Question 1

Over 96% of women are biologically capable of breastfeeding.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to dietary intake recommendations,pregnant women need approximately 15% more calories than do nonpregnant women.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is a good source of EPA and DHA during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

A) legumeslegumes​ 
B) salmon 
C) swordfish 
D) tea 
E) supplements 
A) legumeslegumes​ 
B) salmon 
C) swordfish 
D) tea 
E) supplements

Question 4

Infants are born with mechanisms that help regulate how much they eat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match each term with the appropriate definition.​
-​growth

Accepted Answer

A) deaths that occur within the first year of life per 1,000 live births 
B) processes involved in enhancing functional capabilities 
C) process characterized by increases in cell number and size 
D) infants born at or before 37 weeks of gestation 
E) specific interval of time during which cells of a tissue or organ are genetically programmed to multiply
F)one-third of the normal duration of pregnancy
G)malformations of the spinal cord and brain
H)milk produced during the first few days after delivery
I)infants weighing less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds)at birth
J)baby in the womb from the eighth week of pregnancy until birth 
A) deaths that occur within the first year of life per 1,000 live births 
B) processes involved in enhancing functional capabilities 
C) process characterized by increases in cell number and size 
D) infants born at or before 37 weeks of gestation 
E) specific interval of time during which cells of a tissue or organ are genetically programmed to multiply
F)one-third of the normal duration of pregnancy
G)malformations of the spinal cord and brain
H)milk produced during the first few days after delivery
I)infants weighing less than 2,500 grams (5.5 pounds)at birth
J)baby in the womb from the eighth week of pregnancy until birth

Question 6

Critical periods of cell multiplication are most intensive in the _____.​

Accepted Answer

A) ​first trimester 
B) second trimester 
C) third trimester 
D) first month 
E) ​last month 
A) ​first trimester 
B) second trimester 
C) third trimester 
D) first month 
E) ​last month

Question 7

Evidence indicates that breastmilk may confer a degree of protection against the development of _____

Accepted Answer

A) food allergies 
B) asthma 
C) chickenpox 
D) measles 
E) osteosarcoma 
A) food allergies 
B) asthma 
C) chickenpox 
D) measles 
E) osteosarcoma

Question 8

DHA and EPA need during pregnancy is estimated to be around _____ mg per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 200 
C) 300 
D) 400 
E) 500 
A) 100 
B) 200 
C) 300 
D) 400 
E) 500

Question 9

Adequate consumption of EPA and DHA is important during pregnancy because they _____.

Accepted Answer

A) prevent fetal malformations 
B) play important roles in protein tissue construction 
C) are critical building blocks of the fetal brain and retina 
D) help prevent preterm delivery 
E) support the addition of calcium to bone 
A) prevent fetal malformations 
B) play important roles in protein tissue construction 
C) are critical building blocks of the fetal brain and retina 
D) help prevent preterm delivery 
E) support the addition of calcium to bone

Question 10

Due to medical advances,the United States has one of the lowest infant mortality rates of all the developed countries in the world.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Vitamin D is important during pregnancy because it supports fetal growth and participates in the programming of genes in ways that may influence the development of chronic diseases later in life.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Woman can generally obtain 400 mcg folic acid by consuming _____ daily.

Accepted Answer

A) one serving of fortified ready-to-eat breakfast cereal and 6 servings of grain products 
B) four servings of milk and two servings of fortified ready-to-eat breakfast cereal 
C) three servings of fruit 
D) two servings of beef or pork 
E) two servings of fortified ready-to-eat breakfast cereal,six servings of grain products,and three servings of vegetables 
A) one serving of fortified ready-to-eat breakfast cereal and 6 servings of grain products 
B) four servings of milk and two servings of fortified ready-to-eat breakfast cereal 
C) three servings of fruit 
D) two servings of beef or pork 
E) two servings of fortified ready-to-eat breakfast cereal,six servings of grain products,and three servings of vegetables

Question 13

Requirements for _____ increase during pregnancy due to increases in hemoglobin production.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A 
B) calcium 
C) vitamin D 
D) iron 
E) iodine 
A) vitamin A 
B) calcium 
C) vitamin D 
D) iron 
E) iodine

Question 14

Patrice is a first-time mother who recently discovered that she is pregnant.She and her husband Seth are excited about their new baby on the way.Patrice is a small-framed woman who,based on her doctor's BMI charts,is categorized as underweight.Patrice is also an elite swimmer and runner.She has been working out for the majority of her adult life.Patrice and Seth are both very aware of the importance of good nutrition and the role it plays in health and quality of life.However,they are both unsure of nutrition recommendations for pregnancy and want to provide the best nutrition possible for the new baby.Answer the following questions to help Patrice and Seth understand the nutrition recommendations for pregnancy and infancy.
-After their baby is born,Patrice would like to breastfeed their baby.What are the dietary recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A) exclusive breastfeeding for the first 3 months of life and then switch to formula 
B) exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life 
C) breastfeeding and formula for the first 6 months of life 
D) exclusive formula feeding for the first 3 to 6 months of life 
E) exclusive breastfeeding through the first year of life 
A) exclusive breastfeeding for the first 3 months of life and then switch to formula 
B) exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life 
C) breastfeeding and formula for the first 6 months of life 
D) exclusive formula feeding for the first 3 to 6 months of life 
E) exclusive breastfeeding through the first year of life

Question 15

During pregnancy,it is recommended that women consume _____ mcg of folate.

