Question 1

Neural tube defects may occur when women consume too little ____ before becoming pregnant.

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) calcium 
C) folate 
D) zinc 
A) iron 
B) calcium 
C) folate 
D) zinc C

Question 2

Exercise can help control gestational diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Additional dietary energy requirements for lactation are approximately _______ kcal per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 100 - 200 
B) 250 - 350 
C) 400 - 500 
D) 550 - 650 
A) 100 - 200 
B) 250 - 350 
C) 400 - 500 
D) 550 - 650 C

Question 4

A low birth weight infant weighs ________.

Accepted Answer

A) less than 7.5 pounds 
B) less than 7 pounds 
C) less than 6 pounds 
D) less than 5.5 pounds 
A) less than 7.5 pounds 
B) less than 7 pounds 
C) less than 6 pounds 
D) less than 5.5 pounds

Question 5

Most critical periods occur during the second trimester of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Insufficient prenatal care increases the risk of delivering a low birth weight baby.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following exercises would be most appropriate to continue to perform during a healthy pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Kickboxing 
B) Zumba 
C) Swimming 
D) Jogging 
A) Kickboxing 
B) Zumba 
C) Swimming 
D) Jogging

Question 8

The practice of eating non-food substances,such as clay or laundry starch,during pregnancy is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) hyperemesis 
B) pica 
C) pregnancy-induced hunger 
D) diuresis 
A) hyperemesis 
B) pica 
C) pregnancy-induced hunger 
D) diuresis

Question 9

For pregnant woman,the RDA for protein increases by ___ over prepregnancy needs.

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 15% 
C) 20% 
D) 50% 
A) 10% 
B) 15% 
C) 20% 
D) 50%

Question 10

Infants born after 37 weeks' gestation and weighing less than 5½ pounds are labeled ________.

Accepted Answer

A) usual birth weight 
B) premature 
C) typical 
D) small for gestational age 
A) usual birth weight 
B) premature 
C) typical 
D) small for gestational age

Question 11

For the best pregnancy outcome,overweight women (BMI > 26 to 29)should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) not gain any weight during pregnancy 
B) gain slightly more weight than women who begin pregnancy at a healthy weight 
C) gain about 15 to 25 pounds during pregnancy 
D) lose at least 4 or 5 pounds during pregnancy 
A) not gain any weight during pregnancy 
B) gain slightly more weight than women who begin pregnancy at a healthy weight 
C) gain about 15 to 25 pounds during pregnancy 
D) lose at least 4 or 5 pounds during pregnancy

Question 12

Adolescents often have smaller babies than mature women.They are advised to gain more weight during pregnancy to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) provide calories needed for the infant to be larger than normal at birth 
B) avoid ketosis 
C) meet the mother's growth needs 
D) All of these choices are accurate. 
A) provide calories needed for the infant to be larger than normal at birth 
B) avoid ketosis 
C) meet the mother's growth needs 
D) All of these choices are accurate.

Question 13

Which of the following factors may deplete a woman's nutrient stores?

Accepted Answer

A) numerous previous pregnancies 
B) preterm births 
C) pregnancies after age 35 
D) pregnancies more than 3 years apart 
A) numerous previous pregnancies 
B) preterm births 
C) pregnancies after age 35 
D) pregnancies more than 3 years apart

Question 14

Which of the following would you recommend to a friend that is having difficulties breastfeeding her baby?

Accepted Answer

A) Drink alcohol.This will have a relaxing effect. 
B) Find a relaxing environment to breastfeed your baby. 
C) Consume more milk.The excess milk will be converted into breastmilk. 
D) Decrease calorie intake.This will help with the production of more milk. 
A) Drink alcohol.This will have a relaxing effect. 
B) Find a relaxing environment to breastfeed your baby. 
C) Consume more milk.The excess milk will be converted into breastmilk. 
D) Decrease calorie intake.This will help with the production of more milk.

