Nutrition Exam 4 Answers - Flashcards

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What would be a normal body weight after 1 year for a healthy infant with a birthweight of 8 pounds?

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24 lbs

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Breastfed infants:

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Are less likely to develop malocclusion, require 40% less orthodontia than bottle-fed infants, and receive low amounts of minerals, which is ideal for immature kidneys

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Why should new foods be introduced to an infant one at a time?

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Any allergic reactions can be detected

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A life threatening whole-body allergic reaction is known as:

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Anaphylactic shock

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What population group consumes the most soft drinks each day at school?

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Teenage boys

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Which principle is advisable for a school-aged child?

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Allow 15-20 minutes for each meal

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A child who drinks a lot of milk at the expense of other foods is at high risk of showing signs of:

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Anemia

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Malnutrition is not a concern when infants are fed home-recipe formulas. Commercial artificial infant milk is more appropriate for infants that cow's or goats milk.

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First statement is false, second statement is true

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For optimal breast-feeding benefits, it is recommended that the infant be encouraged to suckle on each breast for about:

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15-20 minutes

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Features of infant formulas include all of the following except:

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They contain antibodies

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Which of the following is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency among U.S. and Canadian children?

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Iron

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Mike is a 10 year old inactive child who weights 150 lbs. He has come to your practice with his parents for help with losing weight. What advice should be given to the parents?

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Maintain weight and do not encourage weight loss during growth and development.

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Choking can occur in children up to 4 years of age from food in the airway. Food is not throughly chewed until the molars erupt.

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Both statements are true

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Solid foods for infants are introduced at 6 weeks

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False

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A mother of a preschooler states that her child is a picky eater and there is no way to please her daughter. The dental hygienist could encourage her to:

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Recognize the child is asserting her independence, and this is normal.

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Wha is the disadvantage of feeding and infant semisolid food too early?

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Reduction of milk or formula intake, possibility of a food allergy, due to the lack of neuromuscular maturation the tongue forces food out of the mouth in a reflux action

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Fast food is usually a reasonable choice for obtaining daily protein requirements

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True

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What is the chief reason that breast-fed infants usually need to eat more frequently than formula fed infants?

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Breaks milk is digested faster

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Formulas for full-term infants contain _______ kcal/oz

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20

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A new born who weighed 8 lb at birth can be expected to weigh ______ lb at 4 months and ________ lb at 1 year of age.

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16, 24

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Which of the following defines nursing bottle tooth decay?

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Marked tooth decay of an infant due to prolonged exposure to carbohydrate-rich fluids from a bottle.

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The single most effective way to teach nutrition to children is by:

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Example

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Which of the following is a feature of infant soy formulas?

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They contain cornstarch and sucrose rather than lactose

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Infants showing symptoms of acidosis, dehydration, diarrhea, elevated blood ammonia and urea, and fever may be reacting to the nutritional problem of

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Protein overload

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What is the prevalence of hyperactivity in children?

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5-10%

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What is the principle reason that information about fat on food labels of infants foods is intentionaly omitted?

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To prevent parents from restricting their infants fat intake

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Since the infant formula act of 1980, commercial infant formulas must meet established standards in nutritional content

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True

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Which of the following formulas is available for infants with lactose intolerance?

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Soy

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Which group of patients is most prone to nutritional deficiencies?

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Adolescents

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The typical cannot soft drink contains the equivalent of how many teaspoons of sugar?

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10

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Which of the following is an effective strategy for dealing with obesity in a child?

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Engage the individual in at least 1 hour of moderate to vigorous activity

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Adolescent women may fail to reach peak bone mass for all of the following reasons except:

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Lactose intolerance begins to intensify during the teenage years.

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The recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals for infants are biased on the:

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Average amounts ingested by thriving infants breastfed by well-nourished mothers.

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Which intervention is correct for feeding a 4 year old

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Offer a serving size of about 4 tbsp.

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When counseling a parent regarding early childhood caries, include the following advice:

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Clean the infants teeth and gums with gauze or a toothbrush atleast twice a day.

