FSHN 120 Ch 15 – Flashcards
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Which of the following is TRUE about school lunch programs in the United States?
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All are required to meet updated guidelines on fat and sodium intake.
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What is the maximum percentage of total Calories from fat recommended for a preschooler?
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35% of total energy
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Multivitamin/mineral supplements should never be recommended for preschoolers.
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false
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For proper growth and development, toddlers should consume a minimum of what percentage of their total daily energy intake as fat?
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30%
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The cartilage that is located at the end of long bones that closes when growth ceases is called what?
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the epiphyseal plate
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Childhood overweight and obesity are defined by determining a child's fat composition.
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true
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Which of the following foods would be the BEST source of dietary calcium for a young toddler?
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whole milk
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The fluid needs of adolescents are higher than those of children.
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true
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Which nutrient deficiency in older adults can lead to a decreased sense of taste and smell?
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zinc
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Adolescents need to consume four servings of dairy foods or calcium-fortified products daily to obtain the necessary calcium intake.
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true
