Question 1

Which of the following behaviours should be avoided during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  exercising 
B)  dieting 
C)  eating fish 
D)  drinking caffeine 
A)  exercising 
B)  dieting 
C)  eating fish 
D)  drinking caffeine

Question 2

Which of the following nutrients is associated with a reduced risk of neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

A)  zinc 
B)  vitamin B12 
C)  vitamin B6 
D)  folate 
A)  zinc 
B)  vitamin B12 
C)  vitamin B6 
D)  folate

Question 3

How many additional Calories per day does a pregnant woman require during the second trimester?

Accepted Answer

A)  250 more in the second trimester 
B)  340 more in the second trimester 
C)  450 more in the second trimester 
D)  500 more in the second trimester 
A)  250 more in the second trimester 
B)  340 more in the second trimester 
C)  450 more in the second trimester 
D)  500 more in the second trimester

Question 4

A sudden, large weight gain during pregnancy is a danger signal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is the reason for a pregnant woman's increased need for omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A)  fetal blood cell development 
B)  fetal lung development 
C)  fetal kidney development 
D)  fetal brain development 
A)  fetal blood cell development 
B)  fetal lung development 
C)  fetal kidney development 
D)  fetal brain development

Question 6

Which of the following nutrients requires the greatest attention for the infant at six months of age?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin K 
B)  folate 
C)  iron 
D)  vitamin B12 
A)  vitamin K 
B)  folate 
C)  iron 
D)  vitamin B12

Question 7

A high-birthweight infant may result from which of the following situations that occurred during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  overnutrition 
B)  chronic anemia 
C)  food poisoning 
D)  alcohol consumption 
A)  overnutrition 
B)  chronic anemia 
C)  food poisoning 
D)  alcohol consumption

Question 8

At what age is it desirable to begin feeding iron-fortified cereals to an infant?

Accepted Answer

A)  three months 
B)  six months 
C)  nine months 
D)  twelve months 
A)  three months 
B)  six months 
C)  nine months 
D)  twelve months

Question 9

If growth and development are normal for a baby born weighing 4 kilograms, how much will the baby weigh at one year of age?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 kilograms 
B)  8 kilograms 
C)  10 kilograms 
D)  12 kilograms 
A)  6 kilograms 
B)  8 kilograms 
C)  10 kilograms 
D)  12 kilograms

Question 10

Approximately how many kilograms in total weight gain during the first three months of pregnancy is thought to be ideal?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.0 kilograms 
B)  1.5 kilograms 
C)  2.0 kilograms 
D)  2.5 kilograms 
A)  1.0 kilograms 
B)  1.5 kilograms 
C)  2.0 kilograms 
D)  2.5 kilograms

Question 11

Men who drink too much alcohol in the weeks before conception can sustain damage to their sperm's genetic material.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Physical activity during pregnancy can improve fitness, facilitate labour, and reduce psychological stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe alcohol's harmful effects on a fetus.

Accepted Answer

A sudden dose of alcohol can halt the de

Question 14

Approximately what percentage of all adult smokers began smoking before the age of 18?

Accepted Answer

A)  60% 
B)  75% 
C)  75%. 
D)  80% 
A)  60% 
B)  75% 
C)  75%. 
D)  80%

Question 15

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) recommendation for calcium intake is the same for both non-pregnant and pregnant women in the same age group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following methods should be used to relieve constipation during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  limit exercise 
B)  consume a high-fat diet 
C)  drink lots of water 
D)  take laxatives 
A)  limit exercise 
B)  consume a high-fat diet 
C)  drink lots of water 
D)  take laxatives

Question 17

Which of the following dietary approaches is appropriate for children who are found to have high blood lipids?

Accepted Answer

A)  limit food portion sizes and fluid intake 
B)  consume a diet with 20-30% energy from fat 
C)  reduce sodium and grain consumption 
D)  restrict saturated and trans fat consumption 
A)  limit food portion sizes and fluid intake 
B)  consume a diet with 20-30% energy from fat 
C)  reduce sodium and grain consumption 
D)  restrict saturated and trans fat consumption

Question 18

Why do pediatricians advise that cow's milk is inappropriate for infants under one year of life?

