Question 1

Which of the following is the standard classification for a very-low-birthweight infant?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 1/2 lbs or less 
B) 4 1/2 lbs or less 
C) 5 1/2 lbs or less 
D) 6 1/2 lbs or less 
A) 3 1/2 lbs or less 
B) 4 1/2 lbs or less 
C) 5 1/2 lbs or less 
D) 6 1/2 lbs or less

Question 2

What connects the umbilical cord to the fetus?

Accepted Answer

A) Uterus 
B) Placenta 
C) Caesareas 
D) Belly button 
A) Uterus 
B) Placenta 
C) Caesareas 
D) Belly button

Question 3

What is macrosomia?

Accepted Answer

A) A neural tube defect 
B) A high-birthweight infant 
C) Excessive weight gain of the mother 
D) Abnormal cravings for carbohydrate during pregnancy 
A) A neural tube defect 
B) A high-birthweight infant 
C) Excessive weight gain of the mother 
D) Abnormal cravings for carbohydrate during pregnancy

Question 4

What is the most reliable indicator of an infant's future health status?

Accepted Answer

A) Infant's birthweight 
B) Mother's weight before pregnancy 
C) Mother's weight gain during pregnancy 
D) Mother's nutrition status prior to pregnancy 
A) Infant's birthweight 
B) Mother's weight before pregnancy 
C) Mother's weight gain during pregnancy 
D) Mother's nutrition status prior to pregnancy

Question 5

What is the risk of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome for a woman who is 40 years old compared with a 20 year old?

Accepted Answer

A) One-half as much 
B) About the same 
C) 25 times higher 
D) 100 times higher 
A) One-half as much 
B) About the same 
C) 25 times higher 
D) 100 times higher

Question 6

The component of weight gain during pregnancy that is similar to the average weight of the infant at birth is the

Accepted Answer

A) placenta. 
B) amniotic sac fluid. 
C) maternal fat stores. 
D) uterus and supporting muscles. 
A) placenta. 
B) amniotic sac fluid. 
C) maternal fat stores. 
D) uterus and supporting muscles.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT among the common complications experienced by pregnant obese women?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypertension 
B) Pre-term birthing 
C) Gestational diabetes 
D) Postpartum infections 
A) Hypertension 
B) Pre-term birthing 
C) Gestational diabetes 
D) Postpartum infections

Question 8

A feature of heavy caffeine use in human pregnancy is that it may

Accepted Answer

A) worsen edema. 
B) increase the risk of preterm birth. 
C) increase the risk of birth defects. 
D) increase the risk of stillborn infants. 
A) worsen edema. 
B) increase the risk of preterm birth. 
C) increase the risk of birth defects. 
D) increase the risk of stillborn infants.

Question 9

Which of the following is a feature of the WIC program?

Accepted Answer

A) The number of children in the program is capped at 2 million 
B) It is strictly remedial and available chiefly to women living in the inner city 
C) It offers assistance to all at-risk pregnant women regardless of economic means 
D) It saves an estimated $3 in medical costs in the first two months after birth for every dollar spent 
A) The number of children in the program is capped at 2 million 
B) It is strictly remedial and available chiefly to women living in the inner city 
C) It offers assistance to all at-risk pregnant women regardless of economic means 
D) It saves an estimated $3 in medical costs in the first two months after birth for every dollar spent

Question 10

What is the recommended range of weight gain,in lbs,during pregnancy for an underweight woman?

Accepted Answer

A) 15-25 
B) 28-40 
C) 42-50 
D) 55-62 
A) 15-25 
B) 28-40 
C) 42-50 
D) 55-62

Question 11

The amount of vitamin D needed in pregnancy can be obtained by consumption of fortified milk and

Accepted Answer

A) low-mercury fish. 
B) exposure to the sun. 
C) tropical fruit juices. 
D) vitamin D supplements. 
A) low-mercury fish. 
B) exposure to the sun. 
C) tropical fruit juices. 
D) vitamin D supplements.

Question 12

Which of the following is a characteristic of neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

A) They occur in about 3,000 pregnancies in the United States each year 
B) They include common disorders such as liver and kidney disease 
C) They can be prevented by supplementation of the pregnant woman's diet with vitamin B12 
D) They can be prevented by supplementation of the pregnant woman's diet with vitamins A and E 
A) They occur in about 3,000 pregnancies in the United States each year 
B) They include common disorders such as liver and kidney disease 
C) They can be prevented by supplementation of the pregnant woman's diet with vitamin B12 
D) They can be prevented by supplementation of the pregnant woman's diet with vitamins A and E

Question 13

Why might a lactating woman need to take an iron supplement?

Accepted Answer

A) To improve the flavor of breast milk 
B) To increase iron content of breast milk 
C) To replace the iron stores she lost during pregnancy 
D) To account for the re-start of menstruation that usually occurs 1-2 months postpartum 
A) To improve the flavor of breast milk 
B) To increase iron content of breast milk 
C) To replace the iron stores she lost during pregnancy 
D) To account for the re-start of menstruation that usually occurs 1-2 months postpartum

Question 14

A craving for non-food substances is known as

Accepted Answer

A) pica. 
B) bulimia. 
C) toxemia. 
D) hyperemesis. 
A) pica. 
B) bulimia. 
C) toxemia. 
D) hyperemesis.

