Question 1

A characteristic of preeclampsia is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) blurred vision 
B) low blood pressure 
C) headaches 
D) strong feelings of thirst 
E) blurred vision and headaches 
A) blurred vision 
B) low blood pressure 
C) headaches 
D) strong feelings of thirst 
E) blurred vision and headaches

Question 2

A factor in human milk that helps prevent the growth of some harmful bacteria in an infant's intestinal tract is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) lactase 
B) albumin 
C) let-down reflex 
D) Lactobacillus bifidus factor 
A) lactase 
B) albumin 
C) let-down reflex 
D) Lactobacillus bifidus factor

Question 3

Physiological anemia that occurs during pregnancy ________.

Accepted Answer

A) is the same as iron deficiency anemia 
B) is caused by insufficient intake of vitamin B-12 
C) occurs because the plasma expands more than the number of red blood cells 
D) signals grave danger for the mother 
A) is the same as iron deficiency anemia 
B) is caused by insufficient intake of vitamin B-12 
C) occurs because the plasma expands more than the number of red blood cells 
D) signals grave danger for the mother

Question 4

Under what condition(s)is/are the use of nutrient supplements advisable?

Accepted Answer

A) Adolescent pregnancy 
B) Multiple fetuses 
C) Poverty 
D) Inadequate maternal diet 
E) All of these choices are accurate. 
A) Adolescent pregnancy 
B) Multiple fetuses 
C) Poverty 
D) Inadequate maternal diet 
E) All of these choices are accurate.

Question 5

Which condition increases the risk of a poor pregnancy outcome?

Accepted Answer

A) young maternal age 
B) fasting during pregnancy 
C) food contaminants 
D) eating disorders 
E) All of these responses are correct. 
A) young maternal age 
B) fasting during pregnancy 
C) food contaminants 
D) eating disorders 
E) All of these responses are correct.

Question 6

Megadoses of prenatal vitamin and mineral supplements are dangerous for the mother,but not the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Your sister is pregnant and is very uncomfortable.She is experiencing heartburn daily and is looking for some relief.In your nutrition class,you just learned about heartburn during pregnancy.What advice can you offer her?

Accepted Answer

A) Eat smaller meals more frequently to decrease the volume of food in the stomach. 
B) Do not lie down after eating to avoid the effects of gravity. 
C) Talk to her doctor about using antacids for relief. 
D) All of these choices could give her some relief. 
A) Eat smaller meals more frequently to decrease the volume of food in the stomach. 
B) Do not lie down after eating to avoid the effects of gravity. 
C) Talk to her doctor about using antacids for relief. 
D) All of these choices could give her some relief.

Question 8

Uncontrolled gestational diabetes can cause the fetus to experience severe growth retardation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

WIC aims to provide ________.

Accepted Answer

A) nutrition education 
B) nutritional care 
C) nutritious food 
D) All of these choices are accurate. 
A) nutrition education 
B) nutritional care 
C) nutritious food 
D) All of these choices are accurate.

Question 10

During the first two weeks after conception,the developing offspring is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a zygote 
B) an embryo 
C) a fetus 
D) an ovum 
A) a zygote 
B) an embryo 
C) a fetus 
D) an ovum

Question 11

Which component of weight gain accounts for the greatest amount of increased weight during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Infant 
B) Placenta 
C) Amniotic fluid 
D) Breast tissue 
E) Maternal blood supply 
A) Infant 
B) Placenta 
C) Amniotic fluid 
D) Breast tissue 
E) Maternal blood supply

Question 12

Compared to pregnancy,the RDA for nutrients changes during lactation ________.

Accepted Answer

A) only for energy 
B) only for protein and energy 
C) for many nutrients,but not proportionately 
D) None of these responses are correct; nutrient needs during lactation are the same as during pregnancy. 
A) only for energy 
B) only for protein and energy 
C) for many nutrients,but not proportionately 
D) None of these responses are correct; nutrient needs during lactation are the same as during pregnancy.

Question 13

A developing offspring's cells have separated into a stack of 3 layers (mesoderm,endoderm,and ectoderm)when the zygote stage ends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Hormones synthesized by the placenta decrease the efficiency of insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Severe zinc deficiencies during pregnancy can cause ________.

Accepted Answer

A) premature birth 
B) fetal growth retardation 
C) birth defects 
D) All of these are effects of zinc deficiencies during pregnancy. 
A) premature birth 
B) fetal growth retardation 
C) birth defects 
D) All of these are effects of zinc deficiencies during pregnancy.

