NUTR 3314 Exam 4 (Chapters 11-13)
questions and answers with solutions
2025/2026
Select the most appropriate statement concerning pregnancy in
teenagers less than 18 years of age:
teens have less risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension
nutrient needs of a pregnant teen may be higher than an adult
the rate of teenage pregnancy has increased in recent years
the risk of preterm and low-birth-weight infants is lower in teen than in
adult - ANSWER nutrient needs of a pregnant teen may be higher than
an adult
Health professionals in the US recommend breast-feeding along with
solids for at least how long after birth? - ANSWER 12 months
true or false: Gestational diabetes increases the risk for low-birth-weight
babies. - ANSWER false
true or false: The increased rate of iron absorption that occurs during
pregnancy and decreased iron losses resulting from the cessation of
menstruation are sufficient to meet the increased iron requirement for
pregnant women. - ANSWER false
,During the second trimester it is recommended that women increase
their energy intake by ______calories per day: - ANSWER 340
In 1998 the US government began fortifying enriched grain products
with ______ to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects: - ANSWER
folic acid
true or false: Pregnancy in the teen years or over the age of 35 carries
increased risks for both the mother and the baby. - ANSWER true
true or false: Because breast milk is low in vitamin D it is recommended
that breast-fed infants receive supplemental vitamin D. - ANSWER true
Let-down is triggered by the hormone _________ in response to an
infant's suckling: - ANSWER oxytocin
Colostrum is _________. - ANSWER the first fluid produced by the breast
after delivery
The proportion of energy from carbohydrates recommended for children
over the age of two is: - ANSWER the same as that recommended for
adults
Select the correct statement concerning the recommendations for
protein, carbohydrates and fat in older adults:
,Increased protein is needed to restore muscle that has atrophied.
Those over the age of 65 rely more on anaerobic metabolism and
therefore need more carbohydrates.
Decreased fat consumption is recommended to prevent obesity.
The recommendations for protein, carbohydrates and fat do not change
with age. - ANSWER The recommendations for protein, carbohydrates
and fat do not change with age.
What organ is most affected by long-term excessive alcohol
consumption? - ANSWER liver
true or false: Several independent research studies have documented
that hyperactivity is associated with high intakes of refined sugar. -
ANSWER false
The recommended range of _______ is higher for children in order to
support rapid growth and development. - ANSWER fat
Dehydration is a concern in older adults for all of the following reasons
EXCEPT:
limited mobility
the liver is not as efficient at conserving water
reduction in sense of thirst
many adults take medications that increase loss - ANSWER the liver is
not as efficient at conserving water
, Which of the following statements about alcohol is FALSE?
Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to dehydration.
Alcohol has 9 calories per gram.
Alcohol is considered toxic by the body.
Alcohol is broken down by the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase. -
ANSWER alcohol has 9 cal/gram
The primary mechanism by which alcohol lowers cardiovascular risk is: -
ANSWER raising levels of HDL
Moderate alcohol consumption is defined as ____drinks per day for men
and _____drinks per day for women: - ANSWER 2, 1
Nutrients most likely to be deficient in an adolescent's diet are
__________. - ANSWER iron and calcium
Select the correct statement concerning food-borne illness:
food-borne infection occurs when bacteria in the stomach produce
toxins
food-borne intoxication is caused by eating food contaminated with high
levels of pesticides and/or herbicides
food-borne infections occurs we eating food that contains high
concentrations of viruses
food-borne intoxication is caused by consuming food containing toxins
produced by microbes - ANSWER food-borne intoxication is caused by
consuming food containing toxins produced by microbes
questions and answers with solutions
2025/2026
Select the most appropriate statement concerning pregnancy in
teenagers less than 18 years of age:
teens have less risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension
nutrient needs of a pregnant teen may be higher than an adult
the rate of teenage pregnancy has increased in recent years
the risk of preterm and low-birth-weight infants is lower in teen than in
adult - ANSWER nutrient needs of a pregnant teen may be higher than
an adult
Health professionals in the US recommend breast-feeding along with
solids for at least how long after birth? - ANSWER 12 months
true or false: Gestational diabetes increases the risk for low-birth-weight
babies. - ANSWER false
true or false: The increased rate of iron absorption that occurs during
pregnancy and decreased iron losses resulting from the cessation of
menstruation are sufficient to meet the increased iron requirement for
pregnant women. - ANSWER false
,During the second trimester it is recommended that women increase
their energy intake by ______calories per day: - ANSWER 340
In 1998 the US government began fortifying enriched grain products
with ______ to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects: - ANSWER
folic acid
true or false: Pregnancy in the teen years or over the age of 35 carries
increased risks for both the mother and the baby. - ANSWER true
true or false: Because breast milk is low in vitamin D it is recommended
that breast-fed infants receive supplemental vitamin D. - ANSWER true
Let-down is triggered by the hormone _________ in response to an
infant's suckling: - ANSWER oxytocin
Colostrum is _________. - ANSWER the first fluid produced by the breast
after delivery
The proportion of energy from carbohydrates recommended for children
over the age of two is: - ANSWER the same as that recommended for
adults
Select the correct statement concerning the recommendations for
protein, carbohydrates and fat in older adults:
,Increased protein is needed to restore muscle that has atrophied.
Those over the age of 65 rely more on anaerobic metabolism and
therefore need more carbohydrates.
Decreased fat consumption is recommended to prevent obesity.
The recommendations for protein, carbohydrates and fat do not change
with age. - ANSWER The recommendations for protein, carbohydrates
and fat do not change with age.
What organ is most affected by long-term excessive alcohol
consumption? - ANSWER liver
true or false: Several independent research studies have documented
that hyperactivity is associated with high intakes of refined sugar. -
ANSWER false
The recommended range of _______ is higher for children in order to
support rapid growth and development. - ANSWER fat
Dehydration is a concern in older adults for all of the following reasons
EXCEPT:
limited mobility
the liver is not as efficient at conserving water
reduction in sense of thirst
many adults take medications that increase loss - ANSWER the liver is
not as efficient at conserving water
, Which of the following statements about alcohol is FALSE?
Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to dehydration.
Alcohol has 9 calories per gram.
Alcohol is considered toxic by the body.
Alcohol is broken down by the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase. -
ANSWER alcohol has 9 cal/gram
The primary mechanism by which alcohol lowers cardiovascular risk is: -
ANSWER raising levels of HDL
Moderate alcohol consumption is defined as ____drinks per day for men
and _____drinks per day for women: - ANSWER 2, 1
Nutrients most likely to be deficient in an adolescent's diet are
__________. - ANSWER iron and calcium
Select the correct statement concerning food-borne illness:
food-borne infection occurs when bacteria in the stomach produce
toxins
food-borne intoxication is caused by eating food contaminated with high
levels of pesticides and/or herbicides
food-borne infections occurs we eating food that contains high
concentrations of viruses
food-borne intoxication is caused by consuming food containing toxins
produced by microbes - ANSWER food-borne intoxication is caused by
consuming food containing toxins produced by microbes
