Test Bank: Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies 15th Edition
by Frances Sizer - Ch. 1-15, 9781337906371, with Rationales
"At mealtimes the best way to be sure children are receiving adequate nutrition from the foods they
eat is to Select one a. allow them to make all the food decisions as determined by their favorites. b.
keep adding a food they don't like on their plate until they eat it. c. make them eat everything you
have put on their plates. d. allow them to select from nutritious foods you have prepared for the
family." - ANSWER:d) allow them to select from nutritious foods you have prepared for the family.
"Older adults should drink at least _____ cups of fluid a day to provide needed water. Select one a. 5-
6 b. 3-4 c. 9-13 d. 7-8" - ANSWER:c) 9-13
"Which of the following would be the most appropriate snack for an active normal-weight child?
Select one a. yogurt b. ice cream c. orange juice d. candy" - ANSWER:a) yogurt
"A 2-year-old toddler goes on periodic food jags in which she will eat only one or two favorite foods.
Should her parents be concerned about her nutritional status? Select one a. yes because she will
develop lifelong habits of rejecting many foods b. no because her body will let her know what
nutrients she needs to eat c. no because it will keep her from becoming overweight d. yes because
she may not get adequate iron intake from the foods she selects" - ANSWER:b) no because her body
will let her know what nutrients she needs to eat.
"A 7-year-old boy who is not eating breakfast before going to school because he doesn't want to miss
the school bus: Select one a. is less likely to become overweight. b. will not make up the nutrients he
missed at lunch and dinner. c. will perform his best on the tests he takes in the morning. d. will be
commended by the teacher for paying close attention in class." - ANSWER:b) will not make up the
nutrients he missed at lunch and dinner
"Hyperactivity in a boy in kindergarten who cannot concentrate on his school work can be controlled
by: Select one a. eliminating concentrated sugars from his diet. b. making sure he has regular
adequate meals. c. reducing the hours he sleeps so he will be calm during the day. d. including mostly
high-fiber low-fat foods in his diet." - ANSWER:b) making sure he has regular adequate meals.
"Older adults should: Select one a. consume more protein than younger adults. b. consume 14 grams
of fiber per 1000 calories consumed. c. limit the amount of saturated fat in their diets." - ANSWER:a)
consume more protein than younger adults
"Which of the following worsens acne? Select one a. stress b. cold beverages c. salt d. chocolate" -
ANSWER:c) salt
"The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that older adults: Select one a.
perform at least 200 minutes of high-intensity exercise weekly. b. avoid resistance exercise to reduce
fracture risk. c. include a wide variety and multiple intensity levels of exercise in their exercise plans.
d. incorporate balance exercises if they are at risk of falling." - ANSWER:d) incorporate balance
exercises if they are at risk of falling.
"Which of the following children is at significant risk for choking?
a. Susie who is sitting down and eating tender beef strips
b. Billy who is eating while running around the table
c. Charles, who is snacking on grapes while watching television" - ANSWER:c) Charles, who is snacking
on grapes while watching television.
by Frances Sizer - Ch. 1-15, 9781337906371, with Rationales
"At mealtimes the best way to be sure children are receiving adequate nutrition from the foods they
eat is to Select one a. allow them to make all the food decisions as determined by their favorites. b.
keep adding a food they don't like on their plate until they eat it. c. make them eat everything you
have put on their plates. d. allow them to select from nutritious foods you have prepared for the
family." - ANSWER:d) allow them to select from nutritious foods you have prepared for the family.
"Older adults should drink at least _____ cups of fluid a day to provide needed water. Select one a. 5-
6 b. 3-4 c. 9-13 d. 7-8" - ANSWER:c) 9-13
"Which of the following would be the most appropriate snack for an active normal-weight child?
Select one a. yogurt b. ice cream c. orange juice d. candy" - ANSWER:a) yogurt
"A 2-year-old toddler goes on periodic food jags in which she will eat only one or two favorite foods.
Should her parents be concerned about her nutritional status? Select one a. yes because she will
develop lifelong habits of rejecting many foods b. no because her body will let her know what
nutrients she needs to eat c. no because it will keep her from becoming overweight d. yes because
she may not get adequate iron intake from the foods she selects" - ANSWER:b) no because her body
will let her know what nutrients she needs to eat.
"A 7-year-old boy who is not eating breakfast before going to school because he doesn't want to miss
the school bus: Select one a. is less likely to become overweight. b. will not make up the nutrients he
missed at lunch and dinner. c. will perform his best on the tests he takes in the morning. d. will be
commended by the teacher for paying close attention in class." - ANSWER:b) will not make up the
nutrients he missed at lunch and dinner
"Hyperactivity in a boy in kindergarten who cannot concentrate on his school work can be controlled
by: Select one a. eliminating concentrated sugars from his diet. b. making sure he has regular
adequate meals. c. reducing the hours he sleeps so he will be calm during the day. d. including mostly
high-fiber low-fat foods in his diet." - ANSWER:b) making sure he has regular adequate meals.
"Older adults should: Select one a. consume more protein than younger adults. b. consume 14 grams
of fiber per 1000 calories consumed. c. limit the amount of saturated fat in their diets." - ANSWER:a)
consume more protein than younger adults
"Which of the following worsens acne? Select one a. stress b. cold beverages c. salt d. chocolate" -
ANSWER:c) salt
"The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that older adults: Select one a.
perform at least 200 minutes of high-intensity exercise weekly. b. avoid resistance exercise to reduce
fracture risk. c. include a wide variety and multiple intensity levels of exercise in their exercise plans.
d. incorporate balance exercises if they are at risk of falling." - ANSWER:d) incorporate balance
exercises if they are at risk of falling.
"Which of the following children is at significant risk for choking?
a. Susie who is sitting down and eating tender beef strips
b. Billy who is eating while running around the table
c. Charles, who is snacking on grapes while watching television" - ANSWER:c) Charles, who is snacking
on grapes while watching television.
