluminum-containing antacids C)long-term Aspirin use D)estrogen replacement therapy

Children who are forced to override their own satiety signals are in training for which health concern? A)acne B)obesity C)food allergy D)osteoporosis

Which item is linked with worsening acne? A)psychological stress B)milk chocolate C)white sugar D)vitamin A supplements

What vitamin, found in certain acne medications, can be toxic? A)vitamin A B)vitamin D C)vitamin E D)vitamin K

How can you reduce a child's risk of choking during food intake? A)encouraging the child to sit when eating all food B)having the child take small bites of tough meats C)giving the child round foods, like grapes D)limiting dangerous foods such as honey

Which of the following is a physical change of aging that affects nutrition? A)reduced salivary output B)faster rate of intestinal motility C)increased secretion of insulin D)decreased presence of gum disease

Which food should be consumed infrequently by children when they are unable to brush their teeth right after consumption? A)raisins B)plain yogurt C)bagels D)carrot sticks

Women who take oral contraceptives may have lower levels of which vitamin? A)vitamin B₆ B)vitamin B₁₂ C)vitamin C D)vitamin K

Among teenagers, especially girls, the daily dietary intake of which nutrient is often below the recommended daily requirement for their needs? A)vitamin C B)thiamin C)riboflavin D)iron

Because elderly people often have inadequate intakes and their absorption may be poor, for which nutrient does need often increase among elderly people? A)niacin B)zinc C)riboflavin D)thiamin

Which of the following factors is affected by hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle? A)glucose tolerance B)energy level C)iron absorption D)stress

Which of the following substances, along with a sufficient amount of vitamin B₆ and vitamin B₁₂, may prevent some loss of mental ability that commonly occurs among older people? A)vitamin C B)iron C)folate D)vitamin D

Why does malnutrition increase the risk for lead poisoning in children? A)Malnourished children turn to eating non-food substances that contain lead. B)Charitable food programs for children may provide food with small amounts of lead. C)Undernourished children typically live in homes with lead water pipes. D)More lead is absorbed by the body if the child is undernourished.

Which substance can increase the anti-blood-clotting effect of over-the-counter pain and fever reducers? A)ginkgo biloba B)antibiotics C)nicotine D)antacids

Which of the following characteristics is practically universal among children? A)dislike of bright-coloured fruit B)preference for strong-flavoured foods C)desire for soft-cooked vegetables D)fear of new foods

At about what age does the adolescent growth spurt peak in boys? A)11 B)12 C)13 D)14

Which behaviour is characteristic of children who skip eating breakfast? A)poor performance on concentration tasks B)excessive intake of magnesium during the day C)good sleep patterns D)less frequent absence from school or work

What is the main source of lead in most children's lives? A)soil B)old paint C)iron skillets D)coloured chalk

Which food would be highly suspected as the cause of an anaphylactic reaction? A)boiled egg B)fresh apple C)corn on the cob D)beef steak

Which of the following foods would be accepted by most children? A)broccoli with cheese sauce B)hot vegetable soup C)crunchy steamed carrots D)mashed potatoes with lumps

What happens to energy needs for older people over time? A)decrease B)fluctuate C)stay the same D)increase after 80 years of age

Which term best describes the complex of interacting failures in the elderly? A)life jags B)golden oldies C)senior moments D)the dwindles

What percentage of women are impaired by premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? A)1-5 B)5-10 C)10-15 D)15-20

On average, approximately what fraction of a teenager's total daily energy intake comes from snacks? A)1/8 B)1/4 C)1/3 D)1/2

As a person ages, what physical change contributes to abnormal glucose metabolism? A)the body's cells become more responsive B)the pancreas secretes less insulin C)the mouth increases salivary output D)the intestines lose muscle strength

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for total fat for children 4-18 years of age should be in what range? A)20-25% B)25-35% C)35-40% D)40-45%

Which nutrient has a major connection with premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? A)iron B)niacin C)thiamine D)vitamin B₆

Which product contains the largest amount of caffeine? A)carob B)root beer C)iced tea D)chocolate milk

Which situation may be the cause of misbehaviour in some children? A)too much physical activity B)sugar consumption C)too much sleep D)chronic hunger

Which food can cause a high rate of dental caries? A)popcorn B)potato chips C)pizza D)bagels

How many grams per day of fibre does a child four to eight years of age require? A)10 B)15 C)20 D)25

Which one of a child's body systems is particularly dependent upon the adequate consumption of fats, especially essential fatty acids? A)nervous system B)respiratory system C)skeletal system D)digestive system

Which laxative can rob a person of fat-soluble vitamins? A)chocolate B)carob C)mineral oil D)coffee

What is an important nutrition concern for the person with Alzheimer's disease? A)supplementation with zinc B)prevention of weight loss C)sources of dietary fatty acids D)elimination of dietary aluminum

After what age does a child's appetite change most dramatically? A)six months B)one year C)two years D)three years

Which association between nutrition and Alzheimer's disease remains unclear? A)omega-3 fatty acids from fish B)antioxidant vitamins C and E C)Mediterranean-style diet D)vitamin B₁₂ and folic acid

Which substance shows preliminary benefits as an effective treatment for arthritis? A)glucosamine B)lecithin C)selenium D)calcium

A deficiency in which mineral may cause a depressed appetite and sense of taste? A)selenium B)calcium C)iron D)zinc

Which of the following effects may occur as a result of taking oral contraceptives? A)altered blood lipids B)elevated plasma folate C)reduced vitamin D levels D)impaired glucose tolerance

