Health and Wellness through Nutritional Science (part 3) EXAM LATEST VERSION EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES| ALREADY GRADED A+

Health and Wellness through Nutritional Science (part 3) EXAM LATEST VERSION EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES| ALREADY GRADED A+ What is true of nutrition for infants? - Answer - Human milk contains immune factors that infant formula does not Why is juice not recommended for infants? - Answer - 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? - Answer - Sharing utensils What parent behaviors may put a child at risk of having a poor relationship with food? - Answer - Never involve children in meal planning and avoid offering children choices How does the CDC define overweight in childhood? - Answer - BMI for age over the 85th percentile When teaching kindergartners about Choose My Plate, what would an appropriate educational strategy be? - Answer - 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? - Answer - 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? - Answer - 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? - Answer - Focus on how good nutrition will make them pretty, explain ways to skip or replace meals A healthy 17 y/o girl is reading a nutrition label and sees a product contains 13% DV of calcium per serving. How many servings of this product would this girl need to have the recommended amount of calcium from that product alone? - Answer - 10 servings A nurse is evaluating a 16 year old boy with short stature, poor bone development, and cognitive developmental delays. What might be a dietary cause for this boy's condition? - Answer - Malnutrition What nutrient do young adolescents have an increased need for, relative to adults? - Answer - Thiamine What is appropriate advice to give a newly pregnant mother? - Answer - Alcohol should be avoided during all trimesters of pregnancy What is a possible effect of alcohol consumption during pregnancy on the fetus? - Answer - Permanent developmental disability What nutrient reduces the risk of neural tube defects? - Answer - Folate/folic acid What are some good dietary sources of folate? - Answer - Lentils, spinach, oats How can a pregnant mother minimize the risk of preterm delivery? - Answer - Abstain from tobacco and drugs, discontinue use of all alcohol, maintain a healthy weight, maintain a healthy diet to help prevent gestational diabetes What is false about breastfeeding? - Answer - It is a reliable from of birth control Why are adults over 70 years of age more vulnerable to inadequacy of one or more dietary nutrients? - Answer - Different GI physiology interferes with absorption What are some potential benefits of prebiotics and probiotics for an older adult? - Answer - Decreased total cholesterol, control of IBS, support immune system function, rebuild bone density How might you advise a patient about adapting to older adulthood? - Answer - to avoid obesity, remain active, and realize your overall caloric needs may decrease A patient is considering adding a dietary supplement and wants to know more. What should they do first? - Answer - Discuss it with their healthcare provider