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What is the leading cause of high blood pressure in children?

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Obesity

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A child known to be allergic to peanuts who begins to show signs such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the tongue and severe abdominal discomfort is most likely in immediate need of a life saving injection of:

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Epinephrine

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Which practice would be appropriate for an infant with cleft palate?

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Burp frequently

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Which of the following is a characteristic of hunger and behavior in children?

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Children who eat nutrious breakfasts are absent from school less often than their friends who do not.

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What organ in the infant uses more than half of the days total energy?

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Brain

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When children are allowed to eat freely form a variety of foods, they usually select foods that are high in :

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Sugar

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Infants fed honey or corn syrup are at increased risk for:

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Botulism

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Which of the following is a common source of lead poisoning in infants

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Contaminated water used to make infant formula

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An 18 month old child should be offered:

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A variety of foods that the child can feed himself or herself

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To help improve a childs BMI, pediatrics recommends limiting TV and video time for children older than 2 years old to how many hours per day?

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2

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Foods containing sorbitol or other sugar alcohols should not be given to infants because they

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Promote diarrhea

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To gradually replace breast milk with infant formula or other foods appropriate to an infants diet is to:

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Wean

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Low fat or nonfat milk should not be given routinely to a child after the age of:

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2

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Nutrient characteristics of human breast milk include all of the following except:

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The vitamin D content meets optimal growth requirements

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Breastfed infants are more likely to develop malocclusion due to increased suckling which is required to extract the milk from the breasts

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False

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The involuntary grinding or clenching of teeth observed in children with cerebral palsy or downs syndrome is known as:

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Bruxism

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a food allergy?

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It always involves the production of antibodies

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A mother of a 1 year old tells you she is going to begin giving her child milk because she can now stop formula feedings. Which type of milk should be purchase?

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Whole

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Which of the following is a feature of public school food programs?

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They must follow the dietary guidelines for americans

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Which of the following is a finding regarding the importance of fatty acid intake for preterm infants fed formulas?

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Formulas enriched with docosahexaenoic acid and arachiondic acid resulted in improved visual acuity compared with standard formulas.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of fat in the diet of children

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Fat intakes below 30% of total energy do not impair growth provided that total energy intake is adequate.

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All of the following are typical growth characteristics of overweigh children except:

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They can achieve normal appearance after losing excess fat

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What minimum fraction of the RDA for key nutrients for children 10-12 years of age should be provided by public school lunches?

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1/3

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What is the approximate duration of the adolescent growth spurt

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2 years

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Which one of the following infants is the most prone to malnutrition?

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An infant who ingests cows or goats milk

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Approximately what percentage of US children between 2 and 19 years old are overweight?

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32

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Breastfed infants may benefit from vitamin D supplements during the first 2 months

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True

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Which of the following nutrients need to be supplied first by solid foods in a babys diet?

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Vitamin C and iron

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Which of the following is a characteristic of tobacco use and adolescents?

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Smokers require more vitamin C to maintain body stores

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If iron fortified formula is used, what is the recommendation?

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Iron supplementation at 4 to 6 months for breast fed infants

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Obstruction of the blood vessels which may be related to oral contraceptive use causing low levels of B-6, pyridoxine.

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Thromboembolism

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Therapy used in the treatment of menopausal symptoms which is medication containing estrogen and progestin

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Hormone replacement therapy

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Incomplete fusion of the upper lip of palate which may be caused by folic acid deficiency

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Cleft lip/palate

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Gingival condition characterized by shiny gingiva which may bleed easy

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Menopausal gingivitis

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Also known as early childhood caries

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BBTD

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Under 5 1/2 pounds

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Low birth weight

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May cause problems in the development of normal occlusion if continues too long

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Non-nutritive suching

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Formation of red blood cells which requires iron during fetal development

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Erythropoiesis

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Which order of introducing solid foods for an infant is appropriate?

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Rice cereal, vegetables, meats

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Which of the following is most likely the reason that teacher promote the consumption of midmorning snacks for children?

