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SAMPLE QUESTION FROM STUDY GUIDE: Which of the following foods is unsafe for infant feeding? |
All of these are unsafe:
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SAMPLE QUESTION FROM STUDY GUIDE: Define medium-chain fatty acids. |
a. Have less than 6 carbon atoms. b. Have 12 or more carbon atoms. c. Have 6 to 10 carbon atoms. CORRECT: d. None of these describe medium-chain fatty acids. - they have an aliphatic tail of 6 - 12 carbon atoms |
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SAMPLE QUESTION FROM STUDY GUIDE: Which of the following is true of pre-term infants? |
Born before 37 weeks of gestation (I Googled this answer since I no longer have the textbooks) |
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SAMPLE QUESTION FROM STUDY GUIDE: Which of the following herbal teas are considered safe during lactation? |
All of these are considered safe:
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SAMPLE QUESTION FROM STUDY GUIDE: Use of which of the following herbs will reduce milk flow? |
All of these reduce milk flow.:
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Which of the following nutrition factors would NOT be related to infertility in men? |
Eating a diet containing animal products THESE WOULD BE RELATED:
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What nutrients have been found to be most effected in women who use Oral Contraceptives? |
ALL of the following:
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A body mass index (BMI) greater than_____ is typically needed to sustain normal reproductive function in women. |
20 |
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The recommended daily intake of folate for ALL women who may become pregnant is? |
400 mcg |
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Your best friend is pregnant and asks you to recommend foods that will increase her iron stores. Which of the following would be the best choice? |
OTHER CHOICES:
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_____ during the first 2 months of pregnancy is teratogenic and leads to a two- to three-fold risk of congenital abnormalities. |
A high blood glucose level |
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The change in lipid blood levels that occurs during pregnancy can best be explained in this way: _____. |
cholesterol and triglyceride levels increase dramatically from pre-pregnancy levels |
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The recommended daily protein (g) intake for pregnant women is _____. |
71 grams |
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Research is emerging that suggests pregnant women should increase their food sources of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Which of the following foods would provide the most DHA to pregnant women? |
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It is recommended that OVERWEIGHT women gain approximately _____ during pregnancy. |
15 - 25 pounds |
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The recommended weight gain range for NORMAL-WEIGHT women is: |
25 - 35 pounds |
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Women with which of the following characteristics are at increased risk of developing preeclampsia? |
ALL of the following:
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It is recommended that women with gestational diabetes aim for a range of _____ % fat calories during pregnancy. |
30 - 40 |
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Which of the following is NOT a maternal benefit of breastfeeding? |
All of the following would be considered benefits of breastfeeding:
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On the second feeding after birth, a first-time mom was concerned that her infant was not getting enough milk. What would the lactation consultant want the new mom to know? |
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What fat-soluble vitamin is given to all infants at birth? |
Vitamin K |
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What is a possible reason that breastfeeding may prevent allergies? |
All of the following:
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A breastfeeding mother asks you if alcohol can be eliminated from her breast milk by pumping immediatedly after drinking a few glasses of wine. What would you tell her? |
No; the alcohol will still be in the breast milk and will clear from the milk as soon as it clears from the blood stream: roughly 2 to 3 hours per drink for a 120-pound woman. |
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Hyperemesis gravidarum (morning sickness) may be prevented and/or treated by: |
ALL of the following:
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A pregnant woman who is vegan need to take supplemental Vitamin D, Iron and ________ during pregnancy. |
B12 |
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Prenatal vitamins are routinely recommended at least _________ months prior to pregnancy to ensure adequate folate status. |
3 |
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The amniotic fluid and breast milk are influenced by internal and external environments such as diet, exposure to cigarette smoke and pleasant scents. If there is a particular flavor or aroma a parent wants their child to learn how many times during the 2nd and 3rd trimester should exposure occur? |
12 |
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When breastfeeding is not an option the alternatives available are: |
ALL of the following:
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The following foods should be avoided during pregnancy EXCEPT: |
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Dietary recommendations for a woman with PCOS that is trying to conceive should include |
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A body mass index (BMI) in the 90th percentile would indicate that a 3 year old was: |
overweight |
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One “rule of thumb” regarding portion sizes for toddlers is: |
1 tablespoon of food per year of age. |
