Question 1

Millie's prepregnancy BMI is 18. Her weight gain goal should be ________ pounds for the entire pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  11 to 20 
B)  15 to 25 
C)  25 to 35 
D)  28 to 40 
A)  11 to 20 
B)  15 to 25 
C)  25 to 35 
D)  28 to 40

Question 2

For a woman with a prepregnancy BMI of 22, total pregnancy weight gain should fall within the range of ________ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  11 to 20 
B)  15 to 25 
C)  25 to 35 
D)  28 to 40 
A)  11 to 20 
B)  15 to 25 
C)  25 to 35 
D)  28 to 40

Question 3

Fertility can be impaired by

Accepted Answer

A)  either too little or too much body fat. 
B)  too much body fat. 
C)  too little body fat. 
A)  either too little or too much body fat. 
B)  too much body fat. 
C)  too little body fat.

Question 4

Preterm infants

Accepted Answer

A)  have minimal nutritional problems. 
B)  may have problems sucking and swallowing. 
C)  will almost always die. 
D)  are born with adequate mineral and fat stores. 
A)  have minimal nutritional problems. 
B)  may have problems sucking and swallowing. 
C)  will almost always die. 
D)  are born with adequate mineral and fat stores.

Question 5

Which of the following can prevent or reduce the occurrence of constipation during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Drink about 10 cups of fluids per day. 
B)  Choose plenty of fruits and vegetables. 
C)  Engage in daily physical activity. 
D)  All of these are good strategies to prevent or reduce constipation. 
A)  Drink about 10 cups of fluids per day. 
B)  Choose plenty of fruits and vegetables. 
C)  Engage in daily physical activity. 
D)  All of these are good strategies to prevent or reduce constipation.

Question 6

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Ovum

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 7

The first trimester of pregnancy

Accepted Answer

A)  involves a rapid increase in cell size rather than cell number. 
B)  is the least critical time during fetal development. 
C)  is a time of particular importance to avoid nutritional deficiencies and environmental exposures that could harm the fetus. 
D)  is a time when nutritional deficiencies have little effect on the developing fetus. 
A)  involves a rapid increase in cell size rather than cell number. 
B)  is the least critical time during fetal development. 
C)  is a time of particular importance to avoid nutritional deficiencies and environmental exposures that could harm the fetus. 
D)  is a time when nutritional deficiencies have little effect on the developing fetus.

Question 8

Lack of role models, widespread misinformation, and the fear of social judgment are all

Accepted Answer

A)  legitimate reasons not to breastfeed. 
B)  barriers to breastfeeding. 
C)  concerns of a pregnant mother who is a vegan. 
D)  None of the above. 
A)  legitimate reasons not to breastfeed. 
B)  barriers to breastfeeding. 
C)  concerns of a pregnant mother who is a vegan. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 9

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Preterm

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 10

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Spontaneous abortion

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 11

Choose the minerals that are needed in higher quantities during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron, iodine, and zinc 
B)  Calcium, chloride, and potassium 
C)  Sodium, phosphorus, and fluoride 
D)  There are no minerals that need to be increased during pregnancy, only some vitamins. 
A)  Iron, iodine, and zinc 
B)  Calcium, chloride, and potassium 
C)  Sodium, phosphorus, and fluoride 
D)  There are no minerals that need to be increased during pregnancy, only some vitamins.

Question 12

Avoiding greasy or fried foods, eating saltine crackers or dry cereal before getting out of bed, avoiding large fluid intake in the mornings, and eating smaller, more frequent meals help to control ________ during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  edema 
B)  constipation 
C)  nausea 
D)  gestational diabetes 
A)  edema 
B)  constipation 
C)  nausea 
D)  gestational diabetes

Question 13

Concerning the infant, two major indicators of a successful pregnancy are: (1) gestation period longer than ________ weeks and (2) birth weight greater than ________ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  37; 5.5 
B)  34; 5.5 
C)  40; 7.5 
D)  37; 2.5 
A)  37; 5.5 
B)  34; 5.5 
C)  40; 7.5 
D)  37; 2.5

Question 14

Sue's prepregnancy BMI is 38. Her weight-gain goal should be ________ pounds for the entire pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  11 to 20 
B)  15 to 25 
C)  25 to 35 
D)  28 to 40 
A)  11 to 20 
B)  15 to 25 
C)  25 to 35 
D)  28 to 40

Question 15

To reduce oxidative damage to her eggs, a woman should consume

Accepted Answer

A)  brightly colored fruits and vegetables. 
B)  beta-carotene supplements. 
C)  zinc supplements. 
D)  3 servings per day of dairy foods. 
A)  brightly colored fruits and vegetables. 
B)  beta-carotene supplements. 
C)  zinc supplements. 
D)  3 servings per day of dairy foods.