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it provides carbohydrate for maintenance of blood glucose and brain function

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Easy childhood caries is classical seen as a decayed mandibular anterior primary teeth.

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false

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All of the following are common signs of mild lead toxicity except:

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Dermititis

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Approximately what fraction of an average teenager's daily energy intake is derived from snacks?

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1/4

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To motivate an adolescent to modify his or her dietary pattern and food choices, it is best to:

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Appeal to their interests and desires

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Your patient has a 2 month old girl at home. She states that she is going to start feeding her infant cereal to help her sleep through the night. You respond by saying that the AAP recommends cereal feedings start at ______ months

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4

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When an infant has teeth and can chew, what can you tell the mother?

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Foods of a variety of textures can be introduced, and help develop oral musculature.

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Infants should not be given canned vegetable due to excessive amounts of:

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Sodium

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what food is responsible for the most life-threatening allergic reactions in people?

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Peanuts

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What is an appropriate recommendation for toddlers (1-3 years old) in terms of diet and nutrition?

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Small amounts of food should be offered several times per day

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what should the parents response be when a one year old child wants to clumsily spoon-feed himself?

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Let the child try to feed himself so that he will learn

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Which of the following should not be used to feed an infant?

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Whole milk

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At what age does the normal infant first develop the ability to swallow food?

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4-6 months

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Roberta's first child is now 8 months old. Roberta has been breastfeeding and would like to introduce solid foods. She read somewhere to introduce one food at a time to the infant. Which of the following would be the best choice for the first food to introduce the baby?

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Rice

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To help prevent earl childhood caries, the dental hygienist should recommend the infant:

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Not be given nighttime bottles

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Systemic fluoride supplementation is recommended at what age?

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6 months

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A mother of a toddler is concerned because her son is not eating well. An appropriate suggestion to this mother would be:

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Allow him to eat whenever he asks for food

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Which of the following sources of nutrition for infants is least likely to become contaminated with microorganisms?

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Breast milk

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You are presenting talk on the benefits of breastfeeding to a group of new mothers with a peace core group in Zimbabwe. There have been numerous cases of infant diarrhea within this population over the past several years. Why is breastfeeding especially important under these circumstances?

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The lactadherin protein present in breast milk attacks diarrhea-causing viruses.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of iron deficiency in children?

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It affects brain function before anemia sets in.

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Too much simple sugar in the diet causes hyperactive behavior in children

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False

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A child with true allergy to milk is actually allergic to the milks.

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Casein

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Firm and fibrous foods to help reduce the amount of plaque biofilm from the mouth by stimulating the saliva to aid in cleansing.

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True

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Which nutrient or nutrients are frequently deficient in adolescents diets?

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Calcium

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Which practice indicates correct technique for feeding an infant?

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Holds the infant during feeding

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Which of the following is a characteristic of obesity in childhood?

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A non obese child of non obese parents has less than 10% chance of becoming obese in adulthood.

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Providing the patient with information about the caries process will lead to a reduction in the incidence of decay.

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False

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Which snack would the dental hygienist encourage to help decrease the incidence of caries

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Cheese cubes

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The association of cholesterol to the health of the children is described by all of the following except:

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There appears to be only a very weak correlation between obesity in children and their blood cholesterol levels.

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Sugar-free foods including sorbitol, can be recommended for infants and young children. Cholesterol intake is important during early states of development for infants.

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First statement is False. Second statement is True.

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Which of the following represents a good age to introduce solid foods to infants?

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5 to 6 months

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A reasonable daily fiber intake for 5 years old would be

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25 g

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According to the AAP and the canadian pediatric society, breastfeeding of full term infants is

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Strongly recommended

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When expressed per kilogram body weight, the nutrient needs of infants are markedly higher than those of young adults for all of the following nutrients except:

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Iron

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Jenny is a 13 year old Hare Krishna who follows a vegan diet due to religion. She has not been performing gas well as her non-vegetarian study friend on math tests and is upset about it. The teacher reports to jennys mom that she does not appear focused during lessons and can't seem to concentrate on her work. Which of the following likely provides an explanation?

