FCFN 275 Ch. 15 – Flashcards
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Which of the following is an unwillingness to eat unfamiliar food?
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picky eating
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Which food, when eaten in excess, is likely to be the culprit behind iron deficiency?
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milk
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Which is correct about why a person's metabolic rate naturally declines with age?
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because of the tendency for less daily physical activity
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Children tend to be picky about strong-tasting foods because
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they have more taste buds than adults
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Which is correct regarding the frequency of meals for toddlers and preschoolers?
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They should eat small meals and snacks throughout the day.
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Which of the following is not correct about bone growth?
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Most of the growth occurs in the middle of the long bones.
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The number of individuals 65 years of age and older is projected to ________ in the next decade.
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increase
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To reduce the risk of their becoming obese, children should be limited to watching no more than ________ hour(s) of television daily.
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2
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The requirement for vitamin D increases with age because
kidneys lose their ability to convert it to the active form.
intestines lose their ability to absorb it.
All these answers are correct.
the skin's ability to make it from sunlight decreases.
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all of these are correct
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Which of the following lowers blood cholesterol levels?
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garlic