Question 15

Women who begin pregnancy at a low BMI should gain about ___ pounds during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Your friend just told you she is pregnant.She is concerned about the amount of weight she will gain during her pregnancy and is looking for some advice so that she and her baby can be healthy.Her pre-pregnancy weight was 155 pounds and she is 5'5" tall.Based on her pre-pregnancy weight,how much weight should your friend gain during her pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Maternal nutrient deficiencies or exposure to toxins can cause _____ in the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) toxic levels of nutrient stores 
B) high birth weight 
C) abnormal organ function 
D) longer than normal gestation period 
A) toxic levels of nutrient stores 
B) high birth weight 
C) abnormal organ function 
D) longer than normal gestation period

Question 18

WIC serves low-income ________.

Accepted Answer

A) children up to the age of 5 
B) newborns and infants 
C) pregnant mothers 
D) All of these choices are accurate. 
A) children up to the age of 5 
B) newborns and infants 
C) pregnant mothers 
D) All of these choices are accurate.

Question 19

An infant's birth weight is closely related to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the gestation length 
B) the mother's prepregnancy weight 
C) the weight the mother gains during pregnancy 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) the gestation length 
B) the mother's prepregnancy weight 
C) the weight the mother gains during pregnancy 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 20

A pregnant woman who is a vegan needs to take ______ nutrient supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin E and riboflavin 
B) calcium and iron 
C) protein and vitamin A 
D) thiamin and vitamin C 
A) vitamin E and riboflavin 
B) calcium and iron 
C) protein and vitamin A 
D) thiamin and vitamin C

Neural tube defects may occur when women consume too little ____ before becoming pregnant.

Exercise can help control gestational diabetes.

Additional dietary energy requirements for lactation are approximately _______ kcal per day.

A low birth weight infant weighs ________.

Most critical periods occur during the second trimester of pregnancy.

Insufficient prenatal care increases the risk of delivering a low birth weight baby.

Which of the following exercises would be most appropriate to continue to perform during a healthy pregnancy?

The practice of eating non-food substances,such as clay or laundry starch,during pregnancy is called ________.

For pregnant woman,the RDA for protein increases by ___ over prepregnancy needs.

Infants born after 37 weeks' gestation and weighing less than 5½ pounds are labeled ________.

For the best pregnancy outcome,overweight women (BMI > 26 to 29)should ________.

Adolescents often have smaller babies than mature women.They are advised to gain more weight during pregnancy to ________.

Which of the following factors may deplete a woman's nutrient stores?

Which of the following would you recommend to a friend that is having difficulties breastfeeding her baby?

Women who begin pregnancy at a low BMI should gain about ___ pounds during pregnancy.

Maternal nutrient deficiencies or exposure to toxins can cause _____ in the fetus.

WIC serves low-income ________.

An infant's birth weight is closely related to ________.

A pregnant woman who is a vegan needs to take ______ nutrient supplements.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutrition During the Growing Years

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Exam 16: Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Neural tube defects may occur when women consume too little ____ before becoming pregnant.

Exercise can help control gestational diabetes.

Additional dietary energy requirements for lactation are approximately _______ kcal per day.

A low birth weight infant weighs ________.

Most critical periods occur during the second trimester of pregnancy.

Insufficient prenatal care increases the risk of delivering a low birth weight baby.

Which of the following exercises would be most appropriate to continue to perform during a healthy pregnancy?

The practice of eating non-food substances,such as clay or laundry starch,during pregnancy is called ________.

For pregnant woman,the RDA for protein increases by ___ over prepregnancy needs.

Infants born after 37 weeks' gestation and weighing less than 5½ pounds are labeled ________.

For the best pregnancy outcome,overweight women (BMI > 26 to 29)should ________.

Adolescents often have smaller babies than mature women.They are advised to gain more weight during pregnancy to ________.

Which of the following factors may deplete a woman's nutrient stores?

Which of the following would you recommend to a friend that is having difficulties breastfeeding her baby?

Women who begin pregnancy at a low BMI should gain about ___ pounds during pregnancy.

Maternal nutrient deficiencies or exposure to toxins can cause _____ in the fetus.

WIC serves low-income ________.

An infant's birth weight is closely related to ________.

A pregnant woman who is a vegan needs to take ______ nutrient supplements.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise and Sports

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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