Question 1

The release of prolactin stimulates the milk let- down response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following types of fish should not be eaten by a pregnant or nursing woman?

Accepted Answer

A)  catfish 
B)  salmon 
C)  swordfish 
D)  shrimp 
A)  catfish 
B)  salmon 
C)  swordfish 
D)  shrimp

Question 3

Discuss the feeding recommendations for the first year of a baby's life.

Accepted Answer

Provide breast milk or iron- fortified f

Question 4

Which of the following substances causes milk to be released from the breast?

Accepted Answer

A)  colostrum 
B)  oxytocin 
C)  prolactin 
D)  lactoferrin 
A)  colostrum 
B)  oxytocin 
C)  prolactin 
D)  lactoferrin

Question 5

A developing baby that is older than 8 weeks post- conception is called a

Accepted Answer

A)  preembryo. 
B)  blastocyst. 
C)  fetus. 
D)  zygote. 
A)  preembryo. 
B)  blastocyst. 
C)  fetus. 
D)  zygote.

Question 6

In addition to iron, which of the following minerals should a pregnant woman also take to prevent a deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamins A and K 
B)  sodium and potassium 
C)  zinc and copper 
D)  chloride and vitamin C 
A)  vitamins A and K 
B)  sodium and potassium 
C)  zinc and copper 
D)  chloride and vitamin C

Question 7

List some lifestyle adjustments a woman can make to improve her chances of conceiving a healthy baby.

Accepted Answer

Among the actions that are beneficial ar

Question 8

The moment of contraception marks the beginning of the first trimester.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A healthy lifestyle of parents- to- be before conception is essential to the health of the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Food allergy and food intolerance are two terms for the same condition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

During the second trimester, pregnant women are advised to increase their daily caloric intake by about 500 calories over their pre- pregnancy daily intake.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

While a woman is breast- feeding she cannot get pregnant again.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An organ of common tissue between a mother and a growing embryo is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  umbilical cord. 
B)  placenta. 
C)  uterus. 
D)  amniotic sac. 
A)  umbilical cord. 
B)  placenta. 
C)  uterus. 
D)  amniotic sac.

Question 14

Pregnant women should avoid all of the following foods except

Accepted Answer

A)  raw sprouts. 
B)  unpasteurized soft cheeses. 
C)  high- fiber foods. 
D)  sushi and sashimi. 
A)  raw sprouts. 
B)  unpasteurized soft cheeses. 
C)  high- fiber foods. 
D)  sushi and sashimi.

Question 15

A woman with one risk factor for gestational diabetes (an average level of risk) should be tested for it

Accepted Answer

A)  at any time that is convenient. 
B)  during the first trimester. 
C)  before she is pregnant. 
D)  between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy. 
A)  at any time that is convenient. 
B)  during the first trimester. 
C)  before she is pregnant. 
D)  between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy.

Question 16

How much alcohol is considered safe for a pregnant woman to consume per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  none 
B)  6 oz 
C)  8 oz 
D)  4 oz 
A)  none 
B)  6 oz 
C)  8 oz 
D)  4 oz

Question 17

The recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a woman with a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is

Accepted Answer

A)  15 to 25 pounds. 
B)  at least 15 pounds. 
C)  28 to 40 pounds. 
D)  25 to 35 pounds. 
A)  15 to 25 pounds. 
B)  at least 15 pounds. 
C)  28 to 40 pounds. 
D)  25 to 35 pounds.

Question 18

During the first two weeks following conception, a fertilized egg is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a zygote. 
B)  a fetus. 
C)  the placenta. 
D)  an embryo. 
A)  a zygote. 
B)  a fetus. 
C)  the placenta. 
D)  an embryo.

Question 19

Reactions to a food allergy can include

Accepted Answer

A)  diarrhea. 
B)  vomiting. 
C)  hives. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  diarrhea. 
B)  vomiting. 
C)  hives. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 20

Which of the following characteristics is not a sign that an infant is ready to eat solid foods?

Accepted Answer

A)  can sit with support 
B)  has retained the tongue- thrust reflex 
C)  demonstrates sufficient skill in swallowing 
D)  can turn his/her head to indicate fullness 
A)  can sit with support 
B)  has retained the tongue- thrust reflex 
C)  demonstrates sufficient skill in swallowing 
D)  can turn his/her head to indicate fullness

The release of prolactin stimulates the milk let- down response.

Which of the following types of fish should not be eaten by a pregnant or nursing woman?

Discuss the feeding recommendations for the first year of a baby's life.

Which of the following substances causes milk to be released from the breast?

A developing baby that is older than 8 weeks post- conception is called a

In addition to iron, which of the following minerals should a pregnant woman also take to prevent a deficiency?

List some lifestyle adjustments a woman can make to improve her chances of conceiving a healthy baby.

The moment of contraception marks the beginning of the first trimester.

A healthy lifestyle of parents- to- be before conception is essential to the health of the fetus.

Food allergy and food intolerance are two terms for the same condition.

During the second trimester, pregnant women are advised to increase their daily caloric intake by about 500 calories over their pre- pregnancy daily intake.

While a woman is breast- feeding she cannot get pregnant again.

An organ of common tissue between a mother and a growing embryo is called the

Pregnant women should avoid all of the following foods except

A woman with one risk factor for gestational diabetes (an average level of risk) should be tested for it

How much alcohol is considered safe for a pregnant woman to consume per day?

The recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a woman with a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is

During the first two weeks following conception, a fertilized egg is called

Reactions to a food allergy can include

Which of the following characteristics is not a sign that an infant is ready to eat solid foods?

What Is Nutrition

Tools for Healthy Eating

The Basics of Digestion

Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fiber

Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition and Fitness

Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through the Later Years

Hunger at Home and Abroad

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Exam 14: Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy Through Infancy

The release of prolactin stimulates the milk let- down response.

Which of the following types of fish should not be eaten by a pregnant or nursing woman?

Discuss the feeding recommendations for the first year of a baby's life.

Which of the following substances causes milk to be released from the breast?

A developing baby that is older than 8 weeks post- conception is called a

In addition to iron, which of the following minerals should a pregnant woman also take to prevent a deficiency?

List some lifestyle adjustments a woman can make to improve her chances of conceiving a healthy baby.

The moment of contraception marks the beginning of the first trimester.

A healthy lifestyle of parents- to- be before conception is essential to the health of the fetus.

Food allergy and food intolerance are two terms for the same condition.

During the second trimester, pregnant women are advised to increase their daily caloric intake by about 500 calories over their pre- pregnancy daily intake.

While a woman is breast- feeding she cannot get pregnant again.

An organ of common tissue between a mother and a growing embryo is called the

Pregnant women should avoid all of the following foods except

A woman with one risk factor for gestational diabetes (an average level of risk) should be tested for it

How much alcohol is considered safe for a pregnant woman to consume per day?

The recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a woman with a BMI of 18.5 to 24.9 is

During the first two weeks following conception, a fertilized egg is called

Reactions to a food allergy can include

Which of the following characteristics is not a sign that an infant is ready to eat solid foods?

What Is Nutrition

Tools for Healthy Eating

The Basics of Digestion

Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fiber

Fats, Oils, and Other Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Minerals and Water

Alcohol

Weight Management and Energy Balance

Nutrition and Fitness

Consumerism and Sustainability: From Farm to Table

Food Safety and Technology

Life Cycle Nutrition: Toddlers Through the Later Years

Hunger at Home and Abroad

Filters