Question 1

In obese pregnant women,the risk for neural tube defects in the infant is believed to result from

Accepted Answer

A) insufficient exercise. 
B) poor glycemic control. 
C) insufficient folate intake. 
D) higher prevalence of cesarean section. 
A) insufficient exercise. 
B) poor glycemic control. 
C) insufficient folate intake. 
D) higher prevalence of cesarean section.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following is a feature of heavy metal intake and pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Mercury,but not lead,can easily cross the placenta 
B) Lead and mercury both damage the fetal nervous system 
C) Pregnant women are advised to limit consumption of shark and swordfish to no more than once per week 
D) Pregnant women are advised to avoid shellfish around the critical period of brain development but may resume normal intake thereafter 
A) Mercury,but not lead,can easily cross the placenta 
B) Lead and mercury both damage the fetal nervous system 
C) Pregnant women are advised to limit consumption of shark and swordfish to no more than once per week 
D) Pregnant women are advised to avoid shellfish around the critical period of brain development but may resume normal intake thereafter

Question 4

A positive relationship exists between sudden infant death syndrome and which of the following behaviors during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Lack of exercise 
B) High fish intake 
C) Cigarette smoking 
D) Vitamin C supplements 
A) Lack of exercise 
B) High fish intake 
C) Cigarette smoking 
D) Vitamin C supplements

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a common relationship between the use of tobacco products and complications of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage 
B) Chewing tobacco during pregnancy is unsafe 
C) Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome 
D) Taking zinc supplements prevents the development of pregnancy-induced hypertension in smokers 
A) Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage 
B) Chewing tobacco during pregnancy is unsafe 
C) Smoking during pregnancy increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome 
D) Taking zinc supplements prevents the development of pregnancy-induced hypertension in smokers

Question 6

The neural tube develops into the

Accepted Answer

A) umbilical cord. 
B) liver and pancreas. 
C) gastrointestinal tract. 
D) brain and spinal cord. 
A) umbilical cord. 
B) liver and pancreas. 
C) gastrointestinal tract. 
D) brain and spinal cord.

Question 7

Which of the following is one of the recommendations to treat pregnancy-associated heartburn?

Accepted Answer

A) Eat many small meals 
B) Drink fluids only with meals 
C) Exercise within 30 minutes after eating 
D) Lie down within 15 minutes after eating 
A) Eat many small meals 
B) Drink fluids only with meals 
C) Exercise within 30 minutes after eating 
D) Lie down within 15 minutes after eating

Question 8

Which of the following is a characteristic of calcium nutrition in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium intakes usually meet the recommendations 
B) The RDA for calcium is the same as before pregnancy 
C) Calcium absorption efficiency is the same as before pregnancy 
D) Calcification of the fetal skeleton begins during the 14th week of pregnancy 
A) Calcium intakes usually meet the recommendations 
B) The RDA for calcium is the same as before pregnancy 
C) Calcium absorption efficiency is the same as before pregnancy 
D) Calcification of the fetal skeleton begins during the 14th week of pregnancy

Question 9

A newly fertilized egg is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) fetus. 
B) ovum. 
C) zygote. 
D) embryo. 
A) fetus. 
B) ovum. 
C) zygote. 
D) embryo.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT among the risks from malnutrition in women or men before conception?

Accepted Answer

A) It usually results in macrosomia 
B) It may lead to cessation of menstruation 
C) It may result in a poorly developed placenta 
D) It results in more complications during pregnancy in both overweight and underweight women 
A) It usually results in macrosomia 
B) It may lead to cessation of menstruation 
C) It may result in a poorly developed placenta 
D) It results in more complications during pregnancy in both overweight and underweight women

Question 11

Brenda is in her 26th week of gestation and has a family history of diabetes.Her pre-pregnancy BMI was 26,and she has gained 35 lb.If she does not make appropriate dietary changes,she is at high risk for developing

Accepted Answer

A) preeclampsia. 
B) gestational diabetes. 
C) preexisting diabetes. 
D) preexisting hypertension. 
A) preeclampsia. 
B) gestational diabetes. 
C) preexisting diabetes. 
D) preexisting hypertension.

In obese pregnant women,the risk for neural tube defects in the infant is believed to result from

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

Which of the following is a feature of heavy metal intake and pregnancy?

A positive relationship exists between sudden infant death syndrome and which of the following behaviors during pregnancy?

Which of the following is NOT a common relationship between the use of tobacco products and complications of pregnancy?

The neural tube develops into the

Which of the following is one of the recommendations to treat pregnancy-associated heartburn?

Which of the following is a characteristic of calcium nutrition in pregnancy?

A newly fertilized egg is known as a(n)

Which of the following is NOT among the risks from malnutrition in women or men before conception?

Brenda is in her 26th week of gestation and has a family history of diabetes.Her pre-pregnancy BMI was 26,and she has gained 35 lb.If she does not make appropriate dietary changes,she is at high risk for developing

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The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

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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

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Exam 15: Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

In obese pregnant women,the risk for neural tube defects in the infant is believed to result from

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

Which of the following is a feature of heavy metal intake and pregnancy?

A positive relationship exists between sudden infant death syndrome and which of the following behaviors during pregnancy?

Which of the following is NOT a common relationship between the use of tobacco products and complications of pregnancy?

The neural tube develops into the

Which of the following is one of the recommendations to treat pregnancy-associated heartburn?

Which of the following is a characteristic of calcium nutrition in pregnancy?

A newly fertilized egg is known as a(n)

Which of the following is NOT among the risks from malnutrition in women or men before conception?

Brenda is in her 26th week of gestation and has a family history of diabetes.Her pre-pregnancy BMI was 26,and she has gained 35 lb.If she does not make appropriate dietary changes,she is at high risk for developing

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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