Question 1

What is the minimum recommended weight gain for the obese pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

A) 11 lbs 
B) 18 lbs 
C) 25 lbs 
D) 35 lbs 
A) 11 lbs 
B) 18 lbs 
C) 25 lbs 
D) 35 lbs

Question 2

For the normal-weight woman who becomes pregnant, what is the ideal weekly weight gain from the start of the second trimester and onward?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 lb 
B) 2 lbs 
C) 3 lbs 
D) 4 lbs 
A) 1 lb 
B) 2 lbs 
C) 3 lbs 
D) 4 lbs

Question 3

The component of weight gain during pregnancy that is similar to the average weight of the infant at birth is the

Accepted Answer

A) placenta. 
B) amniotic sac fluid. 
C) maternal fat stores. 
D) uterus and supporting muscles. 
A) placenta. 
B) amniotic sac fluid. 
C) maternal fat stores. 
D) uterus and supporting muscles.

Question 4

In the United States, what is the minimum daily amount of protein that should be consumed by a 135-pound woman during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) 49 g 
B) 74 g 
C) 108 g 
D) 135 g 
A) 49 g 
B) 74 g 
C) 108 g 
D) 135 g

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of body weight changes associated with pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight gain is generally steady throughout pregnancy for normal-weight women 
B) Most women are unable to lose all of the weight that was gained during pregnancy 
C) Sudden, large weight gain in pregnancy may signal the development of hypotension 
D) Overweight pregnant women should gain as much weight as underweight pregnant women 
A) Weight gain is generally steady throughout pregnancy for normal-weight women 
B) Most women are unable to lose all of the weight that was gained during pregnancy 
C) Sudden, large weight gain in pregnancy may signal the development of hypotension 
D) Overweight pregnant women should gain as much weight as underweight pregnant women

Question 6

Which of the following nutrients taken as a prenatal supplement has been found to be associated with a lower incidence of neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Folate 
C) Calcium 
D) Cobalamin 
A) Iron 
B) Folate 
C) Calcium 
D) Cobalamin

Question 7

The process by which maternal nutrient intake affects the child's development of diseases later in life is known as

Accepted Answer

A) retrogenetics. 
B) reverse genetics. 
C) fetal programming. 
D) postpartum degenerative expression. 
A) retrogenetics. 
B) reverse genetics. 
C) fetal programming. 
D) postpartum degenerative expression.

Question 8

Which of the following statements reflects current knowledge of food choices in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) A craving for pickles is a strong indicator that the body needs salt 
B) A craving for milk is a strong indicator that the body needs calcium and/or phosphorus 
C) Careful and appropriate selection of foods can meet all nutrient needs for most women 
D) Cravings and aversions to certain foods are probably the result of altered taste and smell sensitivities induced by hormones 
A) A craving for pickles is a strong indicator that the body needs salt 
B) A craving for milk is a strong indicator that the body needs calcium and/or phosphorus 
C) Careful and appropriate selection of foods can meet all nutrient needs for most women 
D) Cravings and aversions to certain foods are probably the result of altered taste and smell sensitivities induced by hormones

Question 9

What connects the umbilical cord to the fetus?

Accepted Answer

A) Uterus 
B) Placenta 
C) Caesareas 
D) Belly button 
A) Uterus 
B) Placenta 
C) Caesareas 
D) Belly button

Question 10

What is the most reliable indicator of an infant's future health status?

Accepted Answer

A) Infant's birthweight 
B) Mother's weight before pregnancy 
C) Mother's weight gain during pregnancy 
D) Mother's nutrition status prior to pregnancy 
A) Infant's birthweight 
B) Mother's weight before pregnancy 
C) Mother's weight gain during pregnancy 
D) Mother's nutrition status prior to pregnancy

Question 11

What is the recommended range of weight gain, in lbs, during pregnancy for a normal-weight woman?

Accepted Answer

A) 10-18 
B) 19-24 
C) 25-35 
D) 38-44 
A) 10-18 
B) 19-24 
C) 25-35 
D) 38-44

Question 12

Which of the following is a characteristic associated with adolescent pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) The recommended weight gain is approximately 35 lbs 
B) The incidence of stillbirths and preterm births is 5-10% lower compared with adult women 
C) The incidence of pregnancy-induced hypertension is 5-10% lower compared with older women 
D) The time in labor is usually shorter than for older women because there are fewer overweight teenagers 
A) The recommended weight gain is approximately 35 lbs 
B) The incidence of stillbirths and preterm births is 5-10% lower compared with adult women 
C) The incidence of pregnancy-induced hypertension is 5-10% lower compared with older women 
D) The time in labor is usually shorter than for older women because there are fewer overweight teenagers

Question 13

In what period of pregnancy would most damage from alcohol consumption occur?

