Question 1

Which of the following describes a relationship between body weight and pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Overweight women bear the greatest number of low-birth-weight infants 
B) Weight gain during pregnancy is the sole determinant of fetus's weight at birth 
C) The increased incidence of neural tube defects of infants born to obese women is due primarily to folate insufficiency 
D) Underweight women who gain 30 lbs during pregnancy tend to birth smaller babies than heavier women who gain 30 lbs 
A) Overweight women bear the greatest number of low-birth-weight infants 
B) Weight gain during pregnancy is the sole determinant of fetus's weight at birth 
C) The increased incidence of neural tube defects of infants born to obese women is due primarily to folate insufficiency 
D) Underweight women who gain 30 lbs during pregnancy tend to birth smaller babies than heavier women who gain 30 lbs

Question 2

In pregnancy,a large weight gain over a short time period is evidence of

Accepted Answer

A) edema. 
B) poor glycemic control. 
C) insufficient physical activity. 
D) development of neural tube defects. 
A) edema. 
B) poor glycemic control. 
C) insufficient physical activity. 
D) development of neural tube defects.

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of low-birth-weight infants?

Accepted Answer

A) They show greater prevalence for liver fat infiltration 
B) They demonstrate catch-up growth within 3 months of birth 
C) They have an increased risk for insulin resistance if they were also born prematurely 
D) They have proportionately larger kidneys and greater risks for low blood pressure 
A) They show greater prevalence for liver fat infiltration 
B) They demonstrate catch-up growth within 3 months of birth 
C) They have an increased risk for insulin resistance if they were also born prematurely 
D) They have proportionately larger kidneys and greater risks for low blood pressure

Question 4

Preeclampsia typically develops during the

Accepted Answer

A) first half of pregnancy. 
B) second half of pregnancy. 
C) first month after delivery. 
D) first trimester of pregnancy. 
A) first half of pregnancy. 
B) second half of pregnancy. 
C) first month after delivery. 
D) first trimester of pregnancy.

Question 5

Which of the following is a feature of being overweight and pregnant?

Accepted Answer

A) Folate-related neural tube defects 
B) Increased prevalence of caesarian section 
C) Inability to carry twins to birth completion 
D) Increased risk of birthing a small-for-gestational age infant 
A) Folate-related neural tube defects 
B) Increased prevalence of caesarian section 
C) Inability to carry twins to birth completion 
D) Increased risk of birthing a small-for-gestational age infant

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of nonfood cravings during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) They are especially common in African-Americans 
B) They are often associated with iron-deficiency anemia 
C) They commonly include consumption of freezer frost and clay 
D) They are known to lead to premature delivery and to low-birth-weight infants 
A) They are especially common in African-Americans 
B) They are often associated with iron-deficiency anemia 
C) They commonly include consumption of freezer frost and clay 
D) They are known to lead to premature delivery and to low-birth-weight infants

Question 7

Among the following,which is NOT known to represent a significant risk factor for a pregnancy being affected by a neural tube defect?

Accepted Answer

A) Maternal obesity 
B) Age at time of pregnancy 
C) Folate-related enzyme mutations 
D) Exposure to a hot-tub during pregnancy 
A) Maternal obesity 
B) Age at time of pregnancy 
C) Folate-related enzyme mutations 
D) Exposure to a hot-tub during pregnancy

Question 8

Which of the following statements describes an association between nutrient intake and lactation?

Accepted Answer

A) Milk production is increased by higher fluid intake 
B) Ingestion of garlic may lead to an off-flavor of the milk 
C) Inadequate protein intake lowers the protein concentration of the milk 
D) The energy RDA for milk production calls for an additional 1000 kcalories per day 
A) Milk production is increased by higher fluid intake 
B) Ingestion of garlic may lead to an off-flavor of the milk 
C) Inadequate protein intake lowers the protein concentration of the milk 
D) The energy RDA for milk production calls for an additional 1000 kcalories per day

Question 9

An infant born with incomplete closure of the spinal cord has

Accepted Answer

A) spina bifida. 
B) macrosomia. 
C) anencephaly. 
D) neural tube seizure. 
A) spina bifida. 
B) macrosomia. 
C) anencephaly. 
D) neural tube seizure.

Question 10

What is the approximate length of the fetus at 11 weeks of development?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 inch 
B) 6 inches 
C) 1 foot 
D) 1.5 feet 
A) 1 inch 
B) 6 inches 
C) 1 foot 
D) 1.5 feet

Question 11

In pregnancy,a large weight gain over a short time is usually an indication of

Accepted Answer

A) excessive fat deposition. 
B) excessive fluid retention. 
C) abnormal fetal development. 
D) normal pregnancy only if it occurs during the second trimester. 
A) excessive fat deposition. 
B) excessive fluid retention. 
C) abnormal fetal development. 
D) normal pregnancy only if it occurs during the second trimester.

Question 12

You are working as a nutrition consultant in a women's health clinic and have been advising patients to make sure they consume about 400 micrograms of folate every day.One patient is aware that folate helps prevent birth defects but she isn't sure why she should take it if she is not pregnant.Which of the following is the most appropriate reply?