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The diet provides insufficient bioavailable iron and she may be anemic

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Breast milk as the sole source of nutrition, up to the first 6 months in health infants, is satisfactory for all nutrients except:

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Vitamin D

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Ch. 15

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As an individual ages, the tendency to gain weight is affected by:

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Decreasing metabolic rate and decreased activity

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Which of the following should be reduced in an older adult?

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Kilocalories

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How can a medication affect the nutritional status of older adults?

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Alter food intake and absorption of nutrients, decrease appetite, taste and smell, cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation

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What is the percentage of total kilocalories from carbohydrates that older adults should consume?

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45-65%

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An enlarged tongue is more common in:

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edentulous patients

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__________ is the min cause of tooth loss in patients older than 35 years

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Periodontal disease

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In older adults, it is common to find caries on the _______.

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Root surfaces

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Weight changes of +-_______ is a nutritional concern in older adults.

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10

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Personal factos contributing to nutritional problems is older in patients include:

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Limited financial resources, lack of transportation to the grocery store, inadequate housing with poor cooking and food storage facilities, some degree of physical disability or social isolation

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Which of the following attitudes and actions would be most helpful in assisting an older patient to find solutions to his or her health problem?

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Analyze the patients living situation and food habits, reinforce good habits, leave harmless ones alone and make suggestions for things needing change within the practical reality of individual living situations, encourage as much variety as possible in foods, explore and use available community sources for assistance

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What are some of the physiological changes affecting nutritional requirements of older patients?

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Thirst sensations are decreased

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To help an older patient who has xerostomia, the dental hygienist should recommend:

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Frequent oral hygiene care

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Immediately after an edentulous patient has receive a full upper and lower denture, the dental hygienist should encourage the patient to:

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Start with liquids, then progress to soft foods, then regular food as tolerated.

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Which patient is at most risk for consuming an unbalanced diet?

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Man, living alone

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An older patient is on a limited budget and is told to increase iron intake. What behavior indicates the patient understood instructions?

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Eats enriched cereal products with tomato juice

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Which action would be appropriate for an older patient experiencing early satiety?

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consume smaller nutritious meals and snacks every 2-3 hours

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Which statement indicates the patient understands the nutrition program for the elderly?

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it provides a daily meal in a group setting

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Which one of the following nutrients is not needed in higher amounts by older individuals?

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Iron

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The most common nutritional disorder for older patients is:

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Obesity

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In older adults, when the ability to smell declines, cariogenic food choices usually increase. Many people begin losing their sense of smell around age 50.

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Both statements are true

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Which of the following is false regarding xerostomia?

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All of the above are true, no false statements

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Which of the following statements is false regarding atrophic gastritis?

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It includes an increase in hydrochloric acid production

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It is recommended that older adults drink at least 8 full glasses of water daily. Fluid balance in older adults is not as much of a concern as with younger adults because of a decrease in metabolism.

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First statement is true, second statement is False

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All of the following recommendations might be made to an older adult in regard to nutrition except one. Which one is the exception?

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Encourage new denture wearers to chew regular solid foods first at a meal and then drink liquids last to help get the mouth used to the appliances.

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Ch. 16

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What statement show the dental hygienist understands economical food purchasing?

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Nutritious food can be purchased more economically by selecting less expensive meats and fresh fruits and vegetables

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__________ refers to the amount of nutrients in a food relative to the number of kilocalories.

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Nutrient density

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A genetic term covering all aspects of nutritional nonsense is a:

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Food fad

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What foods could a dental hygienist encourage in an underweight patient who is on a limited budget?

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Potatoes, milk, peanut butter

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A dental hygienist notices her 84 year old patient looks much thinner and is having more difficulty moving around since the previous appointment. The patient lives alone. A diet history reveals she consumes one meal each day of foods that are easy and fast to prepare. The dental hygienist should refer her patient to:

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Meals on wheels

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In working with patients of different cultures, which principles should guide the dental hygienist in helping these patients meet their nutritional needs?

