Question 1

Tobacco use in pregnancy increases the risk for all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) SIDS. 
B) fetal death. 
C) macrosomia. 
D) preterm birth. 
A) SIDS. 
B) fetal death. 
C) macrosomia. 
D) preterm birth.

Question 2

What is the recommended increase in daily energy intake,in kcal,for the third trimester of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) 200 
B) 300 
C) 450 
D) 540 
A) 200 
B) 300 
C) 450 
D) 540

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of maternal smoking and breast milk production?

Accepted Answer

A) The milk produced by mothers who smoke contains nicotine 
B) Cigarette smoking reduces the quality but not the quantity of breast milk 
C) Infants of breastfeeding mothers who smoke gain excessive weight consisting mainly of abdominal adipose tissue 
D) The smell and flavors of breast milk from mothers who smoke do not alter volume consumed until the infant reaches 3 months of age 
A) The milk produced by mothers who smoke contains nicotine 
B) Cigarette smoking reduces the quality but not the quantity of breast milk 
C) Infants of breastfeeding mothers who smoke gain excessive weight consisting mainly of abdominal adipose tissue 
D) The smell and flavors of breast milk from mothers who smoke do not alter volume consumed until the infant reaches 3 months of age

Question 4

Which of the following recommendations for pregnant women and alcohol intake has been issued by the U.S.Surgeon General?

Accepted Answer

A) They should drink absolutely no alcohol 
B) They should refrain from drinking hard liquor only 
C) They are permitted to ingest no more than 2 drinks per day 
D) They are permitted to ingest small amounts of alcohol during the first 3 months but none thereafter 
A) They should drink absolutely no alcohol 
B) They should refrain from drinking hard liquor only 
C) They are permitted to ingest no more than 2 drinks per day 
D) They are permitted to ingest small amounts of alcohol during the first 3 months but none thereafter

Question 5

Jenny has just learned that she is one month pregnant (1st trimester).She has been looking forward to all the ice cream,chips,and cakes she has seen women on TV and in the movies eating when they are pregnant.What is the most appropriate advice for Jenny?

Accepted Answer

A) She can eat these foods,but only up to 340 kcalories extra per day 
B) She can eat these foods,but only up to 550 kcalories extra per day 
C) She does not have increased energy needs in the first trimester and should not indulge herself 
D) She should not eat these foods,but rather include one extra serving from each food group per day 
A) She can eat these foods,but only up to 340 kcalories extra per day 
B) She can eat these foods,but only up to 550 kcalories extra per day 
C) She does not have increased energy needs in the first trimester and should not indulge herself 
D) She should not eat these foods,but rather include one extra serving from each food group per day

Question 6

Penny is a new mom and,on the advice of her doctor,has been eating an extra whole-wheat bagel with strawberry jelly every night in addition to her nutrient-dense diet.Why did Penny receive this advice?

Accepted Answer

A) Bagels are a way of getting more kcalories in the diet 
B) Bagels provide the extra protein lactating mothers need for lactose production 
C) Babies prefer the strawberry jelly in the mother's diet as it alters the taste of the breast milk 
D) These bagels provide the extra carbohydrates lactating mothers need for lactose production 
A) Bagels are a way of getting more kcalories in the diet 
B) Bagels provide the extra protein lactating mothers need for lactose production 
C) Babies prefer the strawberry jelly in the mother's diet as it alters the taste of the breast milk 
D) These bagels provide the extra carbohydrates lactating mothers need for lactose production

Question 7

What name is given to the time period during which irreversible damage to the fetus may occur from specific events such as malnutrition or exposure to toxins?

