Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a change that a woman's body typically experiences during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  increase in breathing rate 
B)  increase in fluid volume 
C)  shifts to primarily using fat as fuel source 
D)  increase in GI motility 
E)  increase in metabolic rate 
A)  increase in breathing rate 
B)  increase in fluid volume 
C)  shifts to primarily using fat as fuel source 
D)  increase in GI motility 
E)  increase in metabolic rate

Question 2

Which of the following is FALSE about the timing of cord clamping?

Accepted Answer

A)  Delayed cord clamping reduces risk of jaundice. 
B)  Delayed cord clamping appears to be especially helpful for preterm infants. 
C)  Delayed cord clamping increases birth weight. 
D)  Delayed cord clamping reduces the risk of iron deficiency in infancy. 
E)  The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends delaying cord clamping until at least 30 to 60 seconds after birth. 
A)  Delayed cord clamping reduces risk of jaundice. 
B)  Delayed cord clamping appears to be especially helpful for preterm infants. 
C)  Delayed cord clamping increases birth weight. 
D)  Delayed cord clamping reduces the risk of iron deficiency in infancy. 
E)  The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends delaying cord clamping until at least 30 to 60 seconds after birth.

Question 3

Live beneficial bacteria found in fermented foods are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  prebiotics. 
B)  probiotics. 
C)  phytonutrients. 
D)  phytochemicals. 
E)  supplements. 
A)  prebiotics. 
B)  probiotics. 
C)  phytonutrients. 
D)  phytochemicals. 
E)  supplements.

Question 4

One-year-old babies are generally expected to have _____ their weight from birth.

Accepted Answer

A)  doubled 
B)  tripled 
C)  quadrupled 
D)  quintupled 
E)  maintained 
A)  doubled 
B)  tripled 
C)  quadrupled 
D)  quintupled 
E)  maintained

Question 5

The entire period from conception to birth is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  fetus. 
B)  gestation. 
C)  trimester. 
D)  embryo. 
E)  full term. 
A)  fetus. 
B)  gestation. 
C)  trimester. 
D)  embryo. 
E)  full term.

Question 6

Which meal would you suggest for a pescatarian?

Accepted Answer

A)  egg omelet with mushrooms and ham 
B)  surf and turf of scampi shrimp, steak, and lobster tail 
C)  turkey burger and garden salad 
D)  scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, and a glass of soy milk 
E)  smoked salmon on a bagel and orange juice 
A)  egg omelet with mushrooms and ham 
B)  surf and turf of scampi shrimp, steak, and lobster tail 
C)  turkey burger and garden salad 
D)  scrambled eggs, turkey bacon, and a glass of soy milk 
E)  smoked salmon on a bagel and orange juice

Question 7

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding until the age of _____, when solid food should be introduced alongside continued breastfeeding.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 months 
B)  3 months 
C)  6 months 
D)  9 months 
E)  12 months 
A)  1 to 2 months 
B)  3 months 
C)  6 months 
D)  9 months 
E)  12 months

Question 8

The Bogalusa Heart Study was the first study to show that

Accepted Answer

A)  dietary factors can impact heart disease risk. 
B)  heart disease begins in childhood. 
C)  heart disease can be treated. 
D)  smoking increases risk for heart disease. 
E)  atherosclerosis may increase risk for Alzheimer's disease. 
A)  dietary factors can impact heart disease risk. 
B)  heart disease begins in childhood. 
C)  heart disease can be treated. 
D)  smoking increases risk for heart disease. 
E)  atherosclerosis may increase risk for Alzheimer's disease.

