NUSCTX 10 Final Exam, Nutritional Sciences UC
Berkeley, NUSCTX Test Bank, NUSCTX Exam
NUSCTX 10 Final Exam, Nutritional Sciences UC
Berkeley, NUSCTX Test Bank, NUSCTX Exam
Questions and Answers, UC Berkeley Nutrition
Final, NUSCTX 10 Study Guide, Nutrition Science
Final Exam
Which change in a toddler most requires an adequate dietary supply of protein, minerals, and
viatmins?
A. Muscle development
B. Physical brain growth
C. Hormonal maturation
D. Bone mineralization
A
Which skill is negatively altered by lean poisoning in children? Select all
A. Cognitive skill
B. Motor skill
C. Social skill
D. Language development skill
E. Emotional skill
A, B
Which eating behavior is common in children age 3-5 years?
A. Food jags
B. Low appetite
C. Eating alone
D. Distractions during eating
A
A BOMB 1
, NUSCTX 10 Final Exam, Nutritional Sciences UC
Berkeley, NUSCTX Test Bank, NUSCTX Exam
Which is a negative effect of low-fat cow's milk to infants younger than 1 year of age? Select all.
A. Excessive Vit C
B. Insufficient linoleic acid
C. Increases the risk of baby bottle tooth decay
D. Insufficient consumption of proteins
E. Insufficient energy to support growth requirements
B, E
How will the majority of the caloric intake for a 5 year old child be spent?
A. Tissue growth
B. Fecal loss
C. Physical activity
D. Basal metabolism
D
Which is a consequence of childhood obesity? Select all.
A. Asthma
B. Cognitive delay
C. Physical inactivity
D. Social discrimination
E. Low self esteem
A, D, E
Which factor places an infant at risk for failure to thrive? Select all.
A. Extrusion reflex
B. Genetics
C. Endocrine disease
D. Intestinal obstruction
E. Diluted ready to feed formula
C, D, E
A preterm infant who consumes breast milk from a milk bank is exposed to which risk?
A. Allergic reaction
A BOMB 2
, NUSCTX 10 Final Exam, Nutritional Sciences UC
Berkeley, NUSCTX Test Bank, NUSCTX Exam
B. Nutrient deficiency
C. Protein intake toxicity
D. Necrotizing enterocolitis
D
Which statement regarding tx for a pregnant client with severe nausea and vomiting is untrue?
A. You may find ginger and B6 supplements helpful in decreasing nausea
B. Make sure to always drink liquids with your meals to help with digestion
C. Snacks and meals should be fairly dry and bland and low in fat and fiber
D. Try to always keep some food in your stomach by eating small, frequent meals
B
A nurse discusses calcium intake with a parent at the child's well visit. Which factor is associated with
peak bone mass as an adult? Select all.
A. Genetics
B. The in utero environment
C. Dairy allergy as a child
D. Vegetarian diet as a preschooler
E. Ample supply of vitamin D before puberty
A, B, E
Why do infants require more water per unit of body weight than do adults? Select all.
A. Infants have a higher metabolic rate
B. Infants have a larger proportional body surface
C. A greater percentage of an infants total body weight is composed of water
D. Infants are more susceptible to volume depletion
E. Increased fluid is needed in the infants intracellular spaces
A, B, C, D
The national standards for nutrition needs for older adults are based on which estimated percentage
decreased in metabolic activity during the middle and older years?
A. 5%
B. 7%
A BOMB 3
, NUSCTX 10 Final Exam, Nutritional Sciences UC
Berkeley, NUSCTX Test Bank, NUSCTX Exam
C. 9%
D. 11%
A
How can a decrease in hypothalamic function adversely affect an older adult client?
A. Increases skeletal muscle loss
B. Increases the risk for dehydration
C. Promotes unintentional weight gain
D. Increases the risk for osteoporosis
B
For which health issue is the older adult client who experiences a decline in taste and smell acuity at
the highest risk?
A. Food-borne illness
B. Frequent illness
C. Poor bone health
D. Unintentional weight loss
A
Which Vit D dosage meets the requirements of individuals who are older than 70 years?
A. 400 IU/Day
B. 600 IU/Day
C. 800 IU/Day
D. 1000 IU/Day
C
Which statement provides the most accurate information about metabolic changes related to aging
in men and women?
