Health and Wellness through Nutritional Science (part 3) EXAM Questions and Verified
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What is true of nutrition for infants? Human milk contains immune factors that infant
formula does not
Why is juice not recommended for infants? Contributes to dental decay, lacks fiber and may
contribute to diarrhea, it is a highly caloric source of fluid
Which behavior may contribute to risk of dental caries in infancy? Sharing utensils
What parent behaviors may put a child at risk of having a poor relationship with food?
Never involve children in meal planning and avoid offering children choices
How does the CDC define overweight in childhood? BMI for age over the 85th percentile
When teaching kindergartners about Choose My Plate, what would an appropriate educational
strategy be? Teach them a rhyme with the concepts
When teaching an 8-10 year old about healthy meal planning, what would an appropriate
educational strategy be? Have the write out a description of a healthy menu with different
food groups
You are working in a pediatrics practice and have an appointment with an obese 9 y/o boy and
his parents. What are some pieces of advice you might give this family? High levels of family
stress contributes to poor eating habits, Limit portion sizes, avoid frequent restaurant meals,
encourage the child to help choose and prepare meals, encourage physically active play,
provide and model choices of healthy plant-based snacks and colorful fruits/vegetables
What are some strategies to avoid when teaching high school students about nutrition?
Focus on how good nutrition will make them pretty, explain ways to skip or replace meals
Answers/Accurate Solutions| New Update Already Graded A+
What is true of nutrition for infants? Human milk contains immune factors that infant
formula does not
Why is juice not recommended for infants? Contributes to dental decay, lacks fiber and may
contribute to diarrhea, it is a highly caloric source of fluid
Which behavior may contribute to risk of dental caries in infancy? Sharing utensils
What parent behaviors may put a child at risk of having a poor relationship with food?
Never involve children in meal planning and avoid offering children choices
How does the CDC define overweight in childhood? BMI for age over the 85th percentile
When teaching kindergartners about Choose My Plate, what would an appropriate educational
strategy be? Teach them a rhyme with the concepts
When teaching an 8-10 year old about healthy meal planning, what would an appropriate
educational strategy be? Have the write out a description of a healthy menu with different
food groups
You are working in a pediatrics practice and have an appointment with an obese 9 y/o boy and
his parents. What are some pieces of advice you might give this family? High levels of family
stress contributes to poor eating habits, Limit portion sizes, avoid frequent restaurant meals,
encourage the child to help choose and prepare meals, encourage physically active play,
provide and model choices of healthy plant-based snacks and colorful fruits/vegetables
What are some strategies to avoid when teaching high school students about nutrition?
Focus on how good nutrition will make them pretty, explain ways to skip or replace meals