Accepted Answer

A) First trimester 
B) Critical period 
C) Fertility period 
D) Conceptual period 
A) First trimester 
B) Critical period 
C) Fertility period 
D) Conceptual period

Question 8

Which of the following describes an infant born during the 36th week of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Term 
B) Preterm 
C) Post term 
D) Caesarean 
A) Term 
B) Preterm 
C) Post term 
D) Caesarean

Question 9

How many weeks is the usual duration of a full-term pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) 32-36 
B) 38-42 
C) 43-45 
D) 46-49 
A) 32-36 
B) 38-42 
C) 43-45 
D) 46-49

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of maternal nutrition and the development of abnormal metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) Malnutrition during pregnancy leads to macrosomia and GI disturbances in the offspring 
B) Insufficient nutrient intake during pregnancy promotes hypertrophy of the kidneys and hypotension in adulthood 
C) Nutrition during pregnancy is the chief determinant of pancreatic beta cell growth and thus affects the risk for type 2 diabetes of the offspring 
D) Malnutrition during pregnancy programs the fetus to modify the genetic composition of the placenta and thereby alter nutrient delivery through the umbilical cord 
A) Malnutrition during pregnancy leads to macrosomia and GI disturbances in the offspring 
B) Insufficient nutrient intake during pregnancy promotes hypertrophy of the kidneys and hypotension in adulthood 
C) Nutrition during pregnancy is the chief determinant of pancreatic beta cell growth and thus affects the risk for type 2 diabetes of the offspring 
D) Malnutrition during pregnancy programs the fetus to modify the genetic composition of the placenta and thereby alter nutrient delivery through the umbilical cord

Question 11

Since repeated pregnancies occurring within short time frames lead to depletion of the mother's nutrient reserves,what is the optimal interval between pregnancies?

Accepted Answer

A) 1/2 year 
B) 1 year 
C) 1 1/2-2 years 
D) 3-4 years 
A) 1/2 year 
B) 1 year 
C) 1 1/2-2 years 
D) 3-4 years

Question 12

A less severe form of fetal alcohol syndrome is known by all of the following terms EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) prenatal alcohol exposure. 
B) fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. 
C) fetal subdevelopment syndrome. 
D) alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder. 
A) prenatal alcohol exposure. 
B) fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. 
C) fetal subdevelopment syndrome. 
D) alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder.

Question 13

Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol intake and lactation?

Accepted Answer

A) Alcohol easily enters breast milk 
B) Alcohol actually stimulates lactation 
C) Infants drink slightly more breast milk when the mother consumes up to 1 drink per day 
D) The small amounts of alcohol that are secreted along with breast milk stimulate infant digestion 
A) Alcohol easily enters breast milk 
B) Alcohol actually stimulates lactation 
C) Infants drink slightly more breast milk when the mother consumes up to 1 drink per day 
D) The small amounts of alcohol that are secreted along with breast milk stimulate infant digestion

Question 14

What organ functions to prepare the mother's breasts for lactation?

Accepted Answer

A) Uterus 
B) Ovaries 
C) Placenta 
D) Amniotic sac 
A) Uterus 
B) Ovaries 
C) Placenta 
D) Amniotic sac

Question 15

Which of the following is an effect of alcohol intake in the mother who breastfeeds?

Accepted Answer

A) It alters the flavor 
B) It stimulates lactation 
C) It passes into the breast milk and stimulates the infant's acceptance 
D) It first appears in the breast milk approximately 12 hours after ingestion 
A) It alters the flavor 
B) It stimulates lactation 
C) It passes into the breast milk and stimulates the infant's acceptance 
D) It first appears in the breast milk approximately 12 hours after ingestion

Question 16

What is the recommended minimum weight gain,in lbs,of a normal-weight woman who is expected to bear twins?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 37 
C) 45 
D) 55 
A) 25 
B) 37 
C) 45 
D) 55

Question 17

During development of the fetus,what organ(s)is/are the first to develop?

Accepted Answer

A) Heart and lungs 
B) Liver and kidneys 
C) Gastrointestinal tract 
D) Central nervous system and brain 
A) Heart and lungs 
B) Liver and kidneys 
C) Gastrointestinal tract 
D) Central nervous system and brain

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of preeclampsia?

Accepted Answer

A) It often diminishes fetal growth 
B) It is a disorder of genetic predisposition 
C) It almost always progresses slowly to eclampsia 
D) It is much more prevalent in black women than white women 
A) It often diminishes fetal growth 
B) It is a disorder of genetic predisposition 
C) It almost always progresses slowly to eclampsia 
D) It is much more prevalent in black women than white women

Question 19

In what period of pregnancy would the risk for spontaneous abortion increase due to alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

A) Before conception 
B) First trimester 
C) Second trimester 
D) Third trimester 
A) Before conception 
B) First trimester 
C) Second trimester 
D) Third trimester

Question 20

Which of the following is a function of prolactin?