A. Basal metabolic rate declines for both sexes with a more rapid decline beginning earlier for men
than for women
B. There are no real sex differences when it comes to declines in basal metabolic rate; an average of
1% to 2% per decade is normal
C. The basal metabolic rate generally declines more rapidly for women, which is why women tend to
gain weight more easily with age
A BOMB 4
Berkeley, NUSCTX Test Bank, NUSCTX Exam
NUSCTX 10 Final Exam, Nutritional Sciences UC
Berkeley, NUSCTX Test Bank, NUSCTX Exam
Questions and Answers, UC Berkeley Nutrition
Final, NUSCTX 10 Study Guide, Nutrition Science
Final Exam
Which change in a toddler most requires an adequate dietary supply of protein, minerals, and
viatmins?
A. Muscle development
B. Physical brain growth
C. Hormonal maturation
D. Bone mineralization
A
Which skill is negatively altered by lean poisoning in children? Select all
A. Cognitive skill
B. Motor skill
C. Social skill
D. Language development skill
E. Emotional skill
A, B
Which eating behavior is common in children age 3-5 years?
A. Food jags
B. Low appetite
C. Eating alone
D. Distractions during eating
A
A BOMB 1
, NUSCTX 10 Final Exam, Nutritional Sciences UC
Berkeley, NUSCTX Test Bank, NUSCTX Exam
Which is a negative effect of low-fat cow's milk to infants younger than 1 year of age? Select all.
A. Excessive Vit C
B. Insufficient linoleic acid
C. Increases the risk of baby bottle tooth decay
D. Insufficient consumption of proteins
E. Insufficient energy to support growth requirements
B, E
How will the majority of the caloric intake for a 5 year old child be spent?
A. Tissue growth
B. Fecal loss
C. Physical activity
D. Basal metabolism
D
Which is a consequence of childhood obesity? Select all.
A. Asthma
B. Cognitive delay
C. Physical inactivity
D. Social discrimination
E. Low self esteem
A, D, E
Which factor places an infant at risk for failure to thrive? Select all.
A. Extrusion reflex
B. Genetics
C. Endocrine disease
D. Intestinal obstruction
E. Diluted ready to feed formula
C, D, E
A preterm infant who consumes breast milk from a milk bank is exposed to which risk?
A. Allergic reaction
A BOMB 2
, NUSCTX 10 Final Exam, Nutritional Sciences UC
Berkeley, NUSCTX Test Bank, NUSCTX Exam
B. Nutrient deficiency
C. Protein intake toxicity
D. Necrotizing enterocolitis
D
Which statement regarding tx for a pregnant client with severe nausea and vomiting is untrue?
A. You may find ginger and B6 supplements helpful in decreasing nausea
B. Make sure to always drink liquids with your meals to help with digestion
C. Snacks and meals should be fairly dry and bland and low in fat and fiber
D. Try to always keep some food in your stomach by eating small, frequent meals
B
A nurse discusses calcium intake with a parent at the child's well visit. Which factor is associated with
peak bone mass as an adult? Select all.
A. Genetics
B. The in utero environment
C. Dairy allergy as a child
D. Vegetarian diet as a preschooler
E. Ample supply of vitamin D before puberty
A, B, E
Why do infants require more water per unit of body weight than do adults? Select all.
A. Infants have a higher metabolic rate
B. Infants have a larger proportional body surface
C. A greater percentage of an infants total body weight is composed of water
D. Infants are more susceptible to volume depletion
E. Increased fluid is needed in the infants intracellular spaces
A, B, C, D
The national standards for nutrition needs for older adults are based on which estimated percentage
decreased in metabolic activity during the middle and older years?
A. 5%
B. 7%
A BOMB 3
, NUSCTX 10 Final Exam, Nutritional Sciences UC
Berkeley, NUSCTX Test Bank, NUSCTX Exam
C. 9%
D. 11%
A
How can a decrease in hypothalamic function adversely affect an older adult client?
A. Increases skeletal muscle loss
B. Increases the risk for dehydration
C. Promotes unintentional weight gain
D. Increases the risk for osteoporosis
B
For which health issue is the older adult client who experiences a decline in taste and smell acuity at
the highest risk?
A. Food-borne illness
B. Frequent illness
C. Poor bone health
D. Unintentional weight loss
A
Which Vit D dosage meets the requirements of individuals who are older than 70 years?
A. 400 IU/Day
B. 600 IU/Day
C. 800 IU/Day
D. 1000 IU/Day
C
Which statement provides the most accurate information about metabolic changes related to aging
in men and women?
A. Basal metabolic rate declines for both sexes with a more rapid decline beginning earlier for men
than for women
B. There are no real sex differences when it comes to declines in basal metabolic rate; an average of
1% to 2% per decade is normal
C. The basal metabolic rate generally declines more rapidly for women, which is why women tend to
gain weight more easily with age
A BOMB 4
