FNH 371: Final Exam Questions And
Correct Answers With Complete
Solutions
1. Which of the following about childhood growth and development is NOT
true?
A) Growth is faster during childhood than in infancy.
B) Legs elongate more than the trunk in childhood.
C) There are only small differences between the growth and
development of males and females during childhood.
D) Weight gain is generally steady during childhood. - CORRECT
ANSWER- A) Growth is faster during childhood than in infancy.
2. The age range for a child to be considered a toddler is... - CORRECT
ANSWER- 12-36 months
3. During the toddler phase...
A) the stomach is still small
B) teeth develop
C) weight gain will plateau
D) two of the above
E) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER- D) two of the above
4. Which are true about beverages for toddlers?
, A) toddlers should still be fed with a bottle since they don't yet have the
skills to manage a cup.
B) Water is the only healthy drink that should be offered to toddlers.
C) Skim milk is the best choice for milk since toddlers should not over
consume fat.
D) None of the above are current recommendations for toddlers. -
CORRECT ANSWER- D) None of the above are current
recommendations for toddlers.
5. How often is it recommended for toddlers to eat small meals or snacks? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Every 2-3 hours.
6. What is a "food jag" - CORRECT ANSWER- When a child only wants to eat
one or a few favourite foods for a period of time.
7. If a child does not seem interested in food and eats very little...
A) parents should force the child to eat in order to ensure they receive
adequate nutrients.
B) parents should be patient and not force the child to eat as appetite
changes are normal.
C) parents should bribe the child into eating in order to feed them
without forcing it.
D) parents should seek medical attention as children should have large
appetites. - CORRECT ANSWER- B) parents should be patient and not
force the child to eat as appetite changes are normal.
8. What age range is a child considered a preschooler? - CORRECT ANSWER-
3-5 years old
Correct Answers With Complete
Solutions
1. Which of the following about childhood growth and development is NOT
true?
A) Growth is faster during childhood than in infancy.
B) Legs elongate more than the trunk in childhood.
C) There are only small differences between the growth and
development of males and females during childhood.
D) Weight gain is generally steady during childhood. - CORRECT
ANSWER- A) Growth is faster during childhood than in infancy.
2. The age range for a child to be considered a toddler is... - CORRECT
ANSWER- 12-36 months
3. During the toddler phase...
A) the stomach is still small
B) teeth develop
C) weight gain will plateau
D) two of the above
E) all of the above - CORRECT ANSWER- D) two of the above
4. Which are true about beverages for toddlers?
, A) toddlers should still be fed with a bottle since they don't yet have the
skills to manage a cup.
B) Water is the only healthy drink that should be offered to toddlers.
C) Skim milk is the best choice for milk since toddlers should not over
consume fat.
D) None of the above are current recommendations for toddlers. -
CORRECT ANSWER- D) None of the above are current
recommendations for toddlers.
5. How often is it recommended for toddlers to eat small meals or snacks? -
CORRECT ANSWER- Every 2-3 hours.
6. What is a "food jag" - CORRECT ANSWER- When a child only wants to eat
one or a few favourite foods for a period of time.
7. If a child does not seem interested in food and eats very little...
A) parents should force the child to eat in order to ensure they receive
adequate nutrients.
B) parents should be patient and not force the child to eat as appetite
changes are normal.
C) parents should bribe the child into eating in order to feed them
without forcing it.
D) parents should seek medical attention as children should have large
appetites. - CORRECT ANSWER- B) parents should be patient and not
force the child to eat as appetite changes are normal.
8. What age range is a child considered a preschooler? - CORRECT ANSWER-
3-5 years old