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Studies have shown that restricting a young child’s access to palatable ("junk") food may: |
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Approximately how many exposures to a new food might it take for a toddler to accept the flavor or taste? |
8 - 10 |
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Common, or likely, nutrition problems among young children include all of the following EXCEPT: |
ALL of the following:
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A mother is interested how to prevent iron-deficiency anemia in her 2 year old son. What advice would you give her? |
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Overweight and obesity are common in Down syndrome children because they have lower caloric needs due to: |
ALL of the following:
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Signs that indicate feeding problems in toddlers include: |
ALL of the following:
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Healthy toddlers are likely to develop diarrhea from _____. |
drinking too much fruit juice |
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Celiac sprue is a disease that usually develops by _____ years of age. |
2 |
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Dietary management of celiac disease requires the elimination of: |
wheat, rye, oats, and barley |
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Breathing problems in children: |
ALL of the following:
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Typical food allergies do NOT include _____. |
rice THEY DO INCLUDE:
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The AVERAGE caloric need of infants in the first six months of life is _____ per kg of body weight, based on growth in breast-fed infants. |
108 calories |
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The two essential fatty acids required in an infant’s diet are α-linolenic acid and _____ acid. |
linoleic |
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If an infant is exclusively breastfed and not exposed to adequate amounts of sunlight, he/she would need a _____ supplement. |
Vitamin D |
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Which of the following is a warning sign indicating growth problems? |
ALL of the following:
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Infants need a higher fat diet compared to older people; therefore, up to _________________ of calories from fat may be recommended. |
55% |
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What is one of the signs associated with inadequate growth? |
weight remaining stable over 3 months |
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What is the most appropriate nutritional intervention for a special needs infant who has gastroesophageal reflux and swallowing difficulty? |
Mix baby rice cereal with standard formula or breastmilk |
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Solid food introduction should begin |
When the child is showing signs of food readiness |
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Preschool children have a ________ appetite compared to infants |
Decreased |
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If an infant gets constipated following food introduction, what food would you recommend? |
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Honey can increase risk of infant botulism and should not be introduced prior to what age? |
12 months |
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Which of the following strategies would be appropriate for parents to use in teaching young children about health eating behaviors? |
Serve family meals and allow the child to self-serve portions |
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The best treatment for an adolescent pregnant woman with an eating disorder is to _____. |
refer her to an eating disorder clinic that uses a team approach to solve nutritional issues |
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The struggle for independence that characterizes adolescent psychosocial development may lead to the development of health-compromising eating behaviors, including: |
ALL:
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Protein requirements for males are highest at _____ years. |
15 - 18 |
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The protein requirement is greatest for females when the height growth spurt occurs. What age range would this be? |
11 - 14 years |
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The best reason for wanting young adolescents to consume foods that provide adequate calcium is _____. |
young adolescents retain four times as much calcium than adults and build bone mass |
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A range of medical and psychosocial complications accompanies overweight among adolescents, including all of the following EXCEPT |
type 1 diabetes THEY INCLUDE:
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Carbohydrate loading for athletes is the process of: |
eating low-carbohydrate foods for the first 3 days of the week, while continuing to exercise, and then consuming a high-carbohydrate diet the 3 days prior to competition while exercising minimally. |
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Calcium supplements may decrease the absorption of iron; therefore, they should be avoided within _____ of taking the iron supplement. |
1 hour |
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Potential effects of substance use on nutritional status include all of the following EXCEPT |
increased nutrient bioavailability THEY DO INCLUDE:
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Risk factors for hypertension among adolescents include all of the following EXCEPT |
being underweight THEY INCLUDE:
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Binge-eating disorder differs from bulimia nervosa in that binge eating: |
does not involve compensatory behaviors |
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Key goals of nutritional care for someone in treatment for an eating disorder would include: |
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A pregnant teen that is deficient in iron early in pregnancy is at higher risk of: |
