Vitamins are added to bread and cereal foods to a level that replaces those removed
during processing.
a. True
b. False
The theoretical framework upon which nutrition education is based includes all the
following major concepts EXCEPT:
a. Nutrition is about how the body uses food.
b. Food is composed of nutrients required for health.
c. All persons need the same nutrients throughout life.
d. The way food is handled has little effect on its nutrients.
Vomiting and diarrhea in infants can be caused by food allergies and/or overfeeding.
a. True
b. False
A teacher’s ability to conduct daily health checks and to identify problems improves
with experience.
a. True
b. False
Foods used in nutrition activities should be nutrient-dense.
a. True
b. False
You can determine if a food is unsafe to eat by smelling or tasting it.
a. True
b. False
By six months of age, infants can be fed undiluted cow’s milk.
a. True
b. False
An appropriate serving of baked fish for a seven-year-old would be:
a. 1 ounce
b. 1 1/2 ounces
c. 2-2 1/2 ounces
d. 1/2 pound
Nutrition projects can be used to promote children’s learning in other developmental
areas, including:
a. language
b. sensorimotor
c. social and emotional
d. all of the choices are correct
Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body fails to produce adequate amounts of insulin.
a. True
b. False
Ignoring directions and misbehavior may be indications of a hearing problem.
a. True
b. False
Surfaces that have been contaminated with blood or feces can be adequately cleaned
with soap and water.
a. True
b. False
During the first six months, an infant can be expected to grow as much as one inch in
length per month.
a. True
b. False
Measurements of height/weight provide a fairly reliable index of a child’s:
a. intelligence
b. health status
c. inherited biologic potential
d. age
In CPR, a rescue breath should last approximately:
a. one second
b. one minute
c. five seconds
d. until the victim begins breathing
The symptoms of salmonella are most likely to appear about ____following the
ingestion of an infected food.
a. 1-3 hours
b. 6-8 hours
c. 12-48 hours
d. 4-5 days
“Fast food” meals generally contribute an excess of:
a. iron, calcium, and vitamin A
b. fat, salt, and calories
c. calories, iron, and salt
d. iron, salt, and vitamin A
Children’s age and immature development place them at high risk for communicable
illness.
a. True
b. False
Inviting parents to lead a classroom exercise and fitness program for four- and
five-year-olds can be an effective strategy for encouraging and reinforcing fitness
activities at home.
a. True
b. False
Frozen foods may be safely thawed in all the following ways EXCEPT:
a. in the refrigerator
b. in the microwave oven
c. under cold running water
d. in hot water
Infants are able to digest carbohydrates (cereals) by six months of age.
a. True
b. False
Middle ear infections can cause a conductive hearing loss. A child who experiences this
type of impairment is likely to have difficulty hearing:
a. loud sounds
b. high tones
c. soft sounds
d. low tones
Enriched bread and cereal products provide a good source of iron for children.
a. True
b. False
Examples of communicable illnesses that are transmitted via the airborne method
include:
a. chicken pox and influenza
b. conjunctivitis and ringworm
c. hepatitis and impetigo
d. scabies and lice
Most children’s communicable illnesses are the result of:
a. fungus infections
b. hereditary weakness
c. climate and location
d. respiratory infections
The body’s water requirements can be met through beverage intake (including water),
solid foods, and :
a. perspiration
b. the end product of energy metabolism
c. water vapor in the air
d. none of these answers are correct
A child who is not breathing should be placed on his or her side to prevent choking.
a. True
b. False
An appropriate choice of outdoor play equipment for a toddler play yard would be:
a. two wooden teeter totters
b. a metal swing set
c. an 8-foot high jungle gym
d. a small wooden playhouse
Adults who serve alcohol to underage children may be prosecuted for:
a. physical abuse
b. physical neglect
c. emotional abuse
d. emotional neglect
Individuals who administer emergency care to injured persons are protected from
liability by the Good Samaritan laws.
a. True
b. False
A three-year-old falls into the family swimming pool and drowns while his mother goes
indoors to talk with a friend on the telephone. The mother may be prosecuted for:
a. verbal abuse
b. physical neglect
c. emotional neglect
d. physical abuse
Repeated presentations on pedestrian safety are a waste of time once children have
learned and can demonstrate the basic concepts.
a. True
b. False
Foods that would correct a menu lacking in vitamin C are:
a. broccoli, green peppers
b. carrots, apricots, cabbage
c. whole wheat crackers, peanut butter
. milk, chocolate pudding
Children who have been diagnosed with pinworms must be treated
with__________before returning to school.
_____recipes enable food service personnel to purchase correct amounts of food and
minimize waste.
__________are often the first to sense that something may be wrong with their child.
What hazards are associated with the use of wading pools or other forms of water play,
including sprinklers and water tables?
Preschoolers tend to grow in spurtsfirst increasing in ______, then in_____ .
A written test would be an ______method for evaluating a fiveyearold’s understanding
about the relationship between germs and illness.
Why is it important not to restrict fat in an infant’s or toddler’s diet?
Everyday we hear more about large-scale outbreaks of food-borne illnesses or recalls of
contaminated food products. Each year millions of children and adults are sickened by
the food they have eaten. The government spends billions of dollars annually on
food-safety systems, legislation, and health care costs related to food-borne illness.
How would you explain the apparent increase in food-related illness given these
efforts? What solutions would you offer to reduce the incidence of food-borne illness?
Allergic reactions to foods can be potentially__________.
Why must bleach solutions used for disinfecting be mixed fresh daily?
Some children acquire unusual speech patterns and mispronunciations
through__________of speech heard in their homes.
Describe several strategies for effectively managing children’s dawdling and messiness
during mealtimes.
Teachers and children should ______before and after cooking projects to prevent
food-borne illnesses.
Each year investigative authorities are notified of thousands of abuse and neglect cases.
Although statistics suggest the incidence of childhood maltreatment is increasing, some
authorities do not agree. What factors might help to explain this discrepancy?
List five sensory qualities that should be addressed to make meals more appealing.
Describe four body areas that should be examined during daily health checks and what
observations can be made.
Discuss why pasta necklaces or finger painting with chocolate pudding are not
appropriate nutrition education activities.
Food infection is caused by the presence of live ______in the food; food intoxications
are caused by _____remaining in the food after the bacteria have been destroyed.