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Learn as much as possible about the patients cultural habits related to dental health. analyze these findings in an unpredjudiced manner on the basis of known nutritional science, encourage traditional practices that are beneficial, no not interfere with practices that are harmless

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Food irradiation is a process which DNA molecules of harmful organisms in food are broken down. This process is also known as cold pasteurization

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Both statements are true

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Organic means the product:

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Was grown without the use of fertilizers or pesticides

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Nutrients are considered stable if at least _____% of the original level is retained during processing and storage.

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85

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Which is not a way to keep food safe?

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Check and follow food label, refrigerate perishable foods promptly, when in doubt throw it out.

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When an individual moves from one country to another and is unable to find the same foods, what generally occurs?

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Dietary acculturation

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The milling process of removing bran from the grain results in:

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More stable grain with a longer shelf life

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The best method of cooking that is low in fat, is speedy and retains the nutritional value of the food is:

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Stir-frying

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Which one of the following is classified as a good additive?

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Sugars

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Which statements indicate the dental hygienist understands food safety as addressed in the dietary guidelines for americans?

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If an individual eats a nutritious food, but becomes ill, the food did not contribute to his or her well being, food must be handled with care to prevent contamination with food borne organisms, bacteria grow at a rapid rate between 40 and 140 degrees F.

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By regulation of "organic" means except one of the following. Which is the exception?

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Contains no more than 10% of the EPA pesticide tolerance.

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Charcoal grilled or broiled meats are methods of cooking increasing the fat content of meats.

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False

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Food additives are:

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Regulated by laws

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Fast foods generally are a good source of protein

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True

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Food contamination with pathogens are most harmful to:

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Infants and patients with week immune systems

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Economical nutrient-deist foods include all of the following except on. Which is the exception?

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Snow Crab

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Most cultures base food choice sole on nutritional and health values of food. Cultural or religious beliefs do not play a part in determining a food choice for some patients

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Both statements are false

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Fad diets may be harmful because they:

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May be deficient in essential nutrients

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Which one of the following patient would the dental hygienist expect to be the most resistant to accept a change in diet?

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a 75 year old woman who speaks only spanish

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Fast food is also known as junk food. Fast food typically is low in fat and kilocalories.

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Both statements are false

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A dental hygienist would want to refer a pregnant teenager to which government program?

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WIC

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A patient asks the dental hygienist whether the foods she buys are more expensive because of their better nutritional value. Which of the following is a wise, but economical, food choice for getting proteins?

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Dry beans

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Fad diets are prevalent in the US because:

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Americans want an easy answer to solve their weight problems rather than change their lifestyle

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Food additives are used to:

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Improve nutritional value, maintain palatability of foods, enhance flavor and appearance

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The highest rates of obesity occur among individuals with the highest poverty rates and the least education

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True

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Which of the following statements should the dental hygienist suspect as being food quackery?

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This new pill prevents osteoporosis, birth defects and diabetes, this revolutionary new discovery helps you lose 20 lbs in a month by increasing your metabolism

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Evidence of poor health status and malnutrition increases as income level increases

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False

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Based on prevalence of chronic disease in african americans, which intervention might be beneficial to reduce risk of disease?

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Encourage decreased intake of sodium

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Organic foods:

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Meet specific USDA guidelines

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Symptoms of listeria and infection include:

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Fever and diarrhea, and headache and vomiting

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Proteins sources of foods are generally the most expensive budget items

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True

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What reasons for modifying food choices might the dental hygienist give a patient who states he goes fishing frequently and this provides him with fish to eat every day?

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A variety of foods is important to ensure a balanced intake of nutrients, excessive amounts of any one food, especially from the same source, could increase risk of contamination with specific substanes

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If a patient discloses to you that he does not eat meat because of his religion, which of the following is the best response?

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Inquire about the rest of his diet, and educate him on alternative choices for neutron if needed.

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Which of the following would not be expected to dispense reliable nutritional information?