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Females experience a _____ increase in body fat during puberty. |
120% |
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During peak weight gain, adolescent males gain an average of _____ lb/year. |
20 |
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Protein needs for children with special health care needs are variable, depending on the chronic health care condition. An example of a condition(s) that has a HIGHER protein needs is/are: |
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The most significant predictor of childhood obesity has been found to be: |
maternal obesity |
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Children with chronic conditions may have more difficulty meeting the DRI for vitamins and minerals as a result of: |
ALL:
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Children with _____ would always be interpreted as overweight on standard growth charts because they have altered muscle size and/or short statures. |
Down syndrome and spina bifida |
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Fat-soluble vitamin supplements are recommended for children with _____ due to poor intestinal absorption of these nutrients. |
cystic fibrosis |
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Which of the following WOULD be allowed on a diet for PKU? |
ALLOWED:
NOT ALLOWED:
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Nutritional concerns in ADHD include: |
ALL:
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What is the importance of taking pancreatic enzymes when a child has cystic fibrosis? |
These are the enzymes that help digest foods and when they are missing, food is malabsorbed |
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_____ has been shown to be effective in reducing the incidence of seizures in children. |
A low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet |
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Which of the following food sources would be highest in heme iron? |
Beef NOT THE FOLLOWING:
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The decline in estrogen production in women after menopause leads to all of the following EXCEPT |
More acne All of the following occur with less estrogen:
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To lose one pound per week, a person would need to eat _____ fewer Calories per day. |
500 |
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A simple calculation used to give you a “ballpark” Calorie level for weight maintenance is to multiply your body weight by the number _____ |
15 |
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The average daily dietary fiber recommendations are _____ for males and females age 31-50, respectively. |
38 and 25 grams |
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At perimenopause many women need to take _____ to prevent bone loss. |
calcium & vitamin D |
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A high-intensity dietary approach for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease called Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes includes all the following recommendations EXCEPT |
Avoiding eggs and ALL dairy foods INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
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Having a BMI _____ means a person is obese. |
>30 |
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Overweight and obesity are associated with an increased risk of which of the following conditions? |
ALL:
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Metabolic syndrome is related to a cluster of metabolic abnormalities that include: |
ALL:
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Of all the physiologic changes that occur with aging, the biggest effect on nutritional status is due to shifts in the _____. |
musculoskeletal system |
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According to national intake data, older adults are not eating enough: |
ALL:
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It is difficult to meet vitamin and mineral needs at Calorie levels below |
1600 |
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It is common for the elderly to have suboptimal vitamin D status or develop vitamin D deficiency due to all of the following EXCEPT: |
ALL:
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Which of the following statements is true about calcium supplementation and absorption? |
ALL:
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Having a deficiency of which vitamin has been implicated in increased blood levels of homocysteine in the elderly, therefore increasing heart disease? |
Folate |
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Recommendations for the macronutrients for the elderly are: |
45-65% of energy from carbohydrate, 20-35% of energy from fat, and 10-35% of energy from protein. |
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The two leading causes of death among the elderly are heart disease and _____. |
cancer |
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How is nutritional status affected when an older adult has a stroke? |
ALL:
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What would the blood pressure of an elderly woman diagnosed with hypertension be? |
140 mmHg/90 mmHg |
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Which of the following nutrient intakes is NOT a risk factor for osteoporosis? |
↑ iron intake |
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The Adequate Intake (AI) of calcium for women 51 and older is: |
1200 mg/day |
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Nutrition advice for people that are taking blood-thinning medication due to a stroke is to: |
maintain a stable vitamin K intake |
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Which of the following behaviors exacerbates GERD? |
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A deficiency in vitamin B12 may lead to: |
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The FIRST remedy advised for an overweight patient with osteoarthritis is: |
lose weight |