Question 1

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Prolactin

Accepted Answer

A) A reflex stimulated by infant sucking that causes milk release from the mother's breast ducts 
B) The first fluid secreted by the breast during late pregnancy and the first few days after birth 
C) Saclike structures in the breast that store milk 
D) Hormone released by the posterior pituitary gland to stimulate let-down of milk from storage sites in the breas 
E) Hormone released from the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate milk synthesis 
A) A reflex stimulated by infant sucking that causes milk release from the mother's breast ducts 
B) The first fluid secreted by the breast during late pregnancy and the first few days after birth 
C) Saclike structures in the breast that store milk 
D) Hormone released by the posterior pituitary gland to stimulate let-down of milk from storage sites in the breas 
E) Hormone released from the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate milk synthesis E

Question 2

Breast milk production requires approximately ________ kilocalories per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  200 
B)  400 
C)  800 
D)  1,000 
A)  200 
B)  400 
C)  800 
D)  1,000 C

Question 3

Women suffering from chronic alcoholism produce children with a recognizable pattern of malformations called

Accepted Answer

A)  chronic cirrhosis. 
B)  alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorders. 
C)  cystic fibrosis. 
D)  fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). 
A)  chronic cirrhosis. 
B)  alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorders. 
C)  cystic fibrosis. 
D)  fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). D

Question 4

Avoiding lying down, eating less fat, avoiding spicy foods, and consuming liquid between meals instead of during meals are all helpful in preventing

Accepted Answer

A)  constipation. 
B)  heartburn. 
C)  hemorrhoids. 
D)  gestational diabetes. 
A)  constipation. 
B)  heartburn. 
C)  hemorrhoids. 
D)  gestational diabetes.

Question 5

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Zygote

Accepted Answer

A) Referring to any infant whose birth weight is less than the expected weight corresponding to the duration of gestation 
B) The developing offspring in utero from about the beginning of the third week to the end of the eighth week after conception 
C) Any cessation of pregnancy and expulsion of the embryo or fetus as the result of natural causes 
D) Referring to any infant weighing less than 5.5 pounds at birth 
E) The period of development of the offspring from conception to birth
F)Through this organ, oxygen and nutrients from the mother's blood are transferred to the fetus and fetal wastes are removed
G)Three 13- to 14-week periods into which the normal pregnancy is divided
H)The egg cell from which a fetus eventually develops if the egg is fertilized by a sperm cell
I)The cell resulting from the union of an egg cell and sperm until it divides
J)An infant born before 37 weeks of gestation 
A) Referring to any infant whose birth weight is less than the expected weight corresponding to the duration of gestation 
B) The developing offspring in utero from about the beginning of the third week to the end of the eighth week after conception 
C) Any cessation of pregnancy and expulsion of the embryo or fetus as the result of natural causes 
D) Referring to any infant weighing less than 5.5 pounds at birth 
E) The period of development of the offspring from conception to birth
F)Through this organ, oxygen and nutrients from the mother's blood are transferred to the fetus and fetal wastes are removed
G)Three 13- to 14-week periods into which the normal pregnancy is divided
H)The egg cell from which a fetus eventually develops if the egg is fertilized by a sperm cell
I)The cell resulting from the union of an egg cell and sperm until it divides
J)An infant born before 37 weeks of gestation

Question 6

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends all infants be given ________ IU of vitamin D per day until they are consuming that much from food.

Accepted Answer

A)  400 
B)  200 
C)  600 
D)  800 
A)  400 
B)  200 
C)  600 
D)  800

Question 7

Which of the following is true about lifestyle habits and pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Repeated intake of four or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting is harmful to the fetus. 
B)  It is vital that mothers abstain from NutraSweet because phenylalanine causes problems with fetal brain development. 
C)  Cigarette smoking should be limited to one pack per day. 
D)  The only risk to the baby when a mother uses cocaine is cocaine addiction. 
A)  Repeated intake of four or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting is harmful to the fetus. 
B)  It is vital that mothers abstain from NutraSweet because phenylalanine causes problems with fetal brain development. 
C)  Cigarette smoking should be limited to one pack per day. 
D)  The only risk to the baby when a mother uses cocaine is cocaine addiction.

Question 8

Low iodine status during the first trimester of pregnancy may lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension. 
B)  gestational diabetes. 
C)  edema. 
D)  congenital hypothyroidism. 
A)  hypertension. 
B)  gestational diabetes. 
C)  edema. 
D)  congenital hypothyroidism.

Question 9

Extra kilocalories for pregnancy are needed mostly during which trimester(s)?

Accepted Answer

A)  First 
B)  Second and third 
C)  Second 
D)  First and third 
A)  First 
B)  Second and third 
C)  Second 
D)  First and third

Question 10

The U.S. Public Health Service and the March of Dimes recommend that all women of childbearing age should take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement that contains

Accepted Answer

A)  400 micrograms of folic acid. 
B)  15 milligrams of iron. 
C)  500 milligrams of calcium. 
D)  40 milligrams of zinc. 
A)  400 micrograms of folic acid. 
B)  15 milligrams of iron. 
C)  500 milligrams of calcium. 
D)  40 milligrams of zinc.

Question 11

Rich in immune factors, the milk made by the mother's breast during the first few days after birth is

Accepted Answer

A)  colostrum. 
B)  prolactin. 
C)  foremilk. 
D)  hindmilk. 
A)  colostrum. 
B)  prolactin. 
C)  foremilk. 
D)  hindmilk.

Question 12

Nutrient-dense and bioavailable sources of calcium for a pregnant woman include

Accepted Answer

A)  fruits. 
B)  vegetables. 
C)  legumes. 
D)  low-fat milk and cheese. 
A)  fruits. 
B)  vegetables. 
C)  legumes. 
D)  low-fat milk and cheese.

