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Susie is 3 years old. At her most recent checkup she was at the 20th percentile f height. This means that she is


A) taller than 19 out of 100 girls her age.
B) shorter than 19 out of 100 girls her age.
C) taller than 20 out of 100 girls her age.
D) taller than 79 out of 100 girls her age.

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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Preschool children should be encouraged to try new foods. If a child is reluctant to do so, it is best to


A) ask that he or she at least taste it.
B) withhold dessert until what is on the plate is eaten.
C) quietly remove it and never try again.
D) encourage other family members to coax him or her to eat.

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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A mineral that may be less than adequate in the diets of adolescent girls is ____________.

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iron OR Fe...

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The fluid requirements of the infant are approximately __________ cups per day.


A) 2
B) 1
C) 4
D) 3

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Teenagers get approximately one-fourth to one-third of their total energy intake from ___________.

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Feign proteins that cause adverse reactions in the body are called _______________.

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antigens O...

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The first solid foods usually introduced into an infant's milk diet are


A) egg whites.
B) pureed meats.
C) pureed fruits.
D) iron-fortified cereals.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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All of the following are true about readiness to add solid foods to an infant's diet except


A) the infant has head and neck control.
B) the infant is consuming more than 32 ounces of formula or breastfeeding more than 8-10 times per day.
C) the infant is able to put food in its mouth.
D) the infant is at least 13 pounds.

E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

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The single best indicat of a child's nutritional status is _______________.

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F children 3 years of age and older, the most useful growth charts are


A) BMI-for-age.
B) head circumference and height-for-age.
C) weight-for-height and head circumference.
D) weight-for-age and height-for-age.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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It is impractical to introduce solid foods into an infant's diet befe 4 to 6 months of age, because until that time


A) kidney function is limited.
B) starch-digesting enzymes are not very active.
C) food allergies are less likely.
D) head and neck control are not established.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

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High-fiber diets are


A) recommended for infants after 4 months of age.
B) recommended for infants after 6 months of age.
C) not recommended for infants.
D) recommended for breastfed infants only.

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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What vitamin routinely is given by injection to all infants at birth?


A) A
B) E
C) K
D) D

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Freddie is 8 months old and weighs 9 kilograms. He needs about ______ grams of protein per day.

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Daily protein needs during infancy vary from ______ to ______ grams per day.


A) 5; 10
B) 9; 14
C) 15; 25
D) 0.8; 0.95

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Approximately what percentage of obese children become obese adults?


A) 20%
B) 30%
C) 40%
D) 50%

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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The most sensitive indicat of long-term nutrient intake in a child is


A) weight.
B) height.
C) head circumference.
D) fusion of bone ends.

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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All of the following are characteristics of food allergies except


A) they are a disorder of the immune system.
B) they are most frequently linked to milk, eggs, nuts, or wheat.
C) once they develop, they are always permanent.
D) they can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Newbn infants are routinely given injections of _______________.

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Iron-deficiency anemia in the latter part of infancy is associated with


A) a diet containing few solid foods.
B) a diet dominated by commercial infant cereals.
C) medicinal iron supplements.
D) a diet dominated by carbohydrates.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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