Test Bank For Health Safety And Nutrition for the Young Child 9th Edition By Lynn R. Marotz

True / False
Health is primarily a state of physical well-being.
True
False

ANSWER: False

An increasing number of children in the U.S. are experiencing food insecurity.
True
False

ANSWER: True

Current definitions of health recognize that individuals must take a proactive role in reducing their risk of chronic disease.
True
False

ANSWER: True

A teacher’s knowledge of developmental norms plays an important role in the prevention of children’s unintentional
injuries.
True
False

ANSWER: True

Food provides nutrients that influence a child’s growth, development, and behavior.
True
False

ANSWER: True

During the first six months, an infant can be expected to grow as much as one inch in length per month.
True
False

ANSWER: True

True
False

ANSWER: False

Oral hygiene practices should be implemented once a child’s permanent teeth have erupted.
True
False

ANSWER: False

Children as young as 36 months are able to feed themselves without adult assistance.
True
False

ANSWER: False

A child who suffers from depression may be indecisive, exhibit uncontrollable anger and/or have difficulty sleeping.
True
False

ANSWER: True