Accepted Answer

A) 200 
B) 400 
C) 600 
D) 800 
E) 1,000 
A) 200 
B) 400 
C) 600 
D) 800 
E) 1,000

Question 16

Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in pregnant women in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Beth is considered overweight.How much weight should she gain during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) 11-20 pounds 
B) 15-25 pounds 
C) 25-35 pounds 
D) 28-40 pounds 
E) 37-54 pounds 
A) 11-20 pounds 
B) 15-25 pounds 
C) 25-35 pounds 
D) 28-40 pounds 
E) 37-54 pounds

Question 18

The critical period for _____ cell multiplication begins during pregnancy and ends after the first year of life.

Accepted Answer

A) spinal cord 
B) heart 
C) liver 
D) bone 
E) brain 
A) spinal cord 
B) heart 
C) liver 
D) bone 
E) brain

Question 19

Pregnant women should consume _____ cups of water each day from fluids and foods.

Accepted Answer

A) 3-4 
B) 5-6 
C) 7-8 
D) 9-10 
E) 11-12 
A) 3-4 
B) 5-6 
C) 7-8 
D) 9-10 
E) 11-12

Question 20

The routine use of a multiple vitamin and mineral supplement during pregnancy is recommended.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 29: Good Nutrition for Life: Pregnancy: Breastfeeding: and Intimacy

Over 96% of women are biologically capable of breastfeeding.​

According to dietary intake recommendations,pregnant women need approximately 15% more calories than do nonpregnant women.​

What is a good source of EPA and DHA during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Infants are born with mechanisms that help regulate how much they eat.

Match each term with the appropriate definition.​ -​growth

Critical periods of cell multiplication are most intensive in the _____.​

Evidence indicates that breastmilk may confer a degree of protection against the development of _____

DHA and EPA need during pregnancy is estimated to be around _____ mg per day.

Adequate consumption of EPA and DHA is important during pregnancy because they _____.

Due to medical advances,the United States has one of the lowest infant mortality rates of all the developed countries in the world.​

Vitamin D is important during pregnancy because it supports fetal growth and participates in the programming of genes in ways that may influence the development of chronic diseases later in life.​

Woman can generally obtain 400 mcg folic acid by consuming _____ daily.

Requirements for _____ increase during pregnancy due to increases in hemoglobin production.

During pregnancy,it is recommended that women consume _____ mcg of folate.

Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in pregnant women in the United States.

Beth is considered overweight.How much weight should she gain during pregnancy?

The critical period for _____ cell multiplication begins during pregnancy and ends after the first year of life.

Pregnant women should consume _____ cups of water each day from fluids and foods.

The routine use of a multiple vitamin and mineral supplement during pregnancy is recommended.

Key Nutrition Concepts and Terms

The Inside Story about Nutrition and Health

Ways of Knowing about Nutrition

Understanding Food and Nutrition Labels

Nutrition, Attitudes, and Behavior

Healthy Diets: the Dietary Guidelines: MyPlate: and More

How the Body Uses Food: Digestion and Absorption

Calories: Food: Energy: and Energy Balance

Obesity to Underweight: The Highs and Lows of Weight Status

Weight Control: The Myths and Realities

Disordered Eating:Anorexia Nervosa: Bulimia: and Pica

Useful Facts about Sugars: Starches: and Fiber

Diabetes Now

Alcohol: The Positives and Negatives

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vegetarian Diets

Food Allergies and Intolerances

Fats and Cholesterol in Health

Nutrition and Heart Disease

Vitamins and Your Health

Phytochemicals

Diet and Cancer

Good Things to Know About Minerals

Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods

Water Is an Essential Nutrient

Nutrition:Gene Interactions in Health and Disease

Nutrition and Physical Fitness for Everyone

Nutrition and Physical Performance

Nutriton for Growing Years: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition and Health Maintenance for Adults of All Ages

The Multiple Dimensions of Food Safety

Aspects of Global Nutrition

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Over 96% of women are biologically capable of breastfeeding.

According to dietary intake recommendations,pregnant women need approximately 15% more calories than do nonpregnant women.

Match each term with the appropriate definition. -growth

Critical periods of cell multiplication are most intensive in the _____.

Due to medical advances,the United States has one of the lowest infant mortality rates of all the developed countries in the world.

Vitamin D is important during pregnancy because it supports fetal growth and participates in the programming of genes in ways that may influence the development of chronic diseases later in life.