Exam 13: Nutritional Requirements Affecting Oral Health in Women

A pregnancy that occurs less than 1 year after a previous pregnancy can contribute to each of the following,except one.Which is the exception?

Nutritional counseling is an integral component to the practice of dental hygiene, but perhaps of even greater value with pregnant patients. Match the condition or term with the appropriate description or result. -Deficiency or excessive amount of a specific nutrient

Which are true regarding prenatal physiologic roles of zinc? (Select all that apply.)

Synthesis of keratin in tooth enamel depends on:

An infant is considered premature if the gestational period is less than 39 weeks.Mortality rates are highest for infants born at 32 to 36 weeks' gestation.

Omega-3 fatty acids,also known as docosahexaenoic acid,should not be consumed during pregnancy because they interfere with central nervous system and visual development in infants.

Iron supplements are NOT typically associated with:

Which is NOT a prudent recommendation for a menopausal patient?

Nutritional counseling is an integral component to the practice of dental hygiene, but perhaps of even greater value with pregnant patients. Match the condition or term with the appropriate description or result. -Formation of red blood cells

The factor that is least predictive of a healthy pregnancy is:

Pregnancy gingivitis usually becomes apparent in the:

Most gravidas younger than 18 years old have adequate intake of calcium and iron,but lack stores of vitamins A,D,and niacin.Most girls this age are still growing and storing nutrients in their own bodies.

Each is true of prematernal and postmaternal weight,except one.Which is the exception?

Which are weight-related pregnancy complications? (Select all that apply.)

A goal for Healthy People 2020 is to reduce iron-deficiency anemia among pregnant females because the Institute of Medicine (IOM)has concluded that iron is the only known nutrient to warrant global supplementation during pregnancy.

A multivitamin supplement containing folic acid is recommended for all young women because of the number of unintentional pregnancies in women 15 to 24 years old.

Low-dose iron supplementation during pregnancy,even if the gravida is not anemic,improves the woman's iron status and protects the infant from iron-deficiency anemia.Maternal and fetal goiter,cretinism,and intellectual impairments are linked to infant iron deficiency.

The ideal time to begin taking folate to prevent neural tube defects is:

Only 22% to 34% if women receive dental care during pregnancy.Which of the following accurately describe prenatal oral health concerns? (Select all that apply.)

Nutritional counseling is an integral component to the practice of dental hygiene, but perhaps of even greater value with pregnant patients. Match the condition or term with the appropriate description or result. -High blood pressure that can cause premature delivery