Question 1

Discuss practices that should be avoided during pregnancy, including the rationale for avoiding them.

Accepted Answer

Some choices that pregnant women make or

Question 2

Which statement best describes the nutrient content of breast milk?

Accepted Answer

A) It has poor lactoferrin content. 
B) Its protein is largely alpha-lactalbumin. 
C) It has poor vitamin C content. 
D) Its carbohydrate is primarily glucose. 
A) It has poor lactoferrin content. 
B) Its protein is largely alpha-lactalbumin. 
C) It has poor vitamin C content. 
D) Its carbohydrate is primarily glucose.

Question 3

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) recommendation for calcium intake is the same for both non-pregnant and pregnant women in the same age group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Health Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society state that: "The prudent choice for women who are or may become pregnant is to abstain from alcohol consumption."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When can cow's milk safely be introduced into the infant's diet?

Accepted Answer

A) prior to four months of age 
B) any time after six months of age 
C) at nine months of age 
D) after twelve months of age 
A) prior to four months of age 
B) any time after six months of age 
C) at nine months of age 
D) after twelve months of age

Question 6

Discuss the benefits of physical activity for a pregnant woman.

Accepted Answer

An active, physically fit woman experien

Question 7

Which nutrient is provided in a greater supply in mature human milk over fortified infant formula?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin A 
B) protein 
C) niacin 
D) iron 
A) vitamin A 
B) protein 
C) niacin 
D) iron

Question 8

A sudden, large weight gain during pregnancy is expected for healthy fetal growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

According to current science, which approach would best address childhood hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A) removing salt from the diet 
B) limiting intake of caffeine containing foods 
C) prescribing anti-hypertension medications 
D) encouraging higher fibre grains 
A) removing salt from the diet 
B) limiting intake of caffeine containing foods 
C) prescribing anti-hypertension medications 
D) encouraging higher fibre grains

Question 10

Which recommendation would you suggest to prevent heartburn during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Drink liquids with meals. 
B) Eat less frequently. 
C) Avoid greasy foods. 
D) Lie down after eating. 
A) Drink liquids with meals. 
B) Eat less frequently. 
C) Avoid greasy foods. 
D) Lie down after eating.

Question 11

Which term refers to the point in time when the zygote becomes embedded in the uterine wall?

Accepted Answer

A) gestation 
B) conception 
C) critical period 
D) implantation 
A) gestation 
B) conception 
C) critical period 
D) implantation

Question 12

Why is formula feeding over breastfeeding often fatal in developing nations?

Accepted Answer

A) Mothers are unable to determine how to feed baby on demand. 
B) Clean water may not be available for safe formula preparation. 
C) Additives in formulas create major health complications in the infant. 
D) Breastmilk of the malnourished mother is insufficient to support newborn growth. 
A) Mothers are unable to determine how to feed baby on demand. 
B) Clean water may not be available for safe formula preparation. 
C) Additives in formulas create major health complications in the infant. 
D) Breastmilk of the malnourished mother is insufficient to support newborn growth.

Question 13

If growth and development are normal for a baby born weighing four kilograms, how much will the baby weigh at one year of age?

Accepted Answer

A) 6 kilograms 
B) 8 kilograms 
C) 10 kilograms 
D) 12 kilograms 
A) 6 kilograms 
B) 8 kilograms 
C) 10 kilograms 
D) 12 kilograms

Question 14

Which nutrient 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 15

Pregnant women who smoke tend to have lower intakes of which of the following nutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) fat 
B) calcium 
C) folate 
D) protein 
A) fat 
B) calcium 
C) folate 
D) protein

Question 16

Which term refers to the serious foodborne infection that can cause severe brain infection or death in a fetus or a newborn?

Accepted Answer

A) hepatitis A 
B) shigella 
C) salmonella 
D) listeriosis 
A) hepatitis A 
B) shigella 
C) salmonella 
D) listeriosis

Question 17

A high-birthweight infant may result from which of the following situations that occurred during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) overnutrition 
B) chronic anemia 
C) food poisoning 
D) alcohol consumption 
A) overnutrition 
B) chronic anemia 
C) food poisoning 
D) alcohol consumption

Question 18

Which mineral is in great demand during pregnancy because it is involved in building bones and teeth?

