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NEP 2450 REVIEW QUESTIONS EXAM 2
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
QUESTION: Why are infant feeding problems more common in
extremely low birthweight and very low birthweight infants?
Ans: impaired nutrient absorption and slow gut motility affect tolerance of
feedings.
QUESTION: What factors make nutritional requirements higher for
an infant who was born at 28 weeks gestation?
Ans: Preterm birth resulted in reduced body fat and nutrient reserves.
QUESTION: Identify a genetic condition that is not found by
maternal or newborn screening.
Ans: cleft lip and palate, congenital anomalies, and chromosomal disorders.
QUESTION: Describe two or more factors other than nutrition that
could impact growth of an infant with special health care needs.
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Ans: disorders that impact brain growth, side effects of medications, altered
body composition, increased or decreased energy expenditure.
QUESTION: Describe two other modes of feeding infants in addition
to breast and bottle feeding.
Ans: Describe two other modes of feeding infants in addition to breast and
bottle feeding.
QUESTION: Which of the following growth parameters is used as a
screening tool for assessing underweight and overweight or obesity
in young children?
Ans: Body mass index-for-age percentile
QUESTION: Which of the following strategies would be appropriate
for parents to use in teaching their young child healthy eating
behaviors?
Ans: Serve child-sized portions or allow the child to self-serve portions.
QUESTION: Obesity is defined as:
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Ans: BMI-for-age percentile ≥95th
QUESTION: Which of the following statements regarding fat in
children's diets is correct?
Ans: Dietary fat is an important source of calories in a young child's diet.
QUESTION: True or false: According to food consumption surveys,
young children exceed estimated needs for calories.
Ans: true
QUESTION: Which of the following would be the best choice for a
between-meal snack for a preschooler? Choose the one best
answer.
A. 100 percent fruit juice
B. Raisins
C. Fortified gummy bears
D. Peanut butter crackers
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NEP 2450 REVIEW QUESTIONS EXAM 2
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
QUESTION: Why are infant feeding problems more common in
extremely low birthweight and very low birthweight infants?
Ans: impaired nutrient absorption and slow gut motility affect tolerance of
feedings.
QUESTION: What factors make nutritional requirements higher for
an infant who was born at 28 weeks gestation?
Ans: Preterm birth resulted in reduced body fat and nutrient reserves.
QUESTION: Identify a genetic condition that is not found by
maternal or newborn screening.
Ans: cleft lip and palate, congenital anomalies, and chromosomal disorders.
QUESTION: Describe two or more factors other than nutrition that
could impact growth of an infant with special health care needs.
Master01 | Dec, 2024/2025 | Latest update
, 2
Ans: disorders that impact brain growth, side effects of medications, altered
body composition, increased or decreased energy expenditure.
QUESTION: Describe two other modes of feeding infants in addition
to breast and bottle feeding.
Ans: Describe two other modes of feeding infants in addition to breast and
bottle feeding.
QUESTION: Which of the following growth parameters is used as a
screening tool for assessing underweight and overweight or obesity
in young children?
Ans: Body mass index-for-age percentile
QUESTION: Which of the following strategies would be appropriate
for parents to use in teaching their young child healthy eating
behaviors?
Ans: Serve child-sized portions or allow the child to self-serve portions.
QUESTION: Obesity is defined as:
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Ans: BMI-for-age percentile ≥95th
QUESTION: Which of the following statements regarding fat in
children's diets is correct?
Ans: Dietary fat is an important source of calories in a young child's diet.
QUESTION: True or false: According to food consumption surveys,
young children exceed estimated needs for calories.
Ans: true
QUESTION: Which of the following would be the best choice for a
between-meal snack for a preschooler? Choose the one best
answer.
A. 100 percent fruit juice
B. Raisins
C. Fortified gummy bears
D. Peanut butter crackers
Master01 | Dec, 2024/2025 | Latest update