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Jane Fonda

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Which statement indicates the dental hygienist has a good understanding of food processing

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Foods that are harvested as they are gathered and chilled immediately maintain more nutrients

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Which one of the following foods is most nutrient dense

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One medium orange

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Ch. 17

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Cooking vegetables makes the folate content more available for absorption. Vitamin C-rich foods can increase the absorption of folate

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First statement is false, second statement is true

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An individual who is taking insulin is always classifies as having type 1 diabetes.

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False

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Oral manifestations of Crohn's disease include:

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Swelling of lip, cobblestone appearance of buccal mucosa

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Assuming blood glucose goals are being met, the guidelines for the use of alcohol in patients with diabetes include all of the following except one, which is the exception?

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Eliminate 1 carbohydrate serving for each beverage consumed

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Which of the following is key to maintaining the best possible immune system support?

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A wide variety of foods

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When providing a patient with an eating disorder oral healthy instruction, which one of the following statements is incorrect?

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After purging, brush your teeth to rid oral cavity of acid.

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Individuals with hypertension who are being treated with diuretics should consume foods rich in:

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Potassium

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Where is erosion most common for patients with bulimia who purge by vomiting?

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Lingual surfaces of the maxillary anterior teeth.

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Your patient expresses interest in controlling his risk of developing cardiovascular disease. As a dental hygienist, which dietary options would you suggest?

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Consume and adequate amount of complex carbohydrates and fiber, substitute fish for red meat twice each week, use olive oil in place of margarine, bake broil, boil, steam, or grill foods instead of frying.

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The dental hygienist should encourage a patient who has gastroesophageal reflux to:

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Avoid eating 2 hours before appointment

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Which one of the following is a physical symptom of bulimia

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Chronic sore throat, scarred or callused knuckles, weekly fluctuation in weight of 5 to 10 lb

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IF your patient has a megaloblastic anemia caused by folate deficiency, which is the best source of food?

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Beef liver

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Which one of the following would the dental hygienist probably not observe in a patient with anorexia?

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Weight gain

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A patient with diabetes should consider the following:

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Consistency of carbohydrate intake and spacing of meals

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Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of hypertension?

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Age, sedentary lifestyle, race, obesity

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For patient with diabetes, the standard blood test used to evaluate management and control over the past 3 months is ___________>

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hemoglobin A1C

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Vitamin b12 deficiencies are most common among struck vegans. pernicious anemia is a type of megaloblastic anemia.

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Both statements are true

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Symptoms associated with hypoglycemia:

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May vary for a patient from one hypoglycemic episode to the next.

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Plummer-Vinson syndrome is usually obsessed in:

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Middle-aged women with anemia

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Classic oral manifestations of pernicious anemia is cause by vitamin B12 deficiency include:

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Sore painful tongue and glossitis

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Oral candidiasis is frequently a sign of _______

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AIDS

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Possible side effects of radiation therapy affecting nutritional status include:

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Xerostomia, mucositis, vomiting

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The oral manifestations of plummer-vinson syndrome are:

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Erosions and ulcerative lesions on the tongue and buccal mucosa, angular cheilosis, erosions and ulcerative lesions on the floor of the mouth, palate, and oropharynx

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A patients appetite may be effected by:

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Medications, infections, chronic illness

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With respect to body size, individuals with disordered eating tend to:

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Overestimate their body size

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A diminished number of neutrophils in the blood is known as

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Neutropenia

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The macronutrient exerting the greatest influence on blood glucose levels in a patient with diabetes is:

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Carbohydrates

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Reducing the risk of cancer may be related to:

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Adequate intake of vegetables, adequate intake of fruits, adequate intake of fiber-rich foods, reducing intake of saturated fats

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Vitamin B12 deficiencies can result in megaloblastic anemia. This occurs when vitamin B12 is deficient in the diet because absorption is inadequate, or a dietary source is lacking.

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Both statements are true

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__________ intake may correlate with development of cancer

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Fat, alcohol, calcium, sodium

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Hypoglycemia can be defined as any plasma glucose level of _______ mg/dL or les.

