Question 1

Which of the following has a favorable influence on fertility?

Accepted Answer

A) Having excess body fat 
B) Being an underweight female 
C) Choosing diets high in antioxidants if you're male 
D) Eliminating low-glycemic carbohydrates from the diet 
A) Having excess body fat 
B) Being an underweight female 
C) Choosing diets high in antioxidants if you're male 
D) Eliminating low-glycemic carbohydrates from the diet

Question 2

What is gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) A severe form of type 1 diabetes in newborns 
B) Abnormal blood glucose maintenance during pregnancy 
C) Reactive hypoglycemia expressed during the third trimester of pregnancy 
D) A temporary loss of insulin secretion during the first trimester of pregnancy 
A) A severe form of type 1 diabetes in newborns 
B) Abnormal blood glucose maintenance during pregnancy 
C) Reactive hypoglycemia expressed during the third trimester of pregnancy 
D) A temporary loss of insulin secretion during the first trimester of pregnancy

Question 3

What is the benefit of postpartum amenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A) It stimulates milk production 
B) It conserves iron in the mother 
C) It stimulates the let-down reflex 
D) It stimulates the suckling reflex in the infant 
A) It stimulates milk production 
B) It conserves iron in the mother 
C) It stimulates the let-down reflex 
D) It stimulates the suckling reflex in the infant

Question 4

Studies report that folate supplements for women may lower the incidence of neural tube defects of infants when the vitamin is taken during the

Accepted Answer

A) last trimester of pregnancy. 
B) second trimester of pregnancy. 
C) second and third trimesters of pregnancy. 
D) month before conception through the first trimester of pregnancy. 
A) last trimester of pregnancy. 
B) second trimester of pregnancy. 
C) second and third trimesters of pregnancy. 
D) month before conception through the first trimester of pregnancy.

Question 5

Which of the following describes an infant born during the 43rd week of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is a blastocyst?

Accepted Answer

A) The 5-day-old zygote that becomes implanted in the uterine wall 
B) The terminal end of the umbilical cord that attaches to the placenta 
C) Fingerlike projections on the uterine wall that act to separate fetal from maternal tissues 
D) The network of placental blood vessels that exchanges nutrients and waste products from mother to fetus 
A) The 5-day-old zygote that becomes implanted in the uterine wall 
B) The terminal end of the umbilical cord that attaches to the placenta 
C) Fingerlike projections on the uterine wall that act to separate fetal from maternal tissues 
D) The network of placental blood vessels that exchanges nutrients and waste products from mother to fetus

Question 7

For the normal-weight woman who becomes pregnant,what is the ideal weekly weight gain from the start of the second trimester and onward?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 lb 
B) 2 lbs 
C) 3 lbs 
D) 4 lbs 
A) 1 lb 
B) 2 lbs 
C) 3 lbs 
D) 4 lbs

Question 8

Usually,what is the first sign of preeclampsia?

Accepted Answer

A) Fall in blood pressure 
B) Elevated blood glucose 
C) A large weight gain over a short time 
D) Chronic episodes of pica over the last 2 trimesters 
A) Fall in blood pressure 
B) Elevated blood glucose 
C) A large weight gain over a short time 
D) Chronic episodes of pica over the last 2 trimesters

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of caffeine and lactation?

Accepted Answer

A) Caffeine enters breast milk 
B) Caffeine in breast milk may irritate the infant 
C) The A.M.A.recommends no caffeine intake during lactation 
D) If consumed,the amount should be no more than 2 cups of coffee daily 
A) Caffeine enters breast milk 
B) Caffeine in breast milk may irritate the infant 
C) The A.M.A.recommends no caffeine intake during lactation 
D) If consumed,the amount should be no more than 2 cups of coffee daily

Question 10

What organ of the pregnant woman is central to the exchange of nutrients for waste products with the fetus?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following is a characteristic of gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) It predicts risk of diabetes for the infant 
B) It leads to type 2 diabetes in some women 
C) It occurs in over one-half of normal weight women 
D) It occurs more often in women with a history of having premature births 
A) It predicts risk of diabetes for the infant 
B) It leads to type 2 diabetes in some women 
C) It occurs in over one-half of normal weight women 
D) It occurs more often in women with a history of having premature births

Question 12

Of the following nutrient needs,which is considered the most difficult to meet during pregnancy,often because of low body stores?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Protein 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Vitamin B6 
A) Iron 
B) Protein 
C) Vitamin D 
D) Vitamin B6

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a feature of children born with alcohol-related complications?

Accepted Answer

A) The children often go undiagnosed 
B) The children often show growth retardation 
C) Few of the children show problem behaviors 
D) All children born with these complications show marked outward signs 
A) The children often go undiagnosed 
B) The children often show growth retardation 
C) Few of the children show problem behaviors 
D) All children born with these complications show marked outward signs

Question 14

In pregnant women unable to meet their calcium needs,a daily supplement providing how many mg of calcium is advised?

Accepted Answer

A) 150 
B) 300 
C) 600 
D) 1000 
A) 150 
B) 300 
C) 600 
D) 1000

Question 15

Which of the following statements describes a relationship between alcohol intake and fetal development?