Which of the following factors has proven to be the best solution for teenage acne? A)increased water intake B)the passing of time C)avoidance of chocolate D)regular attendance at school

What percentage of young, school-aged children experience hyperactivity? A)1-3 B)3-5 C)6-10 D)7-12

Approximately how many Calories per day does a six-year-old child need? A)850 B)1,000 C)1,300 D)1,600

Low intakes of which vitamin may speed the progression of osteoarthritis? A)vitamin A B)vitamin C C)vitamin D D)vitamin E

Absorption of which nutrient appears to increase with age? A)calcium B)vitamin A C)vitamin D D)iron

Which condition triggers an immune response by the body? A)food intolerance B)food aversion C)food allergy D)food jag

Intakes of which nutrient often fall short in teens' diets? A)sodium B)vitamin A C)riboflavin D)vitamin C

Which food interferes with the absorption of certain antibiotics? A)black tea B)folate-fortified bread C)orange juice D)skim milk

Which change with aging can be slowed or prevented? A)some loss of hearing B)increased body fatness C)impairment in near vision D)diminished visual memory

Which of the following consequences may result from children's overconsumption of fruit juice? A)decreased calcium consumption B)increased vitamin C consumption C)dental caries D)hyperactivity

Along with vitamin E, what other vitamin should the diet provide an ample supply of to prevent early onset of cataracts? A)vitamin A B)vitamin B₆ C)vitamin B₁₂ D)vitamin C

Which fruit item is an iron-rich food that kids like? A)oranges B)pears C)raisins D)applesauce

Which structure disappears once a teen reaches adult height? A)epiphyseal plate B)floating rib C)thyroid gland D)hard palate

Which description best defines food intolerance? A)an immune reaction to a foreign substance B)an intense dislike of a food C)unpleasant symptoms after eating certain foods D)a preference for specific foods over others

What is the fastest-growing age group in our society? A)people under 5 B)people over 55 C)people over 85 D)people over 100

Which food skill should a three-year-old child possess? A)spears food with a fork B)uses all utensils C)cracks eggshells D)helps measure food

What percentage of Canadian children aged four to eight years are meeting the recommended minimum daily serving amounts for vegetables and fruit intake? A)30 B)40 C)50 D)70

Which food should regularly be consumed by people who take Aspirin? A)fibre-rich foods B)vitamin C-rich foods C)calcium-rich foods D)iron-rich foods

What remedy is required when a person with a food allergy experiences a tingling sensation on the tongue and difficulty breathing? A)a spoonful of cough medicine B)an injection of epinephrine C)a large glass of water D)a mild antihistamine

At what stage in life does the tragedy of drug or alcohol abuse often begin? A)in the teenage years B)in the early thirties C)in middle age D)in old age

Studies in children have found connections between iron deficiency and which of the following behaviours? A)food jags B)irritability C)taste aversion D)television watching

Each letter of the acronym DETERMINE stands for one predictor of malnutrition in the elderly. What predictor does the letter "D" stand for in the acronym? A)diabetes B)dementia C)disease D)diarrhea

Which characteristic is typical of many teens' diets? A)limited in sodium B)high in monounsaturated fat C)adequate in calcium D)low in fibre

Which food is most likely to trigger an anaphylactic shock, the life-threatening allergic reaction to food? A)soy, fish, and mustard B)tomatoes, yeast breads, and peanuts C)fish, peanuts, and milk D)almonds, yeast breads, and eggs

Why do boys need more iron during adolescence? A)to develop peak bone mass B)to develop extra lean body mass C)to replace iron used up in childhood D)to produce more red blood cells

Which substance is a possible a source of "hyper" behaviour in children? A)caffeine B)food allergy C)gluten D)sugar

For the best health and lowest risk of death, what body mass index (BMI) range should people over 70 years of age maintain? A)12-17 B)18-24 C)25-32 D)33-42

What is the best way to determine if a teenager is growing normally? A)monitoring for smooth progression of height and weight B)calculating appropriate height and weight based on age C)assessing using adult growth charts D)comparing teenagers with peers

Which goal should be an initial focus for managing obesity in children? A)avoiding food treats B)losing weight quickly C)holding weight steady D)changing food choices

Intake of which food tends to increase for teenage girls, putting them at risk of calcium deficiency? A)soft drinks B)chocolate C)potato chips D)meat

Which nutrient, linked to learning and memory, shows promise in treating Alzheimer's disease? A)omega-3 fatty acids B)choline C)lecithin D)tryptophan

To promote dental health, which snacking strategy should be encouraged with children? A)consuming chocolate milk with all snacks B)minimizing intake of high-protein foods such as eggs C)snacking on dried fruits D)limiting between-meal snacking

Which substance is infamous for its interactions with nutrients? A)fish oil B)oil of primrose C)zinc D)alcohol

In order to prevent childhood obesity, which measure should parents promote? A)providing lower-sugar fruit juice instead of milk B)using favourite foods to reward exercise habits C)setting a good example at mealtimes D)encouraging children to eat everything on their plates

Describe factors that make iron deficiency likely in older people.

Describe the theory that links dietary composition with macular degeneration.

Describe the impact that smoking has on vitamin C in the body.

Describe characteristics of children who consistently skip breakfast compared to those of their well-fed peers.

Do energy needs decrease with advancing age? Explain your response.

Why do older adults face a greater risk of vitamin D deficiency than younger people?

Why is dehydration a major risk for older adults?

Discuss the impact of television on children's eating behaviours and nutrition status.

Describe how chronic laxative use can lead to malnutrition.

Describe the typical food habits of a teenager and how these can be remedied by having meals at home with their families.