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Anorexia nervosa sufferers usually acknowledge the existence of their disease. see themselves as thin even though they are fat. tend to be between 25 and 35 years of age. tend to be adolescent and early adult girls.

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tend to be adolescent and early adult girls

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Prevention of eating disorders might include any of the following EXCEPT weighing often. discourage dieting. teach normal, healthy approach to eating and nutrition. encourage eating in relation to hunger and satiety cues.

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weighing often

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During pregnancy, it is particularly important to make sure to consume adequate cholesterol. essential fatty acids. trans fatty acids. saturated fatty acids.

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essential fatty acids

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For a woman with a prepregnancy BMI of 22, total pregnancy weight gain should fall within the range of ______ pounds. 25 to 35 28 to 40 11 to 20 15 to 25

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25 to 35

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Which of the following is a federal program for reducing infant mortality by providing nutritional support and counseling? Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Supplement Program (NSP) Regional Nutrition Counseling Program (RNCP)

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special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (wic)

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The most important predictor of an eating disorder is a history of sexual abuse. extreme dieting. perfectionism. binge drinking.

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extreme dieting

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In the United States, approximately _____ percent of school-age children are overweight or obese. 30 10 20 50

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30

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Adequate folate intake for neural tube development is especially important in the ______ trimester. third first second

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first

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For those over 40 years of age, an exercise program should include all of the following EXCEPT rest periodically. stretching. physician clearance. exercise through the pain.

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exercise through the pain

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A difference between anorexics and bulimics is that anorexics turn away from food during a crisis, whereas bulimics turn toward food. anorexics come from loosely organized families, whereas bulimics come from overly-organized families. bulimics tend to be methodical, whereas anorexics tend to be impulsive. bulimics exhibit denial of the disorder, whereas anorexics know their behavior is abnormal.

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anorexics turn away from food during a crisis, whereas bulimics turn toward food

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The dietary manipulation that is related most significantly to longevity in animal studies is calorie restriction. high carbohydrate intake. protein restriction. low fat intake.

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calorie restriction

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Criteria for diagnosing anorexia nervosa include all the following EXCEPT feels fat even when emaciated. body weight 15 percent below expected. intense fear of becoming too thin. amenorrhea.

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intense fear of becoming too thin

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Which of the following is true about thirst among the elderly? About 6 cups of fluid per day is a good goal for elderly people. Elderly individuals can easily become dehydrated and this can cause confusion. Diuretics do not affect the elderly person's fluid requirement. Elderly people rarely become dehydrated because the sense of thirst is enhanced as people age.

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elderly individuals can easily become dehydrated and this can cause confusion

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One of the best ways to get anorexics into treatment is to deny the disorder. stage an intervention. keep offering them food. threaten them.

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stage an intervention

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Most of the health problems in bulimia arise from using laxatives. vomiting. binge eating. eating sweets.

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vomiting

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Which of the following is NOT an example of the ways medications can negatively affect nutritional status? Use of oral contraceptives may increase a woman's requirements for iron. Long-term use of antibiotics can decrease the population of bacteria that synthesizes vitamin K. Some antidepressant medications decrease appetite. Some pain medications can cause blood loss, resulting in anemia.

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use of oral contraceptives may increase a woman's requirements for iron

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The U.S. Public Health Service and the March of Dimes recommend that all women of childbearing age should take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement that contains 15 milligrams of iron. 400 micrograms of folic acid. 500 milligrams of calcium. 40 micrograms of zinc.

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400 micrograms of folic acid

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For more than 30% of school-age children who are overweight or obese, experts generally recommend bariatric surgery. severe caloric restriction. limiting physical activity to avoid stressing the joints. early diabetes and cholesterol screening.

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early diabetes and cholesterol screening

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What is the name of the condition characterized by disordered eating, lack of menstrual periods, and osteoporosis? Female bulimia Female athlete triad Female anorexia Binge eating disorder

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female athlete triad

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The best way for a calcium-deficient pregnant woman to get the calcium she needs is to consume legumes. vegetables. low-fat milk and cheese. fruits.

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low-fat milk and cheese

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Carol has heartburn during her pregnancy. She should do all of the following EXCEPT eat less fat. avoid spicy food. consume liquids between (rather than with) meals. lie down after she eats.

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lie down after she eats

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All of the following are true about bulimia EXCEPT the disordered behavior is secretive. an abnormally large quantity of food is consumed within a short time period. body weight is below 85% of what would be expected. it most commonly occurs in adolescent and college-age individuals.

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body weight is below 85% of what would be expected

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the Mediterranean diet? Frequent consumption of fish Olive oil Abstinence from alcohol Plentiful intake of fruits and vegetables

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abstinence from alcohol

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A disorder in which frequent bingeing is followed by compensatory behaviors to rid the body of excess kilocalories is called anorexia nervosa. bulimia nervosa. compulsive overeating. hypoglycemia.

