UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
nutrition - CORRECT ANSWER promotes growth and physical development
for children 2+ - CORRECT ANSWER sufficient calories -> nutrient-dense foods
missing meals + increased hunger - CORRECT ANSWER decreased development and
achievement
eating breakfast - CORRECT ANSWER increase academic performance
eating breakfast at school - CORRECT ANSWER increase attendance and decrease
behavioral problems
childhood nutrition facts - CORRECT ANSWER - Children watch parents snack
- shop with children
- team with children in the kitchen
variety of foods - CORRECT ANSWER - proteins: plant vs animal
- mix up fresh, canned, frozen, and dry foods
- colorful veggies
- whole wheat bread and oatmeal
- low fat milk and yogurt
when is enough - CORRECT ANSWER - clean plate club
- 3 meals + a couple healthy snacks, snacks do not substitute for a meal
,- avoid sugary snacks: sodas, candy, juice, ice cream
older children - CORRECT ANSWER many adolescents skip meals (especially breakfast)
= more snacking
- sweetened beverages = major contributor
- teens consume 35-50% of daily calories from snacks
diet needs in youth - CORRECT ANSWER - decreased calcium intake: milk and dark
colored veggies
- decreased potassium intake: veggies and fruit
- decreased fiber: veggies, whole grains, fruit
- decreased magnesium: veggies and fruit
- decreased vitamin E: dark colored veggies, nuts and seeds
prevent obesity and malnourishment, stunted growth, learning deficits, and slowed behavioral
development - CORRECT ANSWER 1. limit fast foods
2. limit screen time (tv, computer, video games, phones)
3. dont skip breakfast
4. watch portion size
healthy eating patterns - CORRECT ANSWER - half your grains whole: whole grains
more often
- vary veggies: dark greens and orange veggies
- focus on fruits: meals or snacks, fresh, frozen, canned, dried
- calcium-rich foods: low fat/fat free milk, yogurt, beans, nuts
- lean w/ protein: lean or non fat meats, chicken, turkey, fish, beans and peas
- change your oil: good source = fish, nuts, and liquid oils
- dont sugar coat it: watch labels, avoid sugar and sweeteners
,focus on physical activity - CORRECT ANSWER - decreased test scores = budget cuts to
physical education, increased sedentary time
- benefits to PA
- carry into adult hood, inactivity increases with age
start early - CORRECT ANSWER better health -> decrease medical spending, increase
mood -> enhanced social development -> increase stress management -> increased test scores ->
increase likelihood of success...
improved quality of life!
infants - CORRECT ANSWER - movement: understand surroundings
- neuromotor training
toddlers 1 to 3 - CORRECT ANSWER - once a child can walk, more variety
- age and developmentally appropriate activities
F- multiple bouts of short bursts
I- moderate to vigorous
T- indoor/outdoor, social
T- do not be sedentary for longer than a hour at a time
preschoolers 3 to 5 - CORRECT ANSWER - refining fundamental movements
- best to start with natural activity patterns
F- multiple times a day
I- moderate to vigorous
T- structured or unstructured
T- about 60 minutes of aerobic activity
, children and adolescents - CORRECT ANSWER regular PA - cardiovascular and
musculoskeletal health, body comp, bone mineral density, blood lipids, and BP
- atleast an hour of aerobic activity moderate to vigorous everyday
MOST OLDER ADULTS LIVE IN NURSING HOMES - CORRECT ANSWER False
Only about 5%
MOST OLDER ADULTS STAY SOCIALLY ENGAGED AND
PRODUCTIVE - CORRECT ANSWER True
- Many continue to work, volunteer and act as caregivers. Others participate in community senior
events
INDIVIDUALS CAN LEARN NEW SKILLS EVEN LATER IN LIFE - CORRECT
ANSWER True
Older adults can learn new skills, although it may take longer than younger adults
DUE TO THEIR COGNITIVE DECLINE, SIMPLE WORDS ARE REQUIRED WITH THE
ELDERLY - CORRECT ANSWER False
NOTHING CAN BE DONE TO REDUCE ONE'S RISK FOR
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - CORRECT ANSWER False
Poor lifestyle increases risk while healthy lifestyle reduces risk and/or delays onset
OLDER ADULTS ARE DEPRESSED - CORRECT ANSWER False
OLDER ADULTS NEED LESS SLEEP THAN EVERYONE ELSE - CORRECT
ANSWER False
Older adults require the same amount of sleep as younger adults and should aim for 7-8 hours