Accepted Answer

A) It reverses the effects of certain mutagens 
B) It reverses the effects of certain teratogens 
C) It acts on mammary glands to stimulate milk release 
D) It acts on mammary glands to promote milk production 
A) It reverses the effects of certain mutagens 
B) It reverses the effects of certain teratogens 
C) It acts on mammary glands to stimulate milk release 
D) It acts on mammary glands to promote milk production

Tobacco use in pregnancy increases the risk for all of the following EXCEPT

What is the recommended increase in daily energy intake,in kcal,for the third trimester of pregnancy?

Which of the following is a characteristic of maternal smoking and breast milk production?

Which of the following recommendations for pregnant women and alcohol intake has been issued by the U.S.Surgeon General?

Jenny has just learned that she is one month pregnant (1st trimester).She has been looking forward to all the ice cream,chips,and cakes she has seen women on TV and in the movies eating when they are pregnant.What is the most appropriate advice for Jenny?

Penny is a new mom and,on the advice of her doctor,has been eating an extra whole-wheat bagel with strawberry jelly every night in addition to her nutrient-dense diet.Why did Penny receive this advice?

What name is given to the time period during which irreversible damage to the fetus may occur from specific events such as malnutrition or exposure to toxins?

Which of the following describes an infant born during the 36th week of pregnancy?

How many weeks is the usual duration of a full-term pregnancy?

Which of the following is a characteristic of maternal nutrition and the development of abnormal metabolism?

Since repeated pregnancies occurring within short time frames lead to depletion of the mother's nutrient reserves,what is the optimal interval between pregnancies?

A less severe form of fetal alcohol syndrome is known by all of the following terms EXCEPT

Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol intake and lactation?

What organ functions to prepare the mother's breasts for lactation?

Which of the following is an effect of alcohol intake in the mother who breastfeeds?

What is the recommended minimum weight gain,in lbs,of a normal-weight woman who is expected to bear twins?

During development of the fetus,what organ(s)is/are the first to develop?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of preeclampsia?

In what period of pregnancy would the risk for spontaneous abortion increase due to alcohol consumption?

Which of the following is a function of prolactin?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 15: Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Tobacco use in pregnancy increases the risk for all of the following EXCEPT

What is the recommended increase in daily energy intake,in kcal,for the third trimester of pregnancy?

Which of the following is a characteristic of maternal smoking and breast milk production?

Which of the following recommendations for pregnant women and alcohol intake has been issued by the U.S.Surgeon General?

Jenny has just learned that she is one month pregnant (1st trimester).She has been looking forward to all the ice cream,chips,and cakes she has seen women on TV and in the movies eating when they are pregnant.What is the most appropriate advice for Jenny?

Penny is a new mom and,on the advice of her doctor,has been eating an extra whole-wheat bagel with strawberry jelly every night in addition to her nutrient-dense diet.Why did Penny receive this advice?

What name is given to the time period during which irreversible damage to the fetus may occur from specific events such as malnutrition or exposure to toxins?

Which of the following describes an infant born during the 36th week of pregnancy?

How many weeks is the usual duration of a full-term pregnancy?

Which of the following is a characteristic of maternal nutrition and the development of abnormal metabolism?

Since repeated pregnancies occurring within short time frames lead to depletion of the mother's nutrient reserves,what is the optimal interval between pregnancies?

A less severe form of fetal alcohol syndrome is known by all of the following terms EXCEPT

Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol intake and lactation?

What organ functions to prepare the mother's breasts for lactation?

Which of the following is an effect of alcohol intake in the mother who breastfeeds?

What is the recommended minimum weight gain,in lbs,of a normal-weight woman who is expected to bear twins?

During development of the fetus,what organ(s)is/are the first to develop?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of preeclampsia?

In what period of pregnancy would the risk for spontaneous abortion increase due to alcohol consumption?

Which of the following is a function of prolactin?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, d, e, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity, nutrients, and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters