Nutrition FINAL EXAM STUDY
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solutions
What is the RDA for Fat for toddlers (1-3) ?
none
What is the RDA for Fat for children (4-8)?
none
What is the RDA for Fat for adolescents (14-18) ?
none
What is the RDA for Fat for children (9-13) ?
none
What is the RDA for Protein for toddlers (1-3) ?
1.10g/kg
What is the RDA for Protein for children (4-8) ?
0.95g/kg
What is the RDA for Protein for children (9-13) ?
0.95g/kg
What is the RDA for Protein for adolescents (14-18) ?
0.85g/kg
What is the RDA for Carbohydrate for toddlers (1-3) ?
130g/day
What is the RDA for Carbohydrate for children (4-8) ?
130g/day
What is the RDA for Carbohydrate for children (9-13) ?
130g/day
What is the RDA for Carbohydrate for Adolescents (14-18) ?
130g/day
What leaves older adults at risk for poor wound healing and a depressed immune
system ?
-chronic deficiencies of protein
-vitamins
-minerals
What do deficiency of B vitamins do in the older adult ?
-inflammation
-irritation
-cracking of the lips and tongue
What do deficiency of Vitamin C do in the older adult ?
increases the risk for periodontal (gum) disease
What vitamins contribute to bone loss in the oral cavity in the older adult is not
consumed enough ?
-calcium
-vitamin D
-protein
, What does saliva do ?
-helps neutralize the decay promoting acids
What vitamins and minerals are proven to help with cataracts and macular
degeneration ?
-vitamin C
-vitamin E
-Zinc
-Omega fatty acids
-Lutein
-Zeaxanthin
What is the name of a slow aging supplement ?
beta carotene
What is the name of the supplement that improves wrinkle and elasticity in the
low dose group ?
beta carotene
Medications reduce the absorption of what vitamins and minerals ?
-calcium
-iron
-fat soluble vitamins
Medications reduce the activation of what vitamins and minerals ?
-Vitamin D
-Vitamin B12
-Folate
What type of breakfast would be most appropriate to serve a 20 month old child ?
1/2 cup of iron fortified cooked oat cereal, 2 tbsp of mashed pineapple, 1 cup of whole
milk
What would most likely be deficient in the diet of a vegetarian toddler ?
iron and zinc
Children require a diet providing between ____% to ____% of total energy as fat
25% to 35%
An adolescent continues to grow in height until
the epiphyseal plates close
What is the RDA for calcium for boys aged 9-18 ?
1300mg/day
What is the RDA for calcium for girls aged 9-18 ?
1300mg/day
What are some events that happen with normal aging ?
-absorption of vitamin B12 from foods in the GI tract is reduced
-a reduced sense of smell
-muscle mass decreases
The food choice patterns of children are heavily influenced by
the food choices of their patterns
Does calorie restriction increase life span ?
it reduces the production of free radicals
What is the name of the practice involves 20% to 30% fewer calories ?
calorie restriction
GUIDEwith Questions and Complete
solutions
What is the RDA for Fat for toddlers (1-3) ?
none
What is the RDA for Fat for children (4-8)?
none
What is the RDA for Fat for adolescents (14-18) ?
none
What is the RDA for Fat for children (9-13) ?
none
What is the RDA for Protein for toddlers (1-3) ?
1.10g/kg
What is the RDA for Protein for children (4-8) ?
0.95g/kg
What is the RDA for Protein for children (9-13) ?
0.95g/kg
What is the RDA for Protein for adolescents (14-18) ?
0.85g/kg
What is the RDA for Carbohydrate for toddlers (1-3) ?
130g/day
What is the RDA for Carbohydrate for children (4-8) ?
130g/day
What is the RDA for Carbohydrate for children (9-13) ?
130g/day
What is the RDA for Carbohydrate for Adolescents (14-18) ?
130g/day
What leaves older adults at risk for poor wound healing and a depressed immune
system ?
-chronic deficiencies of protein
-vitamins
-minerals
What do deficiency of B vitamins do in the older adult ?
-inflammation
-irritation
-cracking of the lips and tongue
What do deficiency of Vitamin C do in the older adult ?
increases the risk for periodontal (gum) disease
What vitamins contribute to bone loss in the oral cavity in the older adult is not
consumed enough ?
-calcium
-vitamin D
-protein
, What does saliva do ?
-helps neutralize the decay promoting acids
What vitamins and minerals are proven to help with cataracts and macular
degeneration ?
-vitamin C
-vitamin E
-Zinc
-Omega fatty acids
-Lutein
-Zeaxanthin
What is the name of a slow aging supplement ?
beta carotene
What is the name of the supplement that improves wrinkle and elasticity in the
low dose group ?
beta carotene
Medications reduce the absorption of what vitamins and minerals ?
-calcium
-iron
-fat soluble vitamins
Medications reduce the activation of what vitamins and minerals ?
-Vitamin D
-Vitamin B12
-Folate
What type of breakfast would be most appropriate to serve a 20 month old child ?
1/2 cup of iron fortified cooked oat cereal, 2 tbsp of mashed pineapple, 1 cup of whole
milk
What would most likely be deficient in the diet of a vegetarian toddler ?
iron and zinc
Children require a diet providing between ____% to ____% of total energy as fat
25% to 35%
An adolescent continues to grow in height until
the epiphyseal plates close
What is the RDA for calcium for boys aged 9-18 ?
1300mg/day
What is the RDA for calcium for girls aged 9-18 ?
1300mg/day
What are some events that happen with normal aging ?
-absorption of vitamin B12 from foods in the GI tract is reduced
-a reduced sense of smell
-muscle mass decreases
The food choice patterns of children are heavily influenced by
the food choices of their patterns
Does calorie restriction increase life span ?
it reduces the production of free radicals
What is the name of the practice involves 20% to 30% fewer calories ?
calorie restriction
