Question 1

Patricia's physician tells her she needs more folate in her diet during pregnancy. She should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drink orange juice. 
B)  Eat beef. 
C)  Eat more cheese. 
D)  Eat more fish. 
A)  Drink orange juice. 
B)  Eat beef. 
C)  Eat more cheese. 
D)  Eat more fish.

Question 2

The hormone that triggers "let down" or milk release is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following is a federal program for reducing infant mortality by providing nutritional support and counseling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
B)  Nutrition Supplement Program (NSP) 
C)  Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WI
C)  
D)  Regional Nutrition Counseling Program (RNCP) 
A)  Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
B)  Nutrition Supplement Program (NSP) 
C)  Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WI
C)  
D)  Regional Nutrition Counseling Program (RNCP)

Question 4

Sue's prepregnancy BMI is 38. Her weight-gain goal should be ______ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  11 to 20 
B)  15 to 25 
C)  25 to 35 
D)  28 to 40 
A)  11 to 20 
B)  15 to 25 
C)  25 to 35 
D)  28 to 40

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true about the let-down reflex?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is needed to make milk available to the infant. 
B)  It can be inhibited by anxiety or nervous tension. 
C)  It is triggered by the release of the hormone estrogen. 
D)  After a few weeks of lactation, it becomes automatic. 
A)  It is needed to make milk available to the infant. 
B)  It can be inhibited by anxiety or nervous tension. 
C)  It is triggered by the release of the hormone estrogen. 
D)  After a few weeks of lactation, it becomes automatic.

Question 6

Most of the extra calcium for pregnancy is needed during which trimester(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  First 
B)  Third 
C)  Second 
D)  Calcium needs do not increase during pregnancy. 
A)  First 
B)  Third 
C)  Second 
D)  Calcium needs do not increase during pregnancy.

Question 7

The U.S. Public Health Service and the March of Dimes recommend that all women of childbearing age should take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement that contains

Accepted Answer

A)  400 micrograms of folic acid. 
B)  15 milligrams of iron. 
C)  500 milligrams of calcium. 
D)  40 micrograms of zinc. 
A)  400 micrograms of folic acid. 
B)  15 milligrams of iron. 
C)  500 milligrams of calcium. 
D)  40 micrograms of zinc.

Question 8

Constipation is a common problem during pregnancy. All the of following practices can be helpful EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding too much fluid. 
B)  consuming more dietary fiber. 
C)  consuming dried fruits such as raisins. 
D)  engaging in aerobic exercise regularly. 
A)  avoiding too much fluid. 
B)  consuming more dietary fiber. 
C)  consuming dried fruits such as raisins. 
D)  engaging in aerobic exercise regularly.

Question 9

During the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, an average of ______ extra kilocalories per day are needed.

Accepted Answer

A)  150 - 250 
B)  250 - 350 
C)  350 - 450 
D)  450 - 550 
A)  150 - 250 
B)  250 - 350 
C)  350 - 450 
D)  450 - 550

Question 10

Extra kilocalories for pregnancy are needed mostly during which trimester(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  First 
B)  Second and third 
C)  Second 
D)  First and third 
A)  First 
B)  Second and third 
C)  Second 
D)  First and third

Question 11

During pregnancy, a woman should follow MyPlate's Daily Food Plan and consume

Accepted Answer

A)  1-2 cups of calcium-rich foods from the milk and cheese group. 
B)  2 ounce equivalents from the meat group. 
C)  3 cups of calcium-rich foods from the milk and cheese group. 
D)  4 ounce equivalents from the grain group. 
A)  1-2 cups of calcium-rich foods from the milk and cheese group. 
B)  2 ounce equivalents from the meat group. 
C)  3 cups of calcium-rich foods from the milk and cheese group. 
D)  4 ounce equivalents from the grain group.

Question 12

Mineral needs generally are increased during pregnancy. All of the following are needed in higher quantities EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  iron. 
B)  iodine. 
C)  sodium. 
D)  zinc. 
A)  iron. 
B)  iodine. 
C)  sodium. 
D)  zinc.

Question 13

The best way for a calcium-deficient pregnant woman to get the calcium she needs is to consume

Accepted Answer

A)  fruits. 
B)  vegetables. 
C)  legumes. 
D)  low-fat milk and cheese. 
A)  fruits. 
B)  vegetables. 
C)  legumes. 
D)  low-fat milk and cheese.

Question 14

Toxicity of ______ is linked to birth defects.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  iron 
C)  folate 
D)  vitamin B-12 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  iron 
C)  folate 
D)  vitamin B-12

Question 15

All of the following are barriers to breastfeeding EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of role models. 
B)  expense. 
C)  misinformation. 
D)  fear of appearing immodest. 
A)  lack of role models. 
B)  expense. 
C)  misinformation. 
D)  fear of appearing immodest.