Accepted Answer

A) The folate supplementation prevents pernicious anemia,which increases the risk of spina bifida 
B) The folate supplementation is needed to ensure a large store that can be utilized by the growing fetus 
C) As long as supplementation begins the day pregnancy is confirmed,there is no risk of defects 
D) The neural tube develops early on in pregnancy,oftentimes before the woman realizes she is pregnant 
A) The folate supplementation prevents pernicious anemia,which increases the risk of spina bifida 
B) The folate supplementation is needed to ensure a large store that can be utilized by the growing fetus 
C) As long as supplementation begins the day pregnancy is confirmed,there is no risk of defects 
D) The neural tube develops early on in pregnancy,oftentimes before the woman realizes she is pregnant

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a common problem of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Nausea 
B) Heartburn 
C) Constipation 
D) Low blood pressure 
A) Nausea 
B) Heartburn 
C) Constipation 
D) Low blood pressure

Question 14

What is the most likely reason for a pregnant woman to crave pickles?

Accepted Answer

A) A change in hormones 
B) A hypoglycemic episode 
C) A physiologic need for fluid 
D) A physiologic need for sodium 
A) A change in hormones 
B) A hypoglycemic episode 
C) A physiologic need for fluid 
D) A physiologic need for sodium

Question 15

In the United States,what is the minimum daily amount of protein that should be consumed by a 135-pound woman during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) 49 g 
B) 74 g 
C) 108 g 
D) 135 g 
A) 49 g 
B) 74 g 
C) 108 g 
D) 135 g

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) Asian ancestry is a risk factor 
B) Infant birthweights are typically low 
C) It usually develops during the second half of pregnancy 
D) The most common consequences include labor and delivery complications 
A) Asian ancestry is a risk factor 
B) Infant birthweights are typically low 
C) It usually develops during the second half of pregnancy 
D) The most common consequences include labor and delivery complications

Question 17

At what stage of pregnancy does an embryo show a beating heart and a complete central nervous system?

Accepted Answer

A) 8 weeks 
B) 12 weeks 
C) 20 weeks 
D) 29 weeks 
A) 8 weeks 
B) 12 weeks 
C) 20 weeks 
D) 29 weeks

Question 18

Gestation is generally divided into equal periods of

Accepted Answer

A) 4 weeks,called quarters. 
B) 9 weeks,called quartiles. 
C) 4 months,called semesters. 
D) 3 months,called trimesters. 
A) 4 weeks,called quarters. 
B) 9 weeks,called quartiles. 
C) 4 months,called semesters. 
D) 3 months,called trimesters.

Question 19

Which of the following describes the capacity of a man to produce sperm and a woman to periodically produce a normal egg?

Accepted Answer

A) Zygote 
B) Fertility 
C) Conception 
D) Implantation zone 
A) Zygote 
B) Fertility 
C) Conception 
D) Implantation zone

Question 20

Which of the following nutrients taken as a prenatal supplement has been found to be associated with a lower incidence of neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Folate 
C) Calcium 
D) Cobalamin 
A) Iron 
B) Folate 
C) Calcium 
D) Cobalamin

Which of the following describes a relationship between body weight and pregnancy?

In pregnancy,a large weight gain over a short time period is evidence of

Which of the following is a characteristic of low-birth-weight infants?

Preeclampsia typically develops during the

Which of the following is a feature of being overweight and pregnant?

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of nonfood cravings during pregnancy?

Among the following,which is NOT known to represent a significant risk factor for a pregnancy being affected by a neural tube defect?

Which of the following statements describes an association between nutrient intake and lactation?

An infant born with incomplete closure of the spinal cord has

What is the approximate length of the fetus at 11 weeks of development?

In pregnancy,a large weight gain over a short time is usually an indication of

Which of the following is NOT a common problem of pregnancy?

What is the most likely reason for a pregnant woman to crave pickles?

In the United States,what is the minimum daily amount of protein that should be consumed by a 135-pound woman during pregnancy?

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of gestational diabetes?

At what stage of pregnancy does an embryo show a beating heart and a complete central nervous system?

Gestation is generally divided into equal periods of

Which of the following describes the capacity of a man to produce sperm and a woman to periodically produce a normal egg?

Which of the following nutrients taken as a prenatal supplement has been found to be associated with a lower incidence of neural tube defects?

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

Which of the following describes a relationship between body weight and pregnancy?

In pregnancy,a large weight gain over a short time period is evidence of

Which of the following is a characteristic of low-birth-weight infants?

Preeclampsia typically develops during the

Which of the following is a feature of being overweight and pregnant?

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of nonfood cravings during pregnancy?

Among the following,which is NOT known to represent a significant risk factor for a pregnancy being affected by a neural tube defect?

Which of the following statements describes an association between nutrient intake and lactation?

An infant born with incomplete closure of the spinal cord has

What is the approximate length of the fetus at 11 weeks of development?

In pregnancy,a large weight gain over a short time is usually an indication of

Which of the following is NOT a common problem of pregnancy?

What is the most likely reason for a pregnant woman to crave pickles?

In the United States,what is the minimum daily amount of protein that should be consumed by a 135-pound woman during pregnancy?

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of gestational diabetes?

At what stage of pregnancy does an embryo show a beating heart and a complete central nervous system?

Gestation is generally divided into equal periods of

Which of the following describes the capacity of a man to produce sperm and a woman to periodically produce a normal egg?

Which of the following nutrients taken as a prenatal supplement has been found to be associated with a lower incidence of neural tube defects?

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