Accepted Answer

For as long as breast milk or formula is

Question 19

Which of the following nutrients do all pregnant women need in generous amounts to conserve their protein and to provide energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  fats 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  proteins 
D)  vitamins 
A)  fats 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  proteins 
D)  vitamins

Question 20

What food item would you advise pregnant women to avoid to prevent Listeriosis foodborne illness?

Accepted Answer

A)  honey 
B)  canned salmon 
C)  pasteurized milk 
D)  feta cheese 
A)  honey 
B)  canned salmon 
C)  pasteurized milk 
D)  feta cheese

Which of the following behaviours should be avoided during pregnancy?

Which of the following nutrients is associated with a reduced risk of neural tube defects?

How many additional Calories per day does a pregnant woman require during the second trimester?

A sudden, large weight gain during pregnancy is a danger signal.

What is the reason for a pregnant woman's increased need for omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids?

Which of the following nutrients requires the greatest attention for the infant at six months of age?

A high-birthweight infant may result from which of the following situations that occurred during pregnancy?

At what age is it desirable to begin feeding iron-fortified cereals to an infant?

If growth and development are normal for a baby born weighing 4 kilograms, how much will the baby weigh at one year of age?

Approximately how many kilograms in total weight gain during the first three months of pregnancy is thought to be ideal?

Men who drink too much alcohol in the weeks before conception can sustain damage to their sperm's genetic material.

Physical activity during pregnancy can improve fitness, facilitate labour, and reduce psychological stress.

Describe alcohol's harmful effects on a fetus.

Approximately what percentage of all adult smokers began smoking before the age of 18?

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) recommendation for calcium intake is the same for both non-pregnant and pregnant women in the same age group.

Which of the following methods should be used to relieve constipation during pregnancy?

Which of the following dietary approaches is appropriate for children who are found to have high blood lipids?

Why do pediatricians advise that cow's milk is inappropriate for infants under one year of life?

Which of the following nutrients do all pregnant women need in generous amounts to conserve their protein and to provide energy?

What food item would you advise pregnant women to avoid to prevent Listeriosis foodborne illness?

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Exam 13: Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Which of the following behaviours should be avoided during pregnancy?

Which of the following nutrients is associated with a reduced risk of neural tube defects?

How many additional Calories per day does a pregnant woman require during the second trimester?

A sudden, large weight gain during pregnancy is a danger signal.

What is the reason for a pregnant woman's increased need for omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids?

Which of the following nutrients requires the greatest attention for the infant at six months of age?

A high-birthweight infant may result from which of the following situations that occurred during pregnancy?

At what age is it desirable to begin feeding iron-fortified cereals to an infant?

If growth and development are normal for a baby born weighing 4 kilograms, how much will the baby weigh at one year of age?

Approximately how many kilograms in total weight gain during the first three months of pregnancy is thought to be ideal?

Men who drink too much alcohol in the weeks before conception can sustain damage to their sperm's genetic material.

Physical activity during pregnancy can improve fitness, facilitate labour, and reduce psychological stress.

Describe alcohol's harmful effects on a fetus.

Approximately what percentage of all adult smokers began smoking before the age of 18?

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) recommendation for calcium intake is the same for both non-pregnant and pregnant women in the same age group.

Which of the following methods should be used to relieve constipation during pregnancy?

Which of the following dietary approaches is appropriate for children who are found to have high blood lipids?

Why do pediatricians advise that cow's milk is inappropriate for infants under one year of life?

Which of the following nutrients do all pregnant women need in generous amounts to conserve their protein and to provide energy?

What food item would you advise pregnant women to avoid to prevent Listeriosis foodborne illness?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen and Fibre

The Lipids: Fats, Oil, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Recreational Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Bio-Technology

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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