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bulimia nervosa

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All of the following are characteristics of food allergies EXCEPT they are a disorder of the immune system. once they develop, they are always permanent. they can cause nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. they are most frequently linked to milk, eggs, nuts, or wheat.

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once they develop, they are always permanent

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Mack is constipated. Safe recommendations include all of the following EXCEPT eat more whole grains. use mineral oil routinely and liberally. drink more fluid. eat 30 grams of fiber per day.

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use mineral oil routinely and liberally

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Among children under 3 years of age, the most common food allergy is to peanuts. shellfish. milk. eggs.

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eggs

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Infants receive a dose of vitamin K at birth to reduce risk of blood clots. reduce risk of hemorrhage. promote bone health. support immune function.

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reduce risk of hemorrhage

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For most pregnancies, women need to consume supplemental vitamin D. iron. zinc. calcium.

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iron

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The practice of eating nonfood substances is called lanugo. purging disorder. bingeing. pica.

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pica

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three components of the female athlete triad? lack of menstrual periods. low bone mineral density. clinical depression. disordered eating behaviors.

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clinical depression

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A mineral that is often deficient in adults' diets and is linked to bone health, muscle function, mental health, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes is magnesium. calcium. iron. zinc.

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magnesium

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During the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, an average of ______ extra kilocalories per day are needed. 150 - 250 250 - 350 350 - 450 450 - 550

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350-450

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Compared to individuals aged 19 to 50, adults over the age of 70 need _____ vitamin D. less the same amount of more

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more

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Which of the following is the best treatment approach for binge-eating disorder? A diet that lists foods to be eaten and others to be avoided Encouraging a person to nurture others rather than focus on his or her own needs. A structured eating plan that the person eats without regard to his or her hunger signals Teaching a person to eat in response to internal hunger cues

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a structured eating plan that the person eats without regard to his or her hunger signals

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Which of the following statements is important for infant feeding? Cows' milk can be introduced safely when the child is 3 months old. Working mothers should avoid breastfeeding. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of a child's life. Breastfeeding has no advantage over formula-feeding, so the latter is the feeding practice of choice.

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the american academy of pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of a child's life

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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the best age to introduce solid foods into the infant's diet is 4 to 6 months. over 8 months. 1 to 4 months. less than 1 month.

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4 to 6 months

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All of the following are barriers to breastfeeding EXCEPT expense. misinformation. fear of appearing immodest. lack of role models.

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expense

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The first solid foods usually introduced into an infant's diet are pureed fruits. pureed meats. iron-fortified cereals. egg whites.

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iron-fortified cereals

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What vitamin routinely is given by injection to all infants at birth? E A D K

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k

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Mineral needs generally are increased during pregnancy. All of the following are needed in higher quantities EXCEPT sodium. iodine. iron. zinc.

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sodium

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If you suspect a friend has an eating disorder, you should ignore the behavior. provide your friend with a calorie-controlled diet plan. direct your friend to pro-Ana or pro-Mia websites. encourage your friend to seek professional help.

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encourage your friend to seek professional help

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Patients with ____________ may present with clinical signs of semistarvation, such as decreased metabolic rate. bulimia nervosa anorexia nervosa binge-eating disorder night eating syndrome

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anorexia nervosa

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Anorexia nervosa is characterized by compulsive eating. purging, including laxatives and diuretics. psychological denial of appetite. hyperactivity.

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psychological denial of appetite

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All of the following are indicators of readiness to add solid foods to an infant's diet EXCEPT the infant has head and neck control. the infant can sit with support. the infant is consuming more than 32 ounces of formula or breastfeeding more than 8-10 times per day. the infant is able to put food in his mouth.

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the infant is able to put food in his mouth

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All of the following tend to happen as one ages EXCEPT the liver's detoxifying capacity deteriorates. the digestive functions of the pancreas may decline. the tendency to develop gallstones increases. high chromium intake impairs glucose tolerance.

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high chromium intake impairs glucose tolerance

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Obesity during pregnancy is associated with all of the following EXCEPT surgical complications. a low-birth-weight infant. high blood pressure. diabetes during pregnancy.

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a low-birth-weight infant

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A condition of self-induced severe weight loss, particularly common in adolescent girls, is called binge-eating disorder. bulimia nervosa. malnutrition. anorexia nervosa.

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anorexia nervosa

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Bud has trouble with his dentures and problems chewing. Which of the following foods would be best to help meet his nutritional needs? Bouillon Gelatin Low-fat yogurt Sirloin steak

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low-fat yogurt

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Which of the following statements is true? Calories should be restricted for obese infants to levels less than those for normal weight infants. Most overweight infants become normal weight preschoolers. Obese infants become obese preschool children. There is strong evidence that infant obesity will result in adulthood obesity.

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there is strong evidence that infant obesity will result in adulthood obesity

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