Question 9

Which is not a risk factor for developing gestational diabetes during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  family history of type 2 diabetes 
B)  number of pregnancies 
C)  obese prior to pregnancy 
D)  pregnancy at an older age 
E)  ethnic background 
A)  family history of type 2 diabetes 
B)  number of pregnancies 
C)  obese prior to pregnancy 
D)  pregnancy at an older age 
E)  ethnic background

Question 10

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests all of the following actions for parents of children with peanut allergies EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  read food labels carefully. 
B)  educate family members and caregivers about managing the allergy. 
C)  avoid talking to the child about the food allergy so he or she does not feel stigmatized. 
D)  discuss the peanut allergy with teachers. 
E)  consider consulting with a registered dietitian to develop an eating plan that avoids allergens. 
A)  read food labels carefully. 
B)  educate family members and caregivers about managing the allergy. 
C)  avoid talking to the child about the food allergy so he or she does not feel stigmatized. 
D)  discuss the peanut allergy with teachers. 
E)  consider consulting with a registered dietitian to develop an eating plan that avoids allergens.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a potential environmental impact associated with shifts toward more plant-based diets?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greenhouse gas emissions may decrease. 
B)  Energy use may decrease. 
C)  Water use may decrease. 
D)  Agricultural land use may decrease. 
E)  Chemical inputs into the food system would decrease. 
A)  Greenhouse gas emissions may decrease. 
B)  Energy use may decrease. 
C)  Water use may decrease. 
D)  Agricultural land use may decrease. 
E)  Chemical inputs into the food system would decrease.

Question 12

Pregnant women have a significantly higher risk of contracting foodborne illness caused by a specific pathogen. Which is it?

Accepted Answer

A)  E. coli 
B)  Salmonella 
C)  Listeria monocytogenes 
D)  Campylobacter 
E)  Bacillus cereus 
A)  E. coli 
B)  Salmonella 
C)  Listeria monocytogenes 
D)  Campylobacter 
E)  Bacillus cereus

Question 13

To avoid foodborne illnesses, refrigerated foods should be chilled below:

Accepted Answer

A)  70oF. 
B)  50oF. 
C)  41oF. 
D)  32oF. 
E)  1oF. 
A)  70oF. 
B)  50oF. 
C)  41oF. 
D)  32oF. 
E)  1oF.

Question 14

Studies indicate that increasing intake of what substance to 1.0 to 1.2 g/kg of body weight among older adults may reduce loss of lean body mass with age?

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrates 
B)  fat 
C)  water 
D)  protein 
E)  alcohol 
A)  carbohydrates 
B)  fat 
C)  water 
D)  protein 
E)  alcohol

Question 15

A mom who begins her pregnancy at a healthy weight should gain about _____ pound(s) per week during the second and third trimesters.

Accepted Answer

A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  one and a half 
D)  three 
E)  four 
A)  one 
B)  two 
C)  one and a half 
D)  three 
E)  four

Question 16

Which segment of the U.S. population is expected to double by 2040?

Accepted Answer

A)  younger than 18 
B)  18 to 34 years 
C)  35 to 64 years 
D)  65 to 84 years 
E)  85 years and older 
A)  younger than 18 
B)  18 to 34 years 
C)  35 to 64 years 
D)  65 to 84 years 
E)  85 years and older

Question 17

Vegetarians who avoid animal sources of DHA and EPA should maximize their intake of:

Accepted Answer

A)  walnuts, flaxseed, and soy. 
B)  avocados and olive oil. 
C)  soybean and safflower oil. 
D)  olives and peanuts. 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  walnuts, flaxseed, and soy. 
B)  avocados and olive oil. 
C)  soybean and safflower oil. 
D)  olives and peanuts. 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 18

The primary source of the carbons that are incorporated into glucose during gluconeogenesis is:

Accepted Answer

A)  lactate. 
B)  pyruvate. 
C)  amino acids. 
D)  ketone bodies. 
E)  fatty acids. 
A)  lactate. 
B)  pyruvate. 
C)  amino acids. 
D)  ketone bodies. 
E)  fatty acids.

Question 19

Risk of which types of cancer is particularly reduced by limiting intake of alcoholic beverages?

