Question 1

The organ that nourishes the fetus in the mother's womb is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  ovum. 
B)  umbilicus. 
C)  placenta. 
D)  embryo. 
A)  ovum. 
B)  umbilicus. 
C)  placenta. 
D)  embryo. C

Question 2

Which of the following is true about lifestyle habits and pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Repeated intake of four or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting is harmful to the fetus. 
B)  It is vital that mothers abstain from NutraSweet because the phenylalanine present can cause mental retardation in most babies. 
C)  Cigarette smoking should be limited to one pack per day. 
D)  The only risk to the baby when a mother uses cocaine is cocaine addiction. 
A)  Repeated intake of four or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting is harmful to the fetus. 
B)  It is vital that mothers abstain from NutraSweet because the phenylalanine present can cause mental retardation in most babies. 
C)  Cigarette smoking should be limited to one pack per day. 
D)  The only risk to the baby when a mother uses cocaine is cocaine addiction. A

Question 3

The hormone that stimulates milk synthesis is

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen. 
B)  progesterone. 
C)  prolactin. 
D)  oxytocin. 
A)  estrogen. 
B)  progesterone. 
C)  prolactin. 
D)  oxytocin. C

Question 4

Women suffering from chronic alcoholism produce children with a recognizable pattern of malformations called

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic cirrhosis. 
B)  alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorders. 
C)  cystic fibrosis. 
D)  fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). 
A)  chronic cirrhosis. 
B)  alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorders. 
C)  cystic fibrosis. 
D)  fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).

Question 5

Women who experience infertility related to high levels of testosterone and insulin may have

Accepted Answer

A)  PCOS. 
B)  SGA. 
C)  LBW. 
D)  GDM. 
A)  PCOS. 
B)  SGA. 
C)  LBW. 
D)  GDM.

Question 6

All of the following are advantages of breastfeeding EXCEPT

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A)  breastfed infants have fewer gastrointestinal infections. 
B)  breastfed infants have fewer respiratory infections. 
C)  breast milk is free of environmental contaminants. 
D)  breastfeeding is less expensive than formula-feeding. 
A)  breastfed infants have fewer gastrointestinal infections. 
B)  breastfed infants have fewer respiratory infections. 
C)  breast milk is free of environmental contaminants. 
D)  breastfeeding is less expensive than formula-feeding.

Question 7

Preterm infants

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A)  have minimal nutritional problems. 
B)  may have problems sucking and swallowing. 
C)  will almost always die. 
D)  are born with adequate mineral and fat stores. 
A)  have minimal nutritional problems. 
B)  may have problems sucking and swallowing. 
C)  will almost always die. 
D)  are born with adequate mineral and fat stores.

Question 8

All of the following are true about dietary supplements during pregnancy EXCEPT

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A)  overdoses of vitamin B-12 could cause birth defects. 
B)  overdoses of vitamin A could cause spontaneous abortion. 
C)  prenatal supplements commonly contain iron and folate. 
D)  supplements made of distilled fish oil can be a useful source of omega-3 fatty acids. 
A)  overdoses of vitamin B-12 could cause birth defects. 
B)  overdoses of vitamin A could cause spontaneous abortion. 
C)  prenatal supplements commonly contain iron and folate. 
D)  supplements made of distilled fish oil can be a useful source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Question 9

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following terms with the descriptions...

Question 10

Consumption of non-food items such as laundry starch, ice, and dirt is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperemesis. 
B)  pica. 
C)  pregnancy-induced hypertension. 
D)  eclampsia. 
A)  hyperemesis. 
B)  pica. 
C)  pregnancy-induced hypertension. 
D)  eclampsia.

Question 11

During each feeding, human milk changes composition in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate increases 
B)  fat increases 
C)  minerals decrease 
D)  protein decreases 
A)  carbohydrate increases 
B)  fat increases 
C)  minerals decrease 
D)  protein decreases

Question 12

Barb wants to make sure she gets adequate folate during her pregnancy. She should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drink more milk. 
B)  Eat more ready-to-eat breakfast cereals. 
C)  Eat more meat. 
D)  Eat more legumes. 
A)  Drink more milk. 
B)  Eat more ready-to-eat breakfast cereals. 
C)  Eat more meat. 
D)  Eat more legumes.