Question 16

Participation in WIC is associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A) fewer infant deaths 
B) lower birth weights 
C) higher medical costs after birth 
D) All of these choices are accurate. 
A) fewer infant deaths 
B) lower birth weights 
C) higher medical costs after birth 
D) All of these choices are accurate.

Question 17

Heavy caffeine intake during pregnancy may ________.

Accepted Answer

A) decrease iron absorption 
B) increase risk for spontaneous abortion 
C) increase risk for low birth weight 
D) All of these choices are accurate. 
A) decrease iron absorption 
B) increase risk for spontaneous abortion 
C) increase risk for low birth weight 
D) All of these choices are accurate.

Question 18

Edema during late pregnancy is a problem if ________.

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension is detected 
B) excess protein is found in the urine 
C) extreme fluid retention occurs 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
E) None of these choices are correct. 
A) hypertension is detected 
B) excess protein is found in the urine 
C) extreme fluid retention occurs 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
E) None of these choices are correct.

Question 19

The first fluid secreted by the mother's breast after giving birth is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) colostrum 
B) prolactin 
C) lactalbumin 
D) mature milk 
A) colostrum 
B) prolactin 
C) lactalbumin 
D) mature milk

Question 20

Insufficient weight gain in the last trimester of pregnancy increases the risk for fetal growth retardation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A characteristic of preeclampsia is ________.

A factor in human milk that helps prevent the growth of some harmful bacteria in an infant's intestinal tract is ________.

Physiological anemia that occurs during pregnancy ________.

Under what condition(s)is/are the use of nutrient supplements advisable?

Which condition increases the risk of a poor pregnancy outcome?

Megadoses of prenatal vitamin and mineral supplements are dangerous for the mother,but not the fetus.

Your sister is pregnant and is very uncomfortable.She is experiencing heartburn daily and is looking for some relief.In your nutrition class,you just learned about heartburn during pregnancy.What advice can you offer her?

Uncontrolled gestational diabetes can cause the fetus to experience severe growth retardation.

WIC aims to provide ________.

During the first two weeks after conception,the developing offspring is known as ________.

Which component of weight gain accounts for the greatest amount of increased weight during pregnancy?

Compared to pregnancy,the RDA for nutrients changes during lactation ________.

A developing offspring's cells have separated into a stack of 3 layers (mesoderm,endoderm,and ectoderm)when the zygote stage ends.

Hormones synthesized by the placenta decrease the efficiency of insulin.

Severe zinc deficiencies during pregnancy can cause ________.

Participation in WIC is associated with ________.

Heavy caffeine intake during pregnancy may ________.

Edema during late pregnancy is a problem if ________.

The first fluid secreted by the mother's breast after giving birth is called ________.

Insufficient weight gain in the last trimester of pregnancy increases the risk for fetal growth retardation.

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Exam 16: Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

A characteristic of preeclampsia is ________.

A factor in human milk that helps prevent the growth of some harmful bacteria in an infant's intestinal tract is ________.

Physiological anemia that occurs during pregnancy ________.

Under what condition(s)is/are the use of nutrient supplements advisable?

Which condition increases the risk of a poor pregnancy outcome?

Megadoses of prenatal vitamin and mineral supplements are dangerous for the mother,but not the fetus.

Your sister is pregnant and is very uncomfortable.She is experiencing heartburn daily and is looking for some relief.In your nutrition class,you just learned about heartburn during pregnancy.What advice can you offer her?

Uncontrolled gestational diabetes can cause the fetus to experience severe growth retardation.

WIC aims to provide ________.

During the first two weeks after conception,the developing offspring is known as ________.

Which component of weight gain accounts for the greatest amount of increased weight during pregnancy?

Compared to pregnancy,the RDA for nutrients changes during lactation ________.

A developing offspring's cells have separated into a stack of 3 layers (mesoderm,endoderm,and ectoderm)when the zygote stage ends.

Hormones synthesized by the placenta decrease the efficiency of insulin.

Severe zinc deficiencies during pregnancy can cause ________.

Participation in WIC is associated with ________.

Heavy caffeine intake during pregnancy may ________.

Edema during late pregnancy is a problem if ________.

The first fluid secreted by the mother's breast after giving birth is called ________.

Insufficient weight gain in the last trimester of pregnancy increases the risk for fetal growth retardation.

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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