Question 1

Which of the following nutrients do all pregnant women need in generous amounts to conserve their protein and to provide energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  fats 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  proteins 
D)  vitamins 
A)  fats 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  proteins 
D)  vitamins

Question 2

Approximately how many Calories a day should a mom consume during lactation, if she consumed 1,500 Calories daily before she became pregnant?

Accepted Answer

A)  1,830 calories 
B)  1,950 calories 
C)  2,125 calories 
D)  2,250 calories 
A)  1,830 calories 
B)  1,950 calories 
C)  2,125 calories 
D)  2,250 calories

Question 3

A pregnant woman weighs 56 kilograms and is at an appropriate weight for her height. How much should she ideally weigh at the end of her pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  60-62 kilograms 
B)  63-66 kilograms 
C)  67-72 kilograms 
D)  73-76 kilograms 
A)  60-62 kilograms 
B)  63-66 kilograms 
C)  67-72 kilograms 
D)  73-76 kilograms

Question 4

What is the main factor, during pregnancy, that is responsible for low birthweight babies?

Accepted Answer

A)  alcohol consumption 
B)  poor nutrition 
C)  drug use 
D)  smoking 
A)  alcohol consumption 
B)  poor nutrition 
C)  drug use 
D)  smoking

Question 5

What is the term used to describe the pre-milk substance formed during the first two or three days of lactation?

Accepted Answer

A)  foremilk 
B)  hindmilk 
C)  colostrum 
D)  final milk 
A)  foremilk 
B)  hindmilk 
C)  colostrum 
D)  final milk

Question 6

Which of the following functions is considered the role of the placenta?

Accepted Answer

A)  provides a fluid sac for the fetus to float 
B)  acts as a conduit for nutrients and oxygen 
C)  surrounds and protects the fetus 
D)  creates a muscular organ for infant development 
A)  provides a fluid sac for the fetus to float 
B)  acts as a conduit for nutrients and oxygen 
C)  surrounds and protects the fetus 
D)  creates a muscular organ for infant development

Question 7

A low-birthweight baby is nearly 40 times more likely to die in the first year of life than a normal-weight baby.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following messages would be most effective at reducing the likelihood of a child starting or quitting smoking?

Accepted Answer

A)  "You will experience shortness of breath when playing sports." 
B)  "Your risk for lung cancer will increase as you age." 
C)  "Half of you will die from smoking-related causes." 
D)  "You will eventually need medication to help manage heart disease." 
A)  "You will experience shortness of breath when playing sports." 
B)  "Your risk for lung cancer will increase as you age." 
C)  "Half of you will die from smoking-related causes." 
D)  "You will eventually need medication to help manage heart disease."

Question 9

Approximately how many extra grams of protein per day does a pregnant woman need?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 grams 
B)  30 grams 
C)  35 grams 
D)  40 grams 
A)  25 grams 
B)  30 grams 
C)  35 grams 
D)  40 grams

Question 10

Which of the following recommendations would you suggest to prevent heartburn during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  using over-the-counter heartburn medication 
B)  eating less frequently 
C)  avoiding greasy foods 
D)  lying down after eating 
A)  using over-the-counter heartburn medication 
B)  eating less frequently 
C)  avoiding greasy foods 
D)  lying down after eating

Question 11

At what age is it desirable to begin feeding iron-fortified cereals to an infant?

Accepted Answer

A)  three months 
B)  six months 
C)  nine months 
D)  twelve months 
A)  three months 
B)  six months 
C)  nine months 
D)  twelve months

Question 12

Which of the following nutrients is associated with a reduced risk of neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

A)  zinc 
B)  vitamin B12 
C)  vitamin B6 
D)  folate 
A)  zinc 
B)  vitamin B12 
C)  vitamin B6 
D)  folate

Question 13

Most babies are born with enough of what nutrient in their livers to last about half a year?

Accepted Answer

A)  fluoride 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  iron 
D)  calcium 
A)  fluoride 
B)  vitamin D 
C)  iron 
D)  calcium

Question 14

Which of the following foods contains vitamin B12?

Accepted Answer

A)  eggs 
B)  spinach 
C)  legumes 
D)  whole-grain bread 
A)  eggs 
B)  spinach 
C)  legumes 
D)  whole-grain bread

Question 15

What can cause a woman to crave non-nutritious substances during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  a nutrient-poor diet 
B)  maternal hormones 
C)  an adaptive behaviour 
D)  bulimia nervosa 
A)  a nutrient-poor diet 
B)  maternal hormones 
C)  an adaptive behaviour 
D)  bulimia nervosa

Question 16

A pregnant woman should strive to meet her Dietary Reference Intake DRI) for which of the following minerals by increasing her intakes of milk, cheese, yogurt, and other foods rich in this mineral?

