Ages and stages Name Date: Select the correct answer Q1 What are the factors that affect the energy and nutrient requirements for individuals? a) age, gender, body composition, level of activity b) age, gender, time of the day, personal preference c) age, gender, time of the year, allergies Q2 In early pregnancy which nutrient can reduce the chance of neural tube defects (NTD) in the baby, e.g. spina bifida? a) riboflavin b) retinol c) folate Q3 Which foods are pregnant women advised to consume to avoid iron deficiency anaemia? a) milk and yogurt b) red meat, pulses, eggs, bread, green vegetables c) orange and yellow fruit Q4 Why should pregnant women avoid liver and liver products? a) because they contain a lot of vitamin A b) because they contain a lot of vitamin C c) because they contain a lot of vitamin K Q5 What is weaning? a) baby is given no other foods in addition to breast milk or infant formula b) baby is given other foods in addition to breast milk or infant formula c) baby is only given other foods and no breast milk or infant formula Q6 Why are calcium and vitamin D important in childhood? a) calcium for healthy tooth development, with vitamin D, can help develop strong bones b) calcium and vitamin D for protection against infectious disease c) calcium and vitamin D to help with iron deficiency anaemia Q7 Why do iron requirements increase during adolescence? a) with growth and muscle development b) helps with bone health c) helps with weight management Q8 Which vitamin helps to absorb iron from non-meat sources, such as green leafy vegetables, nuts, pulses? a) A b) B1 c) C Q9 What is the recommendation for physical activity for adults per week? a) 150 moderate or 75 intensive minutes b) 75 moderate or 150 intensive minutes c) 75 moderate or 50 intensive minutes Q10 Older adults aged 65 and over (especially if housebound) are recommended to take a daily supplement of which vitamin? a) A (10 μg/day) b) D (10 μg/day) c) E (10 μg/day) Ages and stages
Q1 What are the factors that affect the energy and nutrient requirements for individuals? a) age, gender, body composition, level of activity b) age, gender, time of the day, personal preference c) age, gender, time of the year, allergies Q2 In early pregnancy which nutrient can reduce the chance of neural tube defects (NTD) in the baby, e.g. spina bifida? a) riboflavin b) retinol c) folate Q3 Which foods are pregnant women advised to consume to avoid iron deficiency anaemia? a) milk and yogurt b) red meat, pulses, eggs, bread, green vegetables c) orange and yellow fruit Q4 Why should pregnant women avoid liver and liver products? a) because they contain a lot of vitamin A b) because they contain a lot of vitamin C c) because they contain a lot of vitamin K Q5 What is weaning? a) baby is given no other foods in addition to breast milk or infant formula b) baby is given other foods in addition to breast milk or infant formula c) baby is only other foods and no breast milk or infant formula Q6 Why are calcium and vitamin D important in childhood? a) calcium for healthy tooth development, with vitamin D, can help develop strong b) calcium and vitamin D for protection against infectious disease c) calcium and vitamin D to help with iron deficiency anaemia Q7 Why do iron requirements increase during adolescence? a) helps with growth and muscle development b) helps with bone health c) helps with weight management Q8 Which vitamin helps to absorb iron from non-meat sources, such as green leafy vegetables, nuts, pulses? a) A b) B1 c) C Q9 What is the recommendation for physical activity for adults? a) 150 moderate or 75 intensive minutes b) 75 moderate or 150 intensive minutes c) 75 moderate or 50 intensive minutes Q10 Older adults aged 65 and over (especially if housebound) are recommended to take a daily supplement of which vitamin? a) A (10 μg/day) b) D (10 μg/day) c) E (10 μg/day)