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) phosphorus 
C) folate 
D) zinc 
A) iron 
B) phosphorus 
C) folate 
D) zinc

Question 19

A non-pregnant woman requires 1,600 Calories per day to maintain her desirable body weight. How many Calories would she need if she were in the third trimester of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) 1,900 Calories 
B) 1,940 Calories 
C) 2,050 Calories 
D) 2,125 Calories 
A) 1,900 Calories 
B) 1,940 Calories 
C) 2,050 Calories 
D) 2,125 Calories

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) 3 months 
B) 6 months 
C) 9 months 
D) 12 months 
A) 3 months 
B) 6 months 
C) 9 months 
D) 12 months

Discuss practices that should be avoided during pregnancy, including the rationale for avoiding them.

Which statement best describes the nutrient content of breast milk?

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) recommendation for calcium intake is the same for both non-pregnant and pregnant women in the same age group.

Health Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society state that: "The prudent choice for women who are or may become pregnant is to abstain from alcohol consumption."

When can cow's milk safely be introduced into the infant's diet?

Discuss the benefits of physical activity for a pregnant woman.

Which nutrient is provided in a greater supply in mature human milk over fortified infant formula?

A sudden, large weight gain during pregnancy is expected for healthy fetal growth.

According to current science, which approach would best address childhood hypertension?

Which recommendation would you suggest to prevent heartburn during pregnancy?

Which term refers to the point in time when the zygote becomes embedded in the uterine wall?

Why is formula feeding over breastfeeding often fatal in developing nations?

If growth and development are normal for a baby born weighing four kilograms, how much will the baby weigh at one year of age?

Which nutrient is associated with a reduced risk of neural tube defects?

Pregnant women who smoke tend to have lower intakes of which of the following nutrients?

Which term refers to the serious foodborne infection that can cause severe brain infection or death in a fetus or a newborn?

A high-birthweight infant may result from which of the following situations that occurred during pregnancy?

Which mineral is in great demand during pregnancy because it is involved in building bones and teeth?

A non-pregnant woman requires 1,600 Calories per day to maintain her desirable body weight. How many Calories would she need if she were in the third trimester of pregnancy?

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

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

the Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Future of Food

Filters

Exam 13: Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Discuss practices that should be avoided during pregnancy, including the rationale for avoiding them.

Which statement best describes the nutrient content of breast milk?

The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) recommendation for calcium intake is the same for both non-pregnant and pregnant women in the same age group.

Health Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society state that: "The prudent choice for women who are or may become pregnant is to abstain from alcohol consumption."

When can cow's milk safely be introduced into the infant's diet?

Discuss the benefits of physical activity for a pregnant woman.

Which nutrient is provided in a greater supply in mature human milk over fortified infant formula?

A sudden, large weight gain during pregnancy is expected for healthy fetal growth.

According to current science, which approach would best address childhood hypertension?

Which recommendation would you suggest to prevent heartburn during pregnancy?

Which term refers to the point in time when the zygote becomes embedded in the uterine wall?

Why is formula feeding over breastfeeding often fatal in developing nations?

If growth and development are normal for a baby born weighing four kilograms, how much will the baby weigh at one year of age?

Which nutrient is associated with a reduced risk of neural tube defects?

Pregnant women who smoke tend to have lower intakes of which of the following nutrients?

Which term refers to the serious foodborne infection that can cause severe brain infection or death in a fetus or a newborn?

A high-birthweight infant may result from which of the following situations that occurred during pregnancy?

Which mineral is in great demand during pregnancy because it is involved in building bones and teeth?

A non-pregnant woman requires 1,600 Calories per day to maintain her desirable body weight. How many Calories would she need if she were in the third trimester of pregnancy?

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

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

the Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Future of Food

Filters