Question 16

The hormone that triggers "let down" or milk release is

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin. 
B)  prolactin. 
C)  estrogen. 
D)  progesterone. 
A)  oxytocin. 
B)  prolactin. 
C)  estrogen. 
D)  progesterone.

Question 17

Healthy People 2020 includes a goal of increasing by ________ the number of pregnancies that begin with optimal folate status.

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40% 
A)  10% 
B)  20% 
C)  30% 
D)  40%

Question 18

Consumption of non-food items such as laundry starch, ice, and dirt is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperemesis. 
B)  pica. 
C)  pregnancy-induced hypertension. 
D)  eclampsia. 
A)  hyperemesis. 
B)  pica. 
C)  pregnancy-induced hypertension. 
D)  eclampsia.

Question 19

Which of the following is a federal program for reducing infant mortality by providing nutritional support and counseling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
B)  Nutrition Supplement Program (NSP) 
C)  Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WI
C)  
D)  Regional Nutrition Counseling Program (RNCP) 
A)  Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
B)  Nutrition Supplement Program (NSP) 
C)  Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WI
C)  
D)  Regional Nutrition Counseling Program (RNCP)

Question 20

Requirements for ________ increase by 50% during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  folate 
B)  sodium 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  pantothenic acid 
A)  folate 
B)  sodium 
C)  vitamin D 
D)  pantothenic acid

Millie's prepregnancy BMI is 18. Her weight gain goal should be ________ pounds for the entire pregnancy.

For a woman with a prepregnancy BMI of 22, total pregnancy weight gain should fall within the range of ________ pounds.

Fertility can be impaired by

Preterm infants

Which of the following can prevent or reduce the occurrence of constipation during pregnancy?

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Ovum

The first trimester of pregnancy

Lack of role models, widespread misinformation, and the fear of social judgment are all

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Preterm

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Spontaneous abortion

Choose the minerals that are needed in higher quantities during pregnancy.

Avoiding greasy or fried foods, eating saltine crackers or dry cereal before getting out of bed, avoiding large fluid intake in the mornings, and eating smaller, more frequent meals help to control ________ during pregnancy.

Concerning the infant, two major indicators of a successful pregnancy are: (1) gestation period longer than weeks and (2) birth weight greater than pounds.

Sue's prepregnancy BMI is 38. Her weight-gain goal should be ________ pounds for the entire pregnancy.

To reduce oxidative damage to her eggs, a woman should consume

The hormone that triggers "let down" or milk release is

Healthy People 2020 includes a goal of increasing by ________ the number of pregnancies that begin with optimal folate status.

Consumption of non-food items such as laundry starch, ice, and dirt is known as

Which of the following is a federal program for reducing infant mortality by providing nutritional support and counseling?

Requirements for ________ increase by 50% during pregnancy.

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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Exam 14: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Millie's prepregnancy BMI is 18. Her weight gain goal should be ________ pounds for the entire pregnancy.

For a woman with a prepregnancy BMI of 22, total pregnancy weight gain should fall within the range of ________ pounds.

Fertility can be impaired by

Preterm infants

Which of the following can prevent or reduce the occurrence of constipation during pregnancy?

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Ovum

The first trimester of pregnancy

Lack of role models, widespread misinformation, and the fear of social judgment are all

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Preterm

Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Spontaneous abortion

Choose the minerals that are needed in higher quantities during pregnancy.

Avoiding greasy or fried foods, eating saltine crackers or dry cereal before getting out of bed, avoiding large fluid intake in the mornings, and eating smaller, more frequent meals help to control ________ during pregnancy.

Concerning the infant, two major indicators of a successful pregnancy are: (1) gestation period longer than ________ weeks and (2) birth weight greater than ________ pounds.

Sue's prepregnancy BMI is 38. Her weight-gain goal should be ________ pounds for the entire pregnancy.

To reduce oxidative damage to her eggs, a woman should consume

The hormone that triggers "let down" or milk release is

Healthy People 2020 includes a goal of increasing by ________ the number of pregnancies that begin with optimal folate status.

Consumption of non-food items such as laundry starch, ice, and dirt is known as

Which of the following is a federal program for reducing infant mortality by providing nutritional support and counseling?

Requirements for ________ increase by 50% during pregnancy.

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

Filters

Concerning the infant, two major indicators of a successful pregnancy are: (1) gestation period longer than weeks and (2) birth weight greater than pounds.