Nutr 650- Exam 3 Questions With Complete Solutions

who has the most powerful influence on children's food choices during middle childhood and preadolescence? a. the national school lunch program b. peers and the media c. doctors and dentists d. the WIC and SNAP programs e. parents and older siblings correct answer: e. parents and older siblings a child's BMI for age greater or equal to the 95th percentile is defined as ______. a. normal for preadolescents b. underweight c. healthy weight d. overweight e. obese correct answer: e. obese to protect cardiovascular health, children (4 to 18 years of age) should receive at least ______ and no more than ______ of total energy from fat a. 25%; 35% b. 35%; 40% c. 30%; 35% d. 40%; 45% e. 20%; 25% correct answer: a. 25%; 35%f true of false? a preadolescent's adequate intake of vitamin D ensures maximum absorption of iron and folic acid to prevent anemia correct answer: false school-aged children who regularly skip breakfast a. have better test scores than children who eat breakfast b. typically "make up" the missed nutrients at lunch c. are at risk for diabetes d. are likely to have difficulty concentrating in school e. are likely to be underweight correct answer: d. are likely to have difficulty concentrating in school what type of score do the american society of parenteral and enteral nutrition and the academy of nutrition