Question 13

Prenatal dietary supplements containing iron may cause ________ in some women.

Accepted Answer

A)  constipation and nausea. 
B)  brain fog 
C)  high blood sugar 
D)  gastrointestinal bleeding 
A)  constipation and nausea. 
B)  brain fog 
C)  high blood sugar 
D)  gastrointestinal bleeding

Question 14

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Colostrum

Accepted Answer

A) A reflex stimulated by infant sucking that causes milk release from the mother's breast ducts 
B) The first fluid secreted by the breast during late pregnancy and the first few days after birth 
C) Saclike structures in the breast that store milk 
D) Hormone released by the posterior pituitary gland to stimulate let-down of milk from storage sites in the breas 
E) Hormone released from the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate milk synthesis 
A) A reflex stimulated by infant sucking that causes milk release from the mother's breast ducts 
B) The first fluid secreted by the breast during late pregnancy and the first few days after birth 
C) Saclike structures in the breast that store milk 
D) Hormone released by the posterior pituitary gland to stimulate let-down of milk from storage sites in the breas 
E) Hormone released from the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate milk synthesis

Question 15

Advantages of breastfeeding include

Accepted Answer

A)  breastfeeding is associated with fewer ear infections. 
B)  breastfeeding reduces the risk of food allergies. 
C)  breast milk provides antibodies while the infant's immune system is still immature. 
D)  All of these are advantages of breastfeeding. 
A)  breastfeeding is associated with fewer ear infections. 
B)  breastfeeding reduces the risk of food allergies. 
C)  breast milk provides antibodies while the infant's immune system is still immature. 
D)  All of these are advantages of breastfeeding.

Question 16

Obesity during pregnancy is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  high blood pressure. 
B)  diabetes. 
C)  surgical complications. 
D)  All the above. 
A)  high blood pressure. 
B)  diabetes. 
C)  surgical complications. 
D)  All the above.

Question 17

During pregnancy, it is particularly important to make sure to consume adequate

Accepted Answer

A)  saturated fatty acids. 
B)  trans fatty acids. 
C)  cholesterol. 
D)  essential fatty acids. 
A)  saturated fatty acids. 
B)  trans fatty acids. 
C)  cholesterol. 
D)  essential fatty acids.

Question 18

Compared to formula-fed infants, breastfed infants tend to have ________ gastrointestinal infections (e.g., diarrhea).

Accepted Answer

A)  fewer 
B)  more 
C)  the same amount of 
A)  fewer 
B)  more 
C)  the same amount of

Question 19

Obstetricians recommend dietary sodium restrictions to treat preeclampsia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is true about lactation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only about 50 percent of all women can breastfeed. 
B)  The most significant reason why women do not breastfeed is that they cannot produce enough milk. 
C)  Some women cannot breastfeed because they do not have big enough breasts. 
D)  The major reason why women do not breastfeed is lack of information. 
A)  Only about 50 percent of all women can breastfeed. 
B)  The most significant reason why women do not breastfeed is that they cannot produce enough milk. 
C)  Some women cannot breastfeed because they do not have big enough breasts. 
D)  The major reason why women do not breastfeed is lack of information.

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Prolactin

Breast milk production requires approximately ________ kilocalories per day.

Women suffering from chronic alcoholism produce children with a recognizable pattern of malformations called

Avoiding lying down, eating less fat, avoiding spicy foods, and consuming liquid between meals instead of during meals are all helpful in preventing

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Zygote

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends all infants be given ________ IU of vitamin D per day until they are consuming that much from food.

Which of the following is true about lifestyle habits and pregnancy?

Low iodine status during the first trimester of pregnancy may lead to

Extra kilocalories for pregnancy are needed mostly during which trimester(s)?

The U.S. Public Health Service and the March of Dimes recommend that all women of childbearing age should take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement that contains

Rich in immune factors, the milk made by the mother's breast during the first few days after birth is

Nutrient-dense and bioavailable sources of calcium for a pregnant woman include

Prenatal dietary supplements containing iron may cause ________ in some women.

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Colostrum

Advantages of breastfeeding include

Obesity during pregnancy is associated with

During pregnancy, it is particularly important to make sure to consume adequate

Compared to formula-fed infants, breastfed infants tend to have ________ gastrointestinal infections (e.g., diarrhea).

Obstetricians recommend dietary sodium restrictions to treat preeclampsia.

Which of the following is true about lactation?

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Exam 14: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Prolactin

Breast milk production requires approximately ________ kilocalories per day.

Women suffering from chronic alcoholism produce children with a recognizable pattern of malformations called

Avoiding lying down, eating less fat, avoiding spicy foods, and consuming liquid between meals instead of during meals are all helpful in preventing

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Zygote

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends all infants be given ________ IU of vitamin D per day until they are consuming that much from food.

Which of the following is true about lifestyle habits and pregnancy?

Low iodine status during the first trimester of pregnancy may lead to

Extra kilocalories for pregnancy are needed mostly during which trimester(s)?

The U.S. Public Health Service and the March of Dimes recommend that all women of childbearing age should take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement that contains

Rich in immune factors, the milk made by the mother's breast during the first few days after birth is

Nutrient-dense and bioavailable sources of calcium for a pregnant woman include

Prenatal dietary supplements containing iron may cause ________ in some women.

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Colostrum

Advantages of breastfeeding include

Obesity during pregnancy is associated with

During pregnancy, it is particularly important to make sure to consume adequate

Compared to formula-fed infants, breastfed infants tend to have ________ gastrointestinal infections (e.g., diarrhea).

Obstetricians recommend dietary sodium restrictions to treat preeclampsia.

Which of the following is true about lactation?

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Global Nutrition

Protecting Our Food Supply

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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