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NUSC Latest Exam 3 With Correct Verified
Solutions 2026-2027 Graded A+
In toddlers, what is the worst problem of undernutrition? - correct
answer>>Undernutrition impairs cognition and ability to explore the environment
_________ Of all children leave in Poverty; _______________ have no health insurance;
_______ of low income < age 5 are grown retarded - correct answer>>• 25%
• 7 million
• 8%
Iron deficiency anemia in Mexican Americans is _________; in African Americans
is______ - correct answer>>• 11%
• 16%
What does hunger do? - correct answer>>Hunger can compromise growth, delay
emotional and intellectual development
How much a toddler grows in weight and height per month? - correct answer>>Toddlers
gain 8 oz and grow 0.4 inches per month
How is children's growth monitored? - correct answer>>• Use calibrated scales and
height board
*Toddlers under age 2*
• Weighed without clothes or diaper
• Determine recumbent length
*Children over age 2*
• Weighed with light clothing
• Measure stature with no shoes
What is the percentage of obesity in ages 2-19 years? - correct answer>>17%
What are some of the progress of toddlers by month? (For example at 15 months, they
crawl upstairs..) - correct answer>>• 15 mo—crawl upstairs
• 18 mo—run stiffly
,2
• 24 mo—walk up stairs one foot at a time
• 30 mo —alternate feet going up stairs
• 36 mo—ride a tricycle
• 10 - 15 words at 18 mo
• 100 words at 2 years
• 3 word sentences by 3 years
• 9-10 months—weaning bottle begins
• 12 to 14 months—completely weaned
• 12 months—refined pincer
• 18-24 months—able to use tongue to clean lips and developed rotary chewing
When should be a good age to complete the weaning of bottle? - correct answer>>12 -
14 months
What are the parents' responsibilities during feeding time? - correct answer>>• "What"
children are offered to eat
• The environment in which food is served including "when" and "where" foods are
offered
What are the child's responsibilities during feeding time? - correct answer>>• "How
much" they eat
• "Whether" they eat a particular meal or snack
What does restrictive eating do to a child? - correct answer>>An inconsistent view of
food that creates fear, guilt, shame and may lead to mindless overeating because the
suggested ideal is beyond understanding or the ability of the individual
Children adjust caloric intake to meet _____________ needs - correct answer>>caloric
What are the three main temperaments in toddlers when it comes to accepting new
foods? - correct answer>>• 40% "easy"—adapts to regular schedules and accepts new
foods
• 10% "difficult"—slow to adapt and may be negative to new foods
, 3
• 15% "slow-to-warm-up"—slow adaptability, negative to new foods but can learn to
accept new foods
How many exposures does a regular child need before they accept a new food? - correct
answer>>8 - 10
What does restriction of palatable foods lead to? - correct answer>>Restriction of
palatable foods increases preference for the foods
Understand the examples given in class with the chocolate cookies - correct
answer>>*Caregiver negative*
• Cookie labeled Junk food, and is restricted
• Child learns eating cookies is bad
• Child develops an increase preference for a restricted food
• Child eats large portions when food is offered
• As child gets older, eating cookies associated with negative feelings
• Guilt over eating something bad
• Guilt could lead to shame and lack of control over eating
*Caregiver positive*
• Cookie labeled as a sometimes food
• Child learns eating cookies is part of a healthy diet
• Child is satisfied with a small amount since they know it is not restricted
• Child eats small portions when food is offered
NUSC Latest Exam 3 With Correct Verified
Solutions 2026-2027 Graded A+
In toddlers, what is the worst problem of undernutrition? - correct
answer>>Undernutrition impairs cognition and ability to explore the environment
_________ Of all children leave in Poverty; _______________ have no health insurance;
_______ of low income < age 5 are grown retarded - correct answer>>• 25%
• 7 million
• 8%
Iron deficiency anemia in Mexican Americans is _________; in African Americans
is______ - correct answer>>• 11%
• 16%
What does hunger do? - correct answer>>Hunger can compromise growth, delay
emotional and intellectual development
How much a toddler grows in weight and height per month? - correct answer>>Toddlers
gain 8 oz and grow 0.4 inches per month
How is children's growth monitored? - correct answer>>• Use calibrated scales and
height board
*Toddlers under age 2*
• Weighed without clothes or diaper
• Determine recumbent length
*Children over age 2*
• Weighed with light clothing
• Measure stature with no shoes
What is the percentage of obesity in ages 2-19 years? - correct answer>>17%
What are some of the progress of toddlers by month? (For example at 15 months, they
crawl upstairs..) - correct answer>>• 15 mo—crawl upstairs
• 18 mo—run stiffly
,2
• 24 mo—walk up stairs one foot at a time
• 30 mo —alternate feet going up stairs
• 36 mo—ride a tricycle
• 10 - 15 words at 18 mo
• 100 words at 2 years
• 3 word sentences by 3 years
• 9-10 months—weaning bottle begins
• 12 to 14 months—completely weaned
• 12 months—refined pincer
• 18-24 months—able to use tongue to clean lips and developed rotary chewing
When should be a good age to complete the weaning of bottle? - correct answer>>12 -
14 months
What are the parents' responsibilities during feeding time? - correct answer>>• "What"
children are offered to eat
• The environment in which food is served including "when" and "where" foods are
offered
What are the child's responsibilities during feeding time? - correct answer>>• "How
much" they eat
• "Whether" they eat a particular meal or snack
What does restrictive eating do to a child? - correct answer>>An inconsistent view of
food that creates fear, guilt, shame and may lead to mindless overeating because the
suggested ideal is beyond understanding or the ability of the individual
Children adjust caloric intake to meet _____________ needs - correct answer>>caloric
What are the three main temperaments in toddlers when it comes to accepting new
foods? - correct answer>>• 40% "easy"—adapts to regular schedules and accepts new
foods
• 10% "difficult"—slow to adapt and may be negative to new foods
, 3
• 15% "slow-to-warm-up"—slow adaptability, negative to new foods but can learn to
accept new foods
How many exposures does a regular child need before they accept a new food? - correct
answer>>8 - 10
What does restriction of palatable foods lead to? - correct answer>>Restriction of
palatable foods increases preference for the foods
Understand the examples given in class with the chocolate cookies - correct
answer>>*Caregiver negative*
• Cookie labeled Junk food, and is restricted
• Child learns eating cookies is bad
• Child develops an increase preference for a restricted food
• Child eats large portions when food is offered
• As child gets older, eating cookies associated with negative feelings
• Guilt over eating something bad
• Guilt could lead to shame and lack of control over eating
*Caregiver positive*
• Cookie labeled as a sometimes food
• Child learns eating cookies is part of a healthy diet
• Child is satisfied with a small amount since they know it is not restricted
• Child eats small portions when food is offered