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70

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A dental hygienist who observes overgrowth of the mandible might suspect the patient has:

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Acromegaly

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Which of the following general principles guides nutrition planning for most individuals with heart disease?

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Reduction of saturated fats

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The chronic complications associated with diabetes:

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May be delayed, reduced, or prevented by tight glucose control

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Which one of the following blood lipid values is considered to be protective against cardiovascular disease?

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Elevated HDL

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Which statement is true in regard to folic acid deficiency?

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It can cause megaloblastic anemia

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Ch. 13

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To help a pregnant woman obtain the additional 21 g of protein needed, the dental hygienist could suggest appropriate servings from the food groups plus:

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2 oz of meat and 8 oz of milk

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The dental hygienist should know a woman older than age 35 years who is pregnant with her first child would require fewer kilocalories than a younger woman because of:

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decreased basal metabolic rate and activity

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How much more protein does a pregnant woman require?

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21 g

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What parameter is least helpful in determining a successful outcome for a healthy pregnancy?

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birth weight of 5 1/2 lbs

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Which statement by the dental hygienist indicates a good understanding of the advantages of breastfeeding?

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prepregnancy weight is achieved sooner

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A patient is concerned about losing her figure because of her pregnancy. She is not overweight. She should:

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consume an adequate number of extra kilocalories for a healthy infant

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When is the ideal time to begin taking folate to prevent neural tube defects?

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before conception

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Breastfed infants are more likely to develop malocclusion due to increased sucklingwhich is required to extract the milk from the breast

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False

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Since the Infant Formula Act of 1980, commercial infant formulas must meet established standards in nutritional content

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True

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During the last half of the pregnancy, iron absorption decreases. The average American diet does not provide the daily requirement of iron, so supplementation is necessary especially during pregnancy.

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First statement is false, second statement is true

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How much water should you recommend for a lactating woman?

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12 cups

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When does tooth development begin for the unborn infant?

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6 weeks

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Energy requiremnts during pregnancy is doubled for fetal development.

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False

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Adequate iron and calcium intake in a pregnant woman is important because:

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the mother's stores may be depleted if intake is low

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Solid foods for infants are introduced at 6 weeks.

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False

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What is the advisable weight gain for a pregnant patient whose BMI is in the desirable range?

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25-35 lbs

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During the third trimester of pregnancy, a daily increase of _____ kcal above the usual caloric intake of nonpregnant women is recommended.

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450

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If a pregnant woman is deficient in calcium, fetal development needs may be met by utilization of calcium from bones and teeth.

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False

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When talking with a young woman trying to get pregnant, the dental hygienist recalls weight adjustment ideally should be made:

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Before conception

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All pregnant women need adequate amounts of _____ to spare protein and provide energy.

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Kilocalories

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Breastfed infants may benefit from Vitamin D supplements during the first 2 months.

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True

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The DRI recommendation for calcium intake is the same for nonpregnant and pregnant women in the same age group

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True

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Which are advantages of breastfeeding for a woman?

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reduced risk of premenopausal breast and ovarian cancer, involves prolactin, which relaxes a woman, can help control postpartum bleeding

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The food cravings of a gravida reflect the nutrients her body requires

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false

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In addition to consuming foods high in iron, a pregnant patient usually requires an iron supplement. The dental hygienist might recommend the supplement be taken _____ to enhance iron absorption.

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with a vitamin C-rich food

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Which statement by the dental hygienist indicates a good understanding of oral changes occurring during pregnancy?

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hormonal changes associated with pregnancy contribute to an increased susceptibility to gingivitis and periodontitis

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Adequate intake of folate is difficult solely from diet. A folate supplement is recommended if the intake is questionable.

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Both statements are true

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Which one of the following foods would be least helpful for a pregnant woman to obtain needed folate?

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Corn

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What vitamin deficiency can lead to birth defects such as neural tube defects?

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Folate

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What would you recommend for a pregnant woman to get this amount of protein?

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2 oz of meat, 8 oz of milk

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A suggestion by the dental hygienist to help a pregnant woman obtain the RDA of 1200 mg calcium might be:

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4 servings of milk

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