Question 16

Advantages of breastfeeding include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  breast milk provides more vitamin D than infant formula. 
B)  breastfeeding reduces the risk of food allergies. 
C)  breast milk provides antibodies while the infant's immune system is still immature. 
D)  breastfeeding is associated with fewer ear infections. 
A)  breast milk provides more vitamin D than infant formula. 
B)  breastfeeding reduces the risk of food allergies. 
C)  breast milk provides antibodies while the infant's immune system is still immature. 
D)  breastfeeding is associated with fewer ear infections.

Question 17

Rachel is pregnant and has morning sickness. She should do all the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  eat dry soda crackers upon waking. 
B)  cook with windows open to dissipate nauseating smells. 
C)  eat large, less frequent meals. 
D)  avoid fatty and fried foods. 
A)  eat dry soda crackers upon waking. 
B)  cook with windows open to dissipate nauseating smells. 
C)  eat large, less frequent meals. 
D)  avoid fatty and fried foods.

Question 18

Carol has heartburn during her pregnancy. She should do all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  eat less fat. 
B)  lie down after she eats. 
C)  avoid spicy food. 
D)  consume liquids between (rather than with) meals. 
A)  eat less fat. 
B)  lie down after she eats. 
C)  avoid spicy food. 
D)  consume liquids between (rather than with) meals.

Question 19

A mineral that is especially important for male fertility is

Accepted Answer

A)  zinc. 
B)  potassium. 
C)  iron. 
D)  sodium. 
A)  zinc. 
B)  potassium. 
C)  iron. 
D)  sodium.

Question 20

All of the following are true about folate and pregnancy EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  folate deficiency in pregnancy is associated with birth defects such as spina bifida. 
B)  the RDA for folate increases by 50 percent. 
C)  fortified breakfast cereal is a nutrient-dense source of folate for pregnant women. 
D)  it is impossible for pregnant women to meet their nutrient needs without supplementation. 
A)  folate deficiency in pregnancy is associated with birth defects such as spina bifida. 
B)  the RDA for folate increases by 50 percent. 
C)  fortified breakfast cereal is a nutrient-dense source of folate for pregnant women. 
D)  it is impossible for pregnant women to meet their nutrient needs without supplementation.

Patricia's physician tells her she needs more folate in her diet during pregnancy. She should do which of the following?

The hormone that triggers "let down" or milk release is

Which of the following is a federal program for reducing infant mortality by providing nutritional support and counseling?

Sue's prepregnancy BMI is 38. Her weight-gain goal should be ______ pounds.

Which of the following is NOT true about the let-down reflex?

Most of the extra calcium for pregnancy is needed during which trimester(s)?

The U.S. Public Health Service and the March of Dimes recommend that all women of childbearing age should take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement that contains

Constipation is a common problem during pregnancy. All the of following practices can be helpful EXCEPT

During the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, an average of ______ extra kilocalories per day are needed.

Extra kilocalories for pregnancy are needed mostly during which trimester(s)?

During pregnancy, a woman should follow MyPlate's Daily Food Plan and consume

Mineral needs generally are increased during pregnancy. All of the following are needed in higher quantities EXCEPT

The best way for a calcium-deficient pregnant woman to get the calcium she needs is to consume

Toxicity of ______ is linked to birth defects.

All of the following are barriers to breastfeeding EXCEPT

Advantages of breastfeeding include all of the following EXCEPT

Rachel is pregnant and has morning sickness. She should do all the following EXCEPT

Carol has heartburn during her pregnancy. She should do all of the following EXCEPT

A mineral that is especially important for male fertility is

All of the following are true about folate and pregnancy EXCEPT

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Exam 14: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Patricia's physician tells her she needs more folate in her diet during pregnancy. She should do which of the following?

The hormone that triggers "let down" or milk release is

Which of the following is a federal program for reducing infant mortality by providing nutritional support and counseling?

Sue's prepregnancy BMI is 38. Her weight-gain goal should be ______ pounds.

Which of the following is NOT true about the let-down reflex?

Most of the extra calcium for pregnancy is needed during which trimester(s)?

The U.S. Public Health Service and the March of Dimes recommend that all women of childbearing age should take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement that contains

Constipation is a common problem during pregnancy. All the of following practices can be helpful EXCEPT

During the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, an average of ______ extra kilocalories per day are needed.

Extra kilocalories for pregnancy are needed mostly during which trimester(s)?

During pregnancy, a woman should follow MyPlate's Daily Food Plan and consume

Mineral needs generally are increased during pregnancy. All of the following are needed in higher quantities EXCEPT

The best way for a calcium-deficient pregnant woman to get the calcium she needs is to consume

Toxicity of ______ is linked to birth defects.

All of the following are barriers to breastfeeding EXCEPT

Advantages of breastfeeding include all of the following EXCEPT

Rachel is pregnant and has morning sickness. She should do all the following EXCEPT

Carol has heartburn during her pregnancy. She should do all of the following EXCEPT

A mineral that is especially important for male fertility is

All of the following are true about folate and pregnancy EXCEPT

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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