Accepted Answer

A) Before conception 
B) First trimester 
C) Second trimester 
D) Third trimester 
A) Before conception 
B) First trimester 
C) Second trimester 
D) Third trimester

Question 14

The amount of vitamin D recommended in pregnancy can be obtained by consumption of fortified milk and

Accepted Answer

A) low-mercury fish. 
B) exposure to the sun. 
C) tropical fruit juices. 
D) vitamin D supplements. 
A) low-mercury fish. 
B) exposure to the sun. 
C) tropical fruit juices. 
D) vitamin D supplements.

Question 15

Which of the following is a characteristic of maternal nutrition and the development of abnormal metabolism?

Accepted Answer

A) Malnutrition during pregnancy leads to macrosomia and GI disturbances in the offspring 
B) Insufficient nutrient intake during pregnancy promotes hypertrophy of the kidneys and hypotension in adulthood 
C) Nutrition during pregnancy is the chief determinant of pancreatic beta cell growth and the risk for type 2 diabetes of the offspring 
D) Malnutrition during pregnancy programs the fetus to modify the genetic composition of the placenta and thereby alter nutrient delivery through the umbilical cord 
A) Malnutrition during pregnancy leads to macrosomia and GI disturbances in the offspring 
B) Insufficient nutrient intake during pregnancy promotes hypertrophy of the kidneys and hypotension in adulthood 
C) Nutrition during pregnancy is the chief determinant of pancreatic beta cell growth and the risk for type 2 diabetes of the offspring 
D) Malnutrition during pregnancy programs the fetus to modify the genetic composition of the placenta and thereby alter nutrient delivery through the umbilical cord

Question 16

Which of the following describes an infant born during the 43rd week of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Term 
B) Preterm 
C) Post term 
D) Caesarean 
A) Term 
B) Preterm 
C) Post term 
D) Caesarean

Question 17

Which of the following is not a feature of children born with alcohol-related complications?

Accepted Answer

A) The children often go undiagnosed 
B) The children often show growth retardation 
C) Few of the children show problem behaviors 
D) All children born with these complications show marked outward signs 
A) The children often go undiagnosed 
B) The children often show growth retardation 
C) Few of the children show problem behaviors 
D) All children born with these complications show marked outward signs

Question 18

During development of the fetus, what organ(s) is/are the first to develop?

Accepted Answer

A) Heart and lungs 
B) Liver and kidneys 
C) Gastrointestinal tract 
D) Central nervous system and brain 
A) Heart and lungs 
B) Liver and kidneys 
C) Gastrointestinal tract 
D) Central nervous system and brain

Question 19

All of the following are normal body responses to pregnancy except

Accepted Answer

A) breast size increases. 
B) blood volume increases. 
C) body water level decreases. 
D) joint flexibility increases. 
A) breast size increases. 
B) blood volume increases. 
C) body water level decreases. 
D) joint flexibility increases.

Question 20

Which of the following describes the findings from studies of lactating women who exercised intensely compared with sedentary lactating women?

Accepted Answer

A) They had similar energy intakes 
B) Their milk was more nutrient-dense 
C) They had a slightly greater amount of body fat 
D) Their milk contained more lactate, which altered the milk's taste 
A) They had similar energy intakes 
B) Their milk was more nutrient-dense 
C) They had a slightly greater amount of body fat 
D) Their milk contained more lactate, which altered the milk's taste

Exam 14: Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

What is the minimum recommended weight gain for the obese pregnant woman?

For the normal-weight woman who becomes pregnant, what is the ideal weekly weight gain from the start of the second trimester and onward?

The component of weight gain during pregnancy that is similar to the average weight of the infant at birth is the

In the United States, what is the minimum daily amount of protein that should be consumed by a 135-pound woman during pregnancy?

Which of the following is a characteristic of body weight changes associated with pregnancy?

Which of the following nutrients taken as a prenatal supplement has been found to be associated with a lower incidence of neural tube defects?

The process by which maternal nutrient intake affects the child's development of diseases later in life is known as

Which of the following statements reflects current knowledge of food choices in pregnancy?

What connects the umbilical cord to the fetus?

What is the most reliable indicator of an infant's future health status?

What is the recommended range of weight gain, in lbs, during pregnancy for a normal-weight woman?

Which of the following is a characteristic associated with adolescent pregnancy?

In what period of pregnancy would most damage from alcohol consumption occur?

The amount of vitamin D recommended in pregnancy can be obtained by consumption of fortified milk and

Which of the following is a characteristic of maternal nutrition and the development of abnormal metabolism?

Which of the following describes an infant born during the 43rd week of pregnancy?

Which of the following is not a feature of children born with alcohol-related complications?

During development of the fetus, what organ(s) is/are the first to develop?

All of the following are normal body responses to pregnancy except

Which of the following describes the findings from studies of lactating women who exercised intensely compared with sedentary lactating women?

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Metabolism: Transformations and Interactions

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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