Question 1

The duration of pregnancy normally is ________ weeks.

Accepted Answer

A)  30 to 34 
B)  32 to 36 
C)  35 to 39 
D)  38 to 42 
A)  30 to 34 
B)  32 to 36 
C)  35 to 39 
D)  38 to 42

Question 2

An infant born at 38 weeks of gestation and weighing 5 pounds is

Accepted Answer

A)  LBW and SGA. 
B)  preterm and LBW. 
C)  preterm and SGA. 
D)  LBW. 
A)  LBW and SGA. 
B)  preterm and LBW. 
C)  preterm and SGA. 
D)  LBW.

Question 3

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Trimesters

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 4

The RDA for protein increases by an additional ________ grams per day during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  15 
C)  25 
D)  35 
A)  5 
B)  15 
C)  25 
D)  35

Question 5

During pregnancy, symptoms such as high blood pressure, excess protein in the urine, edema, changes in blood clotting, and seizures are associated with a condition called

Accepted Answer

A)  essential hypertension. 
B)  eclampsia. 
C)  preeclampsia. 
D)  secondary hypertension. 
A)  essential hypertension. 
B)  eclampsia. 
C)  preeclampsia. 
D)  secondary hypertension.

Question 6

Choose the statements that are true about folate and pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Folate deficiency in pregnancy is associated with birth defects such as spina bifida. 
B)  The RDA for folate increases by 50 percent. 
C)  Fortified breakfast cereal is a nutrient-dense source of folate for pregnant women. 
D)  All of these statements are correct. 
A)  Folate deficiency in pregnancy is associated with birth defects such as spina bifida. 
B)  The RDA for folate increases by 50 percent. 
C)  Fortified breakfast cereal is a nutrient-dense source of folate for pregnant women. 
D)  All of these statements are correct.

Question 7

During pregnancy, a woman should follow MyPlate's Daily Food Plan, which includes ________ each day.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 to 2 cups of calcium-rich foods from the milk and cheese group 
B)  2 ounce-equivalents from the protein group 
C)  3 cups of calcium-rich foods from the milk and cheese group 
D)  4 ounce-equivalents from the grain group 
A)  1 to 2 cups of calcium-rich foods from the milk and cheese group 
B)  2 ounce-equivalents from the protein group 
C)  3 cups of calcium-rich foods from the milk and cheese group 
D)  4 ounce-equivalents from the grain group

Question 8

Barb wants to make sure she gets adequate folate during her pregnancy. She should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drink more milk. 
B)  Eat more ready-to-eat breakfast cereals. 
C)  Eat more meat. 
D)  Eat more oysters. 
A)  Drink more milk. 
B)  Eat more ready-to-eat breakfast cereals. 
C)  Eat more meat. 
D)  Eat more oysters.

Question 9

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Oxytocin

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 10

Adequate folate intake for neural tube development is especially important in the ________ trimester.

Accepted Answer

A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third

Question 11

From the beginning to the end of each feeding, the ________ content of human milk increases.

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate 
B)  fat 
C)  mineral 
D)  protein 
A)  carbohydrate 
B)  fat 
C)  mineral 
D)  protein

Question 12

During the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, an average of ________ extra kilocalories per day are needed.

Accepted Answer

A)  150 to 250 
B)  250 to 350 
C)  350 to 450 
D)  450 to 550 
A)  150 to 250 
B)  250 to 350 
C)  350 to 450 
D)  450 to 550

Question 13

Choose the activity to avoid during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  SCUBA diving 
B)  Water aerobics 
C)  Riding a stationary bike 
D)  Brisk walking 
A)  SCUBA diving 
B)  Water aerobics 
C)  Riding a stationary bike 
D)  Brisk walking

Question 14

What is true about dietary supplements during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overdoses of vitamin B-12 could cause birth defects. 
B)  Vitamin A supplements are usually necessary to meet increased needs during pregnancy. 
C)  Research evidence supports routine supplementation with iron and folic acid. 
D)  It is better to take amino acid supplements than to increase the intake of protein foods. 
A)  Overdoses of vitamin B-12 could cause birth defects. 
B)  Vitamin A supplements are usually necessary to meet increased needs during pregnancy. 
C)  Research evidence supports routine supplementation with iron and folic acid. 
D)  It is better to take amino acid supplements than to increase the intake of protein foods.

Question 15

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Lobules

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 16

For most pregnancies, women need to consume supplemental

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium. 
B)  vitamin D. 
C)  zinc. 
D)  iron. 
A)  calcium. 
B)  vitamin D. 
C)  zinc. 
D)  iron.

Question 17

Patricia's physician tells her she needs more folate in her diet during pregnancy. She should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drink orange juice. 
B)  Eat beef. 
C)  Eat more cheese. 
D)  Eat more fish. 
A)  Drink orange juice. 
B)  Eat beef. 
C)  Eat more cheese. 
D)  Eat more fish.

Question 18

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Gestation

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 19

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Let-down reflex

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 20

Which of the following statements is true regarding infant feeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of a child's life. 
B)  Because of its immunological benefits, infant formula is preferred over breast milk. 
C)  Working mothers should avoid breastfeeding. 
D)  Cows' milk can be introduced safely when the child is 3 months old. 
A)  The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of a child's life. 
B)  Because of its immunological benefits, infant formula is preferred over breast milk. 
C)  Working mothers should avoid breastfeeding. 
D)  Cows' milk can be introduced safely when the child is 3 months old.

The duration of pregnancy normally is ________ weeks.

An infant born at 38 weeks of gestation and weighing 5 pounds is

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Trimesters

The RDA for protein increases by an additional ________ grams per day during pregnancy.

During pregnancy, symptoms such as high blood pressure, excess protein in the urine, edema, changes in blood clotting, and seizures are associated with a condition called

Choose the statements that are true about folate and pregnancy.

During pregnancy, a woman should follow MyPlate's Daily Food Plan, which includes ________ each day.

Barb wants to make sure she gets adequate folate during her pregnancy. She should do which of the following?

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Oxytocin

Adequate folate intake for neural tube development is especially important in the ________ trimester.

From the beginning to the end of each feeding, the ________ content of human milk increases.

During the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, an average of ________ extra kilocalories per day are needed.

Choose the activity to avoid during pregnancy.

What is true about dietary supplements during pregnancy?

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Lobules

For most pregnancies, women need to consume supplemental

Patricia's physician tells her she needs more folate in her diet during pregnancy. She should do which of the following?

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Gestation

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Let-down reflex

Which of the following statements is true regarding infant feeding?

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Exam 14: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

The duration of pregnancy normally is ________ weeks.

An infant born at 38 weeks of gestation and weighing 5 pounds is

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Trimesters

The RDA for protein increases by an additional ________ grams per day during pregnancy.

During pregnancy, symptoms such as high blood pressure, excess protein in the urine, edema, changes in blood clotting, and seizures are associated with a condition called

Choose the statements that are true about folate and pregnancy.

During pregnancy, a woman should follow MyPlate's Daily Food Plan, which includes ________ each day.

Barb wants to make sure she gets adequate folate during her pregnancy. She should do which of the following?

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Oxytocin

Adequate folate intake for neural tube development is especially important in the ________ trimester.

From the beginning to the end of each feeding, the ________ content of human milk increases.

During the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, an average of ________ extra kilocalories per day are needed.

Choose the activity to avoid during pregnancy.

What is true about dietary supplements during pregnancy?

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Lobules

For most pregnancies, women need to consume supplemental

Patricia's physician tells her she needs more folate in her diet during pregnancy. She should do which of the following?

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Gestation

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Let-down reflex

Which of the following statements is true regarding infant feeding?

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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