Question 15

The number of extra kcalories per day needed to produce a normal supply of milk during the first six months of lactation is approximately

Accepted Answer

A) 100. 
B) 250. 
C) 500. 
D) 1000. 
A) 100. 
B) 250. 
C) 500. 
D) 1000.

Question 16

Which of the following is a feature of lactation?

Accepted Answer

A) Breast milk protein content may be enhanced by moderate exercise 
B) The volume of breast milk may be increased by drinking plenty of fluid 
C) The iron content of breast milk may be increased by taking iron supplements 
D) Breast milk quantity but not quality is most affected by nutritional inadequacies 
A) Breast milk protein content may be enhanced by moderate exercise 
B) The volume of breast milk may be increased by drinking plenty of fluid 
C) The iron content of breast milk may be increased by taking iron supplements 
D) Breast milk quantity but not quality is most affected by nutritional inadequacies

Question 17

All of the following statements about the critical periods of cell division are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) malnutrition during pregnancy can affect fetal cell division. 
B) malnutrition during critical periods can have irreversible effects. 
C) high-nutrient-density food fed after the critical period can remedy a growth deficit. 
D) whatever nutrients are needed during a critical period must be supplied at that time. 
A) malnutrition during pregnancy can affect fetal cell division. 
B) malnutrition during critical periods can have irreversible effects. 
C) high-nutrient-density food fed after the critical period can remedy a growth deficit. 
D) whatever nutrients are needed during a critical period must be supplied at that time.

Question 18

Which of the following statements reflects current knowledge of food choices in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) A craving for pickles is a strong indicator that the body needs salt 
B) A craving for milk is a strong indicator that the body needs calcium and/or phosphorus 
C) Careful and appropriate selection of foods can meet all nutrient needs for most women 
D) Cravings and aversions to certain foods are probably the result of altered taste and smell sensitivities induced by hormones 
A) A craving for pickles is a strong indicator that the body needs salt 
B) A craving for milk is a strong indicator that the body needs calcium and/or phosphorus 
C) Careful and appropriate selection of foods can meet all nutrient needs for most women 
D) Cravings and aversions to certain foods are probably the result of altered taste and smell sensitivities induced by hormones

Question 19

By what percentage does the folate RDA increase during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 50 
C) 75 
D) 100 
A) 25 
B) 50 
C) 75 
D) 100

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a feature of malnutrition in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) It increases the risk for delivery of a low-birth-weight infant 
B) Around the time of conception,it increases the risk for birth defects 
C) It increases the risk for adverse effects on the child and,if the child is a female,on her children 
D) Around the time of conception,it prevents the uterus from developing fully but spares the placenta 
A) It increases the risk for delivery of a low-birth-weight infant 
B) Around the time of conception,it increases the risk for birth defects 
C) It increases the risk for adverse effects on the child and,if the child is a female,on her children 
D) Around the time of conception,it prevents the uterus from developing fully but spares the placenta

Which of the following is the standard classification for a very-low-birthweight infant?

What connects the umbilical cord to the fetus?

What is macrosomia?

What is the most reliable indicator of an infant's future health status?

What is the risk of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome for a woman who is 40 years old compared with a 20 year old?

The component of weight gain during pregnancy that is similar to the average weight of the infant at birth is the

Which of the following is NOT among the common complications experienced by pregnant obese women?

A feature of heavy caffeine use in human pregnancy is that it may

Which of the following is a feature of the WIC program?

What is the recommended range of weight gain,in lbs,during pregnancy for an underweight woman?

The amount of vitamin D needed in pregnancy can be obtained by consumption of fortified milk and

Which of the following is a characteristic of neural tube defects?

Why might a lactating woman need to take an iron supplement?

A craving for non-food substances is known as

The number of extra kcalories per day needed to produce a normal supply of milk during the first six months of lactation is approximately

Which of the following is a feature of lactation?

All of the following statements about the critical periods of cell division are true EXCEPT

Which of the following statements reflects current knowledge of food choices in pregnancy?

By what percentage does the folate RDA increase during pregnancy?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of malnutrition in pregnancy?

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 is the standard classification for a very-low-birthweight infant?

What connects the umbilical cord to the fetus?

What is macrosomia?

What is the most reliable indicator of an infant's future health status?

What is the risk of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome for a woman who is 40 years old compared with a 20 year old?

The component of weight gain during pregnancy that is similar to the average weight of the infant at birth is the

Which of the following is NOT among the common complications experienced by pregnant obese women?

A feature of heavy caffeine use in human pregnancy is that it may

Which of the following is a feature of the WIC program?

What is the recommended range of weight gain,in lbs,during pregnancy for an underweight woman?

The amount of vitamin D needed in pregnancy can be obtained by consumption of fortified milk and

Which of the following is a characteristic of neural tube defects?

Why might a lactating woman need to take an iron supplement?

A craving for non-food substances is known as

The number of extra kcalories per day needed to produce a normal supply of milk during the first six months of lactation is approximately

Which of the following is a feature of lactation?

All of the following statements about the critical periods of cell division are true EXCEPT

Which of the following statements reflects current knowledge of food choices in pregnancy?

By what percentage does the folate RDA increase during pregnancy?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of malnutrition in pregnancy?

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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