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Conclusions about a child's health should only be reached after information has been
gathered from multiple sources.
a. True
b. False
_____is(are) the end product(s) of protein digestion.
a. Nitrogen
b. Fatty acids
c. Energy
d. Amino acids
Children's developmental readiness should be considered when selecting topics to use
for health/safety learning activities.
a. True
b. False
Outdoor play spaces should be enclosed by a fence that is a minimum of 6-8 feet high.
a. True
b. False
Teachers should examine job descriptions carefully and be sure they have the required
qualifications before accepting a position.
a. True
b. False
Six grams of butter would yield how many calories?
a. 24
b. 30
c. 45
d. 54
Grain products are enriched with folacin to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects.
a. True
b. False
Once safety guidelines have been established:
a. they should be explained carefully to children
b. children can be trusted to remember and follow them consistently
c. adult supervision can be relaxed
d. children are unlikely to misuse play equipment
Your toddler refuses to eat anything except peanut butter sandwiches and pasta with
butter. This behavior is an example of:
a. a difficult child
b. a food jag
c. an abnormal condition for a toddler
d. attention-getting behavior
Daily health checks can be a valuable method for involving families in children's
preventive health care.
a. True
b. False
An adult who does not practice good hand washing after changing an infant's diaper
could potentially spread which of the following illnesses:
a. giardia and pinworms
b. chickenpox and strep infections
c. hepatitis B and rubella
d. eczema
Separating toddlers in diapers from children who are toilet-trained can help to reduce
the spread of intestinal illnesses in group settings.
a. True
b. False
According to Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Guidelines, which of the
following are eligible for reimbursement as fruits and vegetables?
a. grape drink and cranberry fruit cocktail
b. strawberry and apricot jams
c. fruit leather roll-ups
d. tomato juice and baked potatoes
A child who complains of feeling dizzy should be made to lie down quietly until the
symptoms pass.
a. True
b. False
Topics selected for nutrition learning activities should be based on:
a. children's developmental abilities and interests
b. food that is nutrient-dense
c. safety awareness
d. all answers are correct
A child who is allergic to all citrus foods and includes none in his diet may be deficient
in vitamin A.
a. True
b. False
Threatening, belittling, degrading, or calling a child names are examples of:
a. emotional abuse
b. physical neglect
c. physical abuse
d. failure to thrive
The majority of accidents in early childhood and school-based settings occur:
a. indoors
b. at the beginning of a session
c. outdoors
d. during cold weather
When teachers or administrators notify authorities about possible abuse or neglect, they
must also inform the individual or family suspected of this behavior.
a. True
b. False
The U.S. Department of ____is responsible for funding and regulating food
reimbursement programs, including the CACFP and National School Lunch.
a. Agriculture
b. Economics
c. Education
d. Health and Human Services
Infants will ____their birth weight by the time they turn one year old.
a. double
b. triple
c. quadruple
d. equal
Foods most commonly involved in food-borne illnesses are:
a. raw fruits and vegetables
b. protein-based foods
c. grains and cereals
d. wild game
A family member should be encouraged to remain with their child until the health check
has been completed.
a. True
b. False
Ainsley, age 22 months, stumbles while running across the classroom, falls and hits her
head on the floor, and stops breathing. You would immediately begin CPR at the rate
of_______breath(s) to 30 chest compressions.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Hearing loss is more common in children who:
a. live in low-income families
b. have allergies and frequent ear infections
c. are small for their age
d. reside in cold climates
Children as young as 36 months are able to feed themselves without adult assistance.
a. True
b. False
Nutrition activities that would also promote children's motor skill development include
all of the following except:
a. peeling and slicing bananas for a fruit salad
b. measuring ingredients for a recipe
c. reading a rhyming story about foods
d. washing the fruit to use for making banana bread
Carbohydrates are stored in the body in the form of:
a. glycogen
b. lactose
c. sucrose
d. fatty acids
In a toddlerteacher relationship, it is the child's responsibility to decide:
a. which of the foods offered will be eaten
b. how much food will be eaten
c. what foods will be served
d. which foods and how much of each will be eaten
Including cheese and other dairy products in a meal improves the iron contribution.
a. True
b. False
Participation in sexual activity is considered to be abusive only if a child refuses to
cooperate.
a. True
b. False
In order to meet CACFP requirements for lunch:
a. milk must be served as a beverage
b. 100% fruit juices can be substituted for milk
c. water is considered an acceptable replacement for milk
d. fruit drinks are okay for children to have once in a while
Child maltreatment is a contemporary phenomenon.
a. True
b. False
Preschoolers often show an increased interest in food and have a hearty appetite during
periods of active _____________.
The ______ in hemoglobin is responsible for carrying oxygen to all body cells.
Teachers can keep current with the newest developments in children's health and safety
by participating in frequent____________________ programs.
Portion control is an important advantage of the ____service method used for serving
food to young children.
Describe the roles that water plays in the body.
Briefly discuss several ways that families can be involved in their children's nutritional
education experiences.
Individuals are encouraged to limit their intake of animal-source foods because they
tend to be high in _______ fats and may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
A high fever is usually responsible for triggering________seizures in infants.
__________syndrome is a form of physical abuse observed in infants that causes
internal bleeding and bruising, brain damage, seizures, intellectual disability, and
potential death.
Milk or milk products should be consumed daily to ensure that the mineral _____is
obtained in the amount needed.
The elimination of lead-based________since 1978 has significantly reduced the
incidence of lead poisoning.
Which two MyPlate food groups are the major contributors of iron, thiamin, and niacin?
Is it safe to assume that if a child's iron intake is adequate, it is likely that his or her
thiamin and niacin needs are also being met?
Creating and maintaining safe environments for children requires continuous attention
and, in some cases, additional expense. Why is it important that teachers devote time
and effort to this task?
Basal metabolic energy needs are ____determined by activities.
Why is it important to include a few finger foods in toddlers' and preschoolers' meals?
Bacteria, parasites, and viruses are examples of________that are capable of causing an
infectious illness.
Describe several strategies that teachers can use to improve communication with
children who experience hearing impairments.
Where do young children learn many of their health/safety/nutrition information,
values, and habits?
What steps can teachers take to minimize their risk of being accused of negligence?
A meal that consists of a corn tortilla, scrambled eggs, yellow squash, and cantaloupe is
lacking in ____appeal.