Accepted Answer

A)  mouth cancer 
B)  esophageal cancer 
C)  cancer of the larynx and pharynx 
D)  colorectal cancer 
E)  All of these are correct. 
A)  mouth cancer 
B)  esophageal cancer 
C)  cancer of the larynx and pharynx 
D)  colorectal cancer 
E)  All of these are correct.

Question 20

Which is NOT true about gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases the mother's future risk of type 1 diabetes. 
B)  It resolves shortly after the woman gives birth. 
C)  It can cause pregnancy complications. 
D)  It increases the infant's future risk of obesity. 
E)  It increases the infant's future risk of type 2 diabetes. 
A)  It increases the mother's future risk of type 1 diabetes. 
B)  It resolves shortly after the woman gives birth. 
C)  It can cause pregnancy complications. 
D)  It increases the infant's future risk of obesity. 
E)  It increases the infant's future risk of type 2 diabetes.

Which of the following is NOT a change that a woman's body typically experiences during pregnancy?

Which of the following is FALSE about the timing of cord clamping?

Live beneficial bacteria found in fermented foods are called:

One-year-old babies are generally expected to have _____ their weight from birth.

The entire period from conception to birth is called:

Which meal would you suggest for a pescatarian?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding until the age of _____, when solid food should be introduced alongside continued breastfeeding.

The Bogalusa Heart Study was the first study to show that

Which is not a risk factor for developing gestational diabetes during pregnancy?

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests all of the following actions for parents of children with peanut allergies EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a potential environmental impact associated with shifts toward more plant-based diets?

Pregnant women have a significantly higher risk of contracting foodborne illness caused by a specific pathogen. Which is it?

To avoid foodborne illnesses, refrigerated foods should be chilled below:

Studies indicate that increasing intake of what substance to 1.0 to 1.2 g/kg of body weight among older adults may reduce loss of lean body mass with age?

A mom who begins her pregnancy at a healthy weight should gain about _____ pound(s) per week during the second and third trimesters.

Which segment of the U.S. population is expected to double by 2040?

Vegetarians who avoid animal sources of DHA and EPA should maximize their intake of:

The primary source of the carbons that are incorporated into glucose during gluconeogenesis is:

Risk of which types of cancer is particularly reduced by limiting intake of alcoholic beverages?

Which is NOT true about gestational diabetes?

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Which of the following is NOT a change that a woman's body typically experiences during pregnancy?

Which of the following is FALSE about the timing of cord clamping?

Live beneficial bacteria found in fermented foods are called:

One-year-old babies are generally expected to have _____ their weight from birth.

The entire period from conception to birth is called:

Which meal would you suggest for a pescatarian?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding until the age of _____, when solid food should be introduced alongside continued breastfeeding.

The Bogalusa Heart Study was the first study to show that

Which is not a risk factor for developing gestational diabetes during pregnancy?

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests all of the following actions for parents of children with peanut allergies EXCEPT:

Which of the following is NOT a potential environmental impact associated with shifts toward more plant-based diets?

Pregnant women have a significantly higher risk of contracting foodborne illness caused by a specific pathogen. Which is it?

To avoid foodborne illnesses, refrigerated foods should be chilled below:

Studies indicate that increasing intake of what substance to 1.0 to 1.2 g/kg of body weight among older adults may reduce loss of lean body mass with age?

A mom who begins her pregnancy at a healthy weight should gain about _____ pound(s) per week during the second and third trimesters.

Which segment of the U.S. population is expected to double by 2040?

Vegetarians who avoid animal sources of DHA and EPA should maximize their intake of:

The primary source of the carbons that are incorporated into glucose during gluconeogenesis is:

Risk of which types of cancer is particularly reduced by limiting intake of alcoholic beverages?

Which is NOT true about gestational diabetes?

The Science and Scope of Nutrition Eating for a Lifetime: a New Field in Nutrition Research Is Revealing Surprising Details About How Food Affects Our Genes

Healthy Diets

Digestive System and Digestive Disorders

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The Lipids

Protein

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Major Minerals and Water

Trace Minerals

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