Accepted Answer

A) Birth defects are most severe when the woman drinks around the time of conception 
B) Infants born with fetal alcohol syndrome typically show immediate signs of brain impairment 
C) Eating well and maintaining adequate nutrient stores will prevent alcohol-induced placenta damage 
D) Toxicity to the fetus begins to occur when fetal blood alcohol levels rise above maternal blood alcohol levels 
A) Birth defects are most severe when the woman drinks around the time of conception 
B) Infants born with fetal alcohol syndrome typically show immediate signs of brain impairment 
C) Eating well and maintaining adequate nutrient stores will prevent alcohol-induced placenta damage 
D) Toxicity to the fetus begins to occur when fetal blood alcohol levels rise above maternal blood alcohol levels

Question 16

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of eclampsia?

Accepted Answer

A) Convulsions by the mother 
B) Convulsions by the newborn 
C) Low blood pressure in the mother 
D) Low blood pressure in the newborn 
A) Convulsions by the mother 
B) Convulsions by the newborn 
C) Low blood pressure in the mother 
D) Low blood pressure in the newborn

Question 17

To maintain physical fitness during pregnancy,all of the following activities are considered acceptable EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) saunas. 
B) swimming. 
C) playing singles tennis. 
D) 50-minute aerobic exercise sessions 3 times/week. 
A) saunas. 
B) swimming. 
C) playing singles tennis. 
D) 50-minute aerobic exercise sessions 3 times/week.

Question 18

In general,what are the chief consequences of nutritional deprivation in the lactating mother?

Accepted Answer

A) Cessation of lactation 
B) Reduced quality of milk 
C) Reduced quantity of milk 
D) Reduced quality and quantity of milk 
A) Cessation of lactation 
B) Reduced quality of milk 
C) Reduced quantity of milk 
D) Reduced quality and quantity of milk

Question 19

Which of the following statements about nutrition and pregnancy is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Underweight has little,if any,effect on fertility 
B) Overweight men have low sperm counts that reduce fertility 
C) Excess body fat in women interferes with the regular cycles of menstruation 
D) The woman's nutritional status is more important than the man's for the developing fetus 
A) Underweight has little,if any,effect on fertility 
B) Overweight men have low sperm counts that reduce fertility 
C) Excess body fat in women interferes with the regular cycles of menstruation 
D) The woman's nutritional status is more important than the man's for the developing fetus

Question 20

The weight (lbs)of a healthy newborn infant ranges from

Accepted Answer

A) 4-4 1/2 
B) 5-6 
C) 6 1/2-8 
D) 8 1/2-10 
A) 4-4 1/2 
B) 5-6 
C) 6 1/2-8 
D) 8 1/2-10

Which of the following has a favorable influence on fertility?

What is gestational diabetes?

What is the benefit of postpartum amenorrhea?

Studies report that folate supplements for women may lower the incidence of neural tube defects of infants when the vitamin is taken during the

Which of the following describes an infant born during the 43rd week of pregnancy?

What is a blastocyst?

For the normal-weight woman who becomes pregnant,what is the ideal weekly weight gain from the start of the second trimester and onward?

Usually,what is the first sign of preeclampsia?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of caffeine and lactation?

What organ of the pregnant woman is central to the exchange of nutrients for waste products with the fetus?

Which of the following is a characteristic of gestational diabetes?

Of the following nutrient needs,which is considered the most difficult to meet during pregnancy,often because of low body stores?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of children born with alcohol-related complications?

In pregnant women unable to meet their calcium needs,a daily supplement providing how many mg of calcium is advised?

Which of the following statements describes a relationship between alcohol intake and fetal development?

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of eclampsia?

To maintain physical fitness during pregnancy,all of the following activities are considered acceptable EXCEPT

In general,what are the chief consequences of nutritional deprivation in the lactating mother?

Which of the following statements about nutrition and pregnancy is false?

The weight (lbs)of a healthy newborn infant ranges from

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

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Exam 15: Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

Which of the following has a favorable influence on fertility?

What is gestational diabetes?

What is the benefit of postpartum amenorrhea?

Studies report that folate supplements for women may lower the incidence of neural tube defects of infants when the vitamin is taken during the

Which of the following describes an infant born during the 43rd week of pregnancy?

What is a blastocyst?

For the normal-weight woman who becomes pregnant,what is the ideal weekly weight gain from the start of the second trimester and onward?

Usually,what is the first sign of preeclampsia?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of caffeine and lactation?

What organ of the pregnant woman is central to the exchange of nutrients for waste products with the fetus?

Which of the following is a characteristic of gestational diabetes?

Of the following nutrient needs,which is considered the most difficult to meet during pregnancy,often because of low body stores?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of children born with alcohol-related complications?

In pregnant women unable to meet their calcium needs,a daily supplement providing how many mg of calcium is advised?

Which of the following statements describes a relationship between alcohol intake and fetal development?

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of eclampsia?

To maintain physical fitness during pregnancy,all of the following activities are considered acceptable EXCEPT

In general,what are the chief consequences of nutritional deprivation in the lactating mother?

Which of the following statements about nutrition and pregnancy is false?

The weight (lbs)of a healthy newborn infant ranges from

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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