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True/False
1. The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for a pre-conceptual woman are higher for iron and
folic acid only.
2. Gestational diabetes and preeclampsia may develop during pregnancy.
3. The nutritional needs for energy and protein are greater during lactation as compared to
the needs of a pre-conceptual female.
4. Infants should be given age-appropriate opportunities for physical activity.
5. It is good practice to encourage children to clean their plates at dinner time.
6. A 16-year-old adolescent girl has a higher Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) for iron than a 16year-old adolescent boy.
7. Poor dietary choices are a major contributor to adolescent acne.
8. Most adolescents consume an adequate amount of dietary fiber.
9. Girls usually go through their adolescent growth spurt before boys.
10. The cumulative damage from oxidative stress promotes aging.
11. Foods tend to taste more sweet and salty to a person with advanced age.
12. The absorption of vitamin B12 is often compromised in the elderly.
Matching
Match the short phrase or term with the lifespan group. Choose the best answer. You may use
some answers more than once or not at all.
A. Childhood
B. Adolescence
C. Older adulthood
1. Time period of sexual maturation
2. Time period when self feeding is established
3. Time period of increased cellular aging
Multiple Choice
1. Which of the following types of cell division results in 4 new cells, each one with 23
chromosomes?
A. Mitosis
B. Meiosis
C. Regeneration
2. The recommended amount of prenatal weight gain is based upon:
A. maternal girth circumference
B. maternal blood pressure
C. maternal height and weight before pregnancy
D. maternal bone mineral density
E. maternal fasting blood sugar
3. Which of the following is a gastrointestinal health issue that may develop during
pregnancy?
A. Nausea
B. Vomiting
C. Constipation
D. Heartburn
E. All of the above
4. Which of the following is NOT an appropriate feeding method during infancy?
A. Introducing solid foods at two months of age
B. Diluting infant formula to feed the baby
C. Putting the baby to bed to self-feed with a bottle
D. All of the above are inappropriate
5. Which of the following nutrients is not implicated in dental health?
A. Calcium
B. Phosphorus
C. Magnesium
D. Fluoride
E. Vitamin E
6. How can a child’s fluid intake need be met?
A. Drinking milk
B. Drinking water
C. Eating fluid-rich foods like whole fruits and vegetables
D. A and B
E. A, B, and C
7. Childhood obesity is promoted by:
A. eating while watching television.
B. consuming excess Calories from sugary soda.
C. spending too much time in sedentary behaviors.
D. A and B
E. A, B, and C
8. Which of the following statements is false regarding lead toxicity?
A. Its symptoms are improved by iron deficiency.
B. It compromises brain function.
C. It can come from lead-based paint in ceramic dishware.
D. It is implicated in behavioral problems.
E. Lead may leach into the water supply from lead-soldered pipes.
9. Which of the following is false about maturation during adolescence?
A. Girls have increased height earlier than boys.
B. Boys have mature pubic hair earlier than girls.
C. Girls experience menarche around age 16.
D. Boys and girls undergo cognitive maturation.
E. Boys and girls undergo psychosocial maturation.
10. Poor diet and lifestyle choices during adolescence can lead to increased risk for:
A. heart disease.
B. type 2 diabetes.
C. cancer.
D. osteoporosis.
E. All of the above