Accepted Answer

A)  iodine 
B)  calcium 
C)  sodium 
D)  potassium 
A)  iodine 
B)  calcium 
C)  sodium 
D)  potassium

Question 17

At what stage is the fetus's heart and brain well developed?

Accepted Answer

A)  at 8 weeks 
B)  at 12 weeks 
C)  at 14 weeks 
D)  at 16 weeks 
A)  at 8 weeks 
B)  at 12 weeks 
C)  at 14 weeks 
D)  at 16 weeks

Question 18

When do breastfed infants need an additional iron source?

Accepted Answer

A)  right after birth 
B)  after being weaned from breast milk 
C)  at three months 
D)  at about six months 
A)  right after birth 
B)  after being weaned from breast milk 
C)  at three months 
D)  at about six months

Question 19

Which of the baby's organs is affected by early malnutrition in the mother?

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys 
B)  brain 
C)  stomach 
D)  lungs 
A)  kidneys 
B)  brain 
C)  stomach 
D)  lungs

Question 20

According to one estimate, in overweight children, the risk of obesity increases by what percentage with each sugary drink consumed daily?

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  30% 
C)  45% 
D)  60% 
A)  25% 
B)  30% 
C)  45% 
D)  60%

Which of the following nutrients do all pregnant women need in generous amounts to conserve their protein and to provide energy?

Approximately how many Calories a day should a mom consume during lactation, if she consumed 1,500 Calories daily before she became pregnant?

A pregnant woman weighs 56 kilograms and is at an appropriate weight for her height. How much should she ideally weigh at the end of her pregnancy?

What is the main factor, during pregnancy, that is responsible for low birthweight babies?

What is the term used to describe the pre-milk substance formed during the first two or three days of lactation?

Which of the following functions is considered the role of the placenta?

A low-birthweight baby is nearly 40 times more likely to die in the first year of life than a normal-weight baby.

Which of the following messages would be most effective at reducing the likelihood of a child starting or quitting smoking?

Approximately how many extra grams of protein per day does a pregnant woman need?

Which of the following recommendations would you suggest to prevent heartburn during pregnancy?

At what age is it desirable to begin feeding iron-fortified cereals to an infant?

Which of the following nutrients is associated with a reduced risk of neural tube defects?

Most babies are born with enough of what nutrient in their livers to last about half a year?

Which of the following foods contains vitamin B₁₂?

What can cause a woman to crave non-nutritious substances during pregnancy?

A pregnant woman should strive to meet her Dietary Reference Intake DRI) for which of the following minerals by increasing her intakes of milk, cheese, yogurt, and other foods rich in this mineral?

At what stage is the fetus's heart and brain well developed?

When do breastfed infants need an additional iron source?

Which of the baby's organs is affected by early malnutrition in the mother?

According to one estimate, in overweight children, the risk of obesity increases by what percentage with each sugary drink consumed daily?

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Which of the following nutrients do all pregnant women need in generous amounts to conserve their protein and to provide energy?

Approximately how many Calories a day should a mom consume during lactation, if she consumed 1,500 Calories daily before she became pregnant?

A pregnant woman weighs 56 kilograms and is at an appropriate weight for her height. How much should she ideally weigh at the end of her pregnancy?

What is the main factor, during pregnancy, that is responsible for low birthweight babies?

What is the term used to describe the pre-milk substance formed during the first two or three days of lactation?

Which of the following functions is considered the role of the placenta?

A low-birthweight baby is nearly 40 times more likely to die in the first year of life than a normal-weight baby.

Which of the following messages would be most effective at reducing the likelihood of a child starting or quitting smoking?

Approximately how many extra grams of protein per day does a pregnant woman need?

Which of the following recommendations would you suggest to prevent heartburn during pregnancy?

At what age is it desirable to begin feeding iron-fortified cereals to an infant?

Which of the following nutrients is associated with a reduced risk of neural tube defects?

Most babies are born with enough of what nutrient in their livers to last about half a year?

Which of the following foods contains vitamin B12?

What can cause a woman to crave non-nutritious substances during pregnancy?

A pregnant woman should strive to meet her Dietary Reference Intake DRI) for which of the following minerals by increasing her intakes of milk, cheese, yogurt, and other foods rich in this mineral?

At what stage is the fetus's heart and brain well developed?

When do breastfed infants need an additional iron source?

Which of the baby's organs is affected by early malnutrition in the mother?

According to one estimate, in overweight children, the risk of obesity increases by what percentage with each sugary drink consumed daily?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fibre

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters

Which of the following foods contains vitamin B₁₂?