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,Question 1
Underweight
Correct Answer
BMI under 18.5

Question 2
Normal weight
Correct Answer
18.5-24.9


Question 3
Overweight
Correct Answer
25-29.9

Question 4
Obese
Correct Answer
BMI over 30

Question 5
Extremely Obese
Correct Answer
BMI > 35

Question 6
Calculate BMI
Correct Answer
weight (kg) / height (m^2)


Question 7
weight management strategies and actions
Correct Answer
Management of the eating behavior (food diary, where why, how, and how much)
Promoting physical activity to increase energy output
Pursuit of emotional (stress), social, and psychologic health
Define problem behavior
Record and Analyze Baseline Behavior
Plan a Behavior Management Strategy




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,Question 8
How do we assess nutritional status?
Correct Answer
Physical appearance (health of eyes and hair)
anthropometric measurements (weight, body composition)
biochemical markers (blood lipid levels, iron status)

Question 9
What is recommended for an infant diet during the first year of life?

Correct Answer
Breastfeed for at least the first full year of life, and supplement with a vitamin K shot at birth and daily vitamin D
drops

Question 10
What is recommended for a child who is not breastfeeding?
Correct Answer
Use iron-fortified formula for any infant who is not breastfeeding

Question 11

What age should water and juice be avoided?

Correct Answer
Water and juice are unnecessary for the breastfed infants during the first 6 months of life


Question 12
When should you introduce cow's milk?
Correct Answer

at the end of the first year. Provide whole milk, not reduced-fat or fat-free milk, until 2 years of age

Question 13
What allergens should be avoided as first solid foods?

Correct Answer

wheat, egg white, citrus juice, and nuts

Question 14
What should you not give a child under one year of age to avoid botulism toxicity?
Correct Answer
Honey and corn syrup




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, Question 15
Which foods should be avoided until children are older because they are a choking hazard?
Correct Answer

hot dogs, nuts, grapes, carrots, popcorn, cherries, peanut butter, and round candy

Question 16
What are the energy needs of an infant?
Correct Answer
80-120 calories per kg of body weight

Question 17
What protein source do babies need the first 6 months of life?
Correct Answer
breastmilk

Question 18
What protein sources do babies need after 6 months of life?

Correct Answer

Ground turkey, chicken, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products

Question 19
What percent of daily calories are recommended for carbohydrates?
Correct Answer
45-65%

Question 20
What percent of daily calories are recommended for fats?
Correct Answer
20-35%

Question 21
What percent of daily calories are recommended for proteins?
Correct Answer
10-35%




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