Q: A 3-year-old child consumes 1,200 kcal per day. If 35\% of their calories should come from fat, how many grams of fat should they consume daily? (Use $$1\text{g fat} = 9\text{kcal})$$

$$\frac{0.35 \times 1200}{9} = 46.7\text{g}$$

Question 1

A 2-year-old child is experiencing slowed growth compared to infancy. Which of the following best explains this change in nutritional needs?

Accepted Answer

The child’s growth rate slows after infancy, so calorie needs per kilogram decrease.

Question 2

Which of the following is a recommended strategy to help a toddler eat healthfully?

Accepted Answer

Offer a variety of healthy foods and allow the child to decide how much to eat.

Question 3

A parent is concerned that their 3-year-old only eats a small amount at each meal. What is the best advice to give?

Accepted Answer

This is normal; toddlers often eat small amounts and may need several small meals and snacks per day.

Question 4

Which of the following beverages is most appropriate for a healthy 2-year-old toddler?

Accepted Answer

Whole milk

Question 5

Deficiency of which micronutrient is especially common among young children and can be avoided by the consumption of lean meats, poultry, and fortified grains?

Accepted Answer

Iron

Question 6

Which of the following is a nutrient recommendation specific only to young children aged 1-5?

Accepted Answer

30-40\% of Calories should come from fat.

Question 7

A 4-year-old child is a picky eater and refuses to eat vegetables. Which approach is most likely to increase their acceptance of vegetables over time?

Accepted Answer

Offer vegetables repeatedly in a non-pressured way, even if the child initially refuses them.

Question 8

A toddler’s diet should provide which of the following proportions of total daily calories from fat?

Accepted Answer

$$30\%-40\%$$

Question 9

Which of the following is a key reason why iron deficiency is common in young children?

Accepted Answer

Young children often consume diets low in iron-rich foods.

Question 10

A 3-year-old child consumes 1,200 kcal per day. If 35\% of their calories should come from fat, how many grams of fat should they consume daily? (Use $$1	ext{g fat} = 9	ext{kcal})$$

Accepted Answer

$$\frac{0.35 	imes 1200}{9} = 46.7	ext{g}$$

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for feeding toddlers?

Accepted Answer

Pressuring the child to finish all the food on their plate.

Question 12

A parent is worried their 2-year-old is not eating enough. Which of the following is the best indicator of adequate nutrition in this age group?

Accepted Answer

The child’s weight and height are following their growth curve on a standard growth chart.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about vitamin D in young children is correct?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D is important for bone health and may require supplementation if dietary intake is low.

Question 14

A 1-year-old child is transitioning from breast milk or formula. Which beverage should be introduced as the primary milk source?

Accepted Answer

Whole milk

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the role of multivitamin-mineral supplements (MVMs) in young children’s diets?

Accepted Answer

MVMs may be helpful for children with restricted diets or poor intake, but are not needed for most healthy children.

Question 16

A toddler’s diet is low in iron-rich foods. Which of the following symptoms might indicate iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue and pale skin

Question 17

Which of the following is a practical way to increase iron intake in a toddler’s diet?

Accepted Answer

Serve lean meats and iron-fortified cereals.

Question 18

A 2-year-old child’s diet provides 1,000 kcal per day. If 15\% of calories should come from protein, how many grams of protein should the child consume daily? (Use $$1	ext{g protein} = 4	ext{kcal})$$

Accepted Answer

$$\frac{0.15 	imes 1000}{4} = 37.5	ext{g}$$

Question 19

Which of the following is a sign that a toddler may be ready to try new foods?

Accepted Answer

The child shows interest in what others are eating.

Question 20

A parent offers a new food to their toddler, but the child refuses it. What is the best response?

Accepted Answer

Continue to offer the new food at future meals without pressure.

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