Question 13

During the first trimester, a woman should gain ______ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 
B)  2 to 4 
C)  5 to 9 
D)  10 to 14 
A)  1 to 2 
B)  2 to 4 
C)  5 to 9 
D)  10 to 14

Question 14

The first trimester of pregnancy

Accepted Answer

A)  involves a rapid increase in cell size rather than cell number. 
B)  is the least critical time during fetal development. 
C)  is a time of particular importance to avoid nutritional deficiencies and environmental exposures that could harm the fetus. 
D)  is a time when nutritional deficiencies have little effect on the developing fetus. 
A)  involves a rapid increase in cell size rather than cell number. 
B)  is the least critical time during fetal development. 
C)  is a time of particular importance to avoid nutritional deficiencies and environmental exposures that could harm the fetus. 
D)  is a time when nutritional deficiencies have little effect on the developing fetus.

Question 15

Rich in immune factors, the milk made by the mother's breast during the first few days after birth is

Accepted Answer

A)  prolactin. 
B)  hindmilk. 
C)  foremilk. 
D)  colostrum. 
A)  prolactin. 
B)  hindmilk. 
C)  foremilk. 
D)  colostrum.

Question 16

To reduce oxidative damage to her eggs, a woman should consume

Accepted Answer

A)  zinc supplements. 
B)  3 servings per day of dairy foods. 
C)  brightly colored fruits and vegetables. 
D)  beta-carotene supplements. 
A)  zinc supplements. 
B)  3 servings per day of dairy foods. 
C)  brightly colored fruits and vegetables. 
D)  beta-carotene supplements.

Question 17

A low-birth-weight infant weighs ______ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  6.5 to 7.5 
B)  5.5 to 6.5 
C)  less than 5.5 
D)  less than 3.5 
A)  6.5 to 7.5 
B)  5.5 to 6.5 
C)  less than 5.5 
D)  less than 3.5

Question 18

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the following terms with the descriptions...

Question 19

The RDA for protein increases by an additional ______ grams per day during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  15 
C)  25 
D)  35 
A)  5 
B)  15 
C)  25 
D)  35

Question 20

During pregnancy, symptoms such as high blood pressure, excess protein in the urine, edema, changes in blood clotting, and seizures are associated with a condition called

Accepted Answer

A)  essential hypertension. 
B)  eclampsia. 
C)  preeclampsia. 
D)  secondary hypertension. 
A)  essential hypertension. 
B)  eclampsia. 
C)  preeclampsia. 
D)  secondary hypertension.

The organ that nourishes the fetus in the mother's womb is called the

Which of the following is true about lifestyle habits and pregnancy?

The hormone that stimulates milk synthesis is

Women suffering from chronic alcoholism produce children with a recognizable pattern of malformations called

Women who experience infertility related to high levels of testosterone and insulin may have

All of the following are advantages of breastfeeding EXCEPT

Preterm infants

All of the following are true about dietary supplements during pregnancy EXCEPT

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

Consumption of non-food items such as laundry starch, ice, and dirt is known as

During each feeding, human milk changes composition in which of the following ways?

Barb wants to make sure she gets adequate folate during her pregnancy. She should do which of the following?

During the first trimester, a woman should gain ______ pounds.

The first trimester of pregnancy

Rich in immune factors, the milk made by the mother's breast during the first few days after birth is

To reduce oxidative damage to her eggs, a woman should consume

A low-birth-weight infant weighs ______ pounds.

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

The RDA for protein increases by an additional ______ grams per day during pregnancy.

During pregnancy, symptoms such as high blood pressure, excess protein in the urine, edema, changes in blood clotting, and seizures are associated with a condition called

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Exam 14: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

The organ that nourishes the fetus in the mother's womb is called the

Which of the following is true about lifestyle habits and pregnancy?

The hormone that stimulates milk synthesis is

Women suffering from chronic alcoholism produce children with a recognizable pattern of malformations called

Women who experience infertility related to high levels of testosterone and insulin may have

All of the following are advantages of breastfeeding EXCEPT

Preterm infants

All of the following are true about dietary supplements during pregnancy EXCEPT

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

Consumption of non-food items such as laundry starch, ice, and dirt is known as

During each feeding, human milk changes composition in which of the following ways?

Barb wants to make sure she gets adequate folate during her pregnancy. She should do which of the following?

During the first trimester, a woman should gain ______ pounds.

The first trimester of pregnancy

Rich in immune factors, the milk made by the mother's breast during the first few days after birth is

To reduce oxidative damage to her eggs, a woman should consume

A low-birth-weight infant weighs ______ pounds.

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

The RDA for protein increases by an additional ______ grams per day during pregnancy.

During pregnancy, symptoms such as high blood pressure, excess protein in the urine, edema, changes in blood clotting, and seizures are associated with a condition called

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Guidelines for Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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