Question 1

the United States, about _____ of infants are still breastfeeding at one year of age.

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 20% 
C) 35% 
D) 60% 
A) 10% 
B) 20% 
C) 35% 
D) 60% B

Question 2

Increasing maternal fluid intake does not increase breast milk volume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

low intake of _____ increases the likelihood that an infant will be born with a neural tube defect.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

you counsel Mrs.Chamberlin regarding the "morning sickness" she is experiencing, you will suggest she:

Accepted Answer

A) limit the amount of fat in her diet. 
B) take iron supplements on an empty stomach. 
C) limit meals to three a day. 
D) eat the foods she wants when she feels like eating. 
A) limit the amount of fat in her diet. 
B) take iron supplements on an empty stomach. 
C) limit meals to three a day. 
D) eat the foods she wants when she feels like eating.

Question 5

Jane does not eat many fruits and vegetables and she dislikes dairy products.To increase her folate and calcium intake, you would recommend that she consume plenty of:

Accepted Answer

A) yogurt. 
B) calcium-fortified orange juice. 
C) calcium-fortified cheese. 
D) enriched grains. 
A) yogurt. 
B) calcium-fortified orange juice. 
C) calcium-fortified cheese. 
D) enriched grains.

Question 6

developing brain of a fetus contains substantial amounts of lipid material and depends on _____ for proper development and function.

Accepted Answer

A) long-chain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids 
B) monounsaturated fatty acids 
C) cholesterol 
D) medium-chain fatty acids 
A) long-chain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids 
B) monounsaturated fatty acids 
C) cholesterol 
D) medium-chain fatty acids

Question 7

To meet her increased energy needs, a breastfeeding woman is advised to consume an extra _____ calories per day until her infant is 6 months old.

Accepted Answer

A) 230 
B) 330 
C) 430 
D) 530 
A) 230 
B) 330 
C) 430 
D) 530

Question 8

What can maternity facilities do to encourage women to breastfeed their infants?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What can maternity facilities do to encourage...

Question 9

The effects of malnutrition during critical periods in pregnancy:

Accepted Answer

A) can be offset by vitamin and mineral supplementation. 
B) are irreversible. 
C) can be remedied later in pregnancy with a nutritious diet. 
D) are not significant. 
A) can be offset by vitamin and mineral supplementation. 
B) are irreversible. 
C) can be remedied later in pregnancy with a nutritious diet. 
D) are not significant.

Question 10

benefits of physical activity during pregnancy include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) It improves the overall fitness of the mother. 
B) It helps to prevent or manage gestational diabetes. 
C) It may result in fewer discomforts during pregnancy. 
D) It promotes an earlier delivery. 
A) It improves the overall fitness of the mother. 
B) It helps to prevent or manage gestational diabetes. 
C) It may result in fewer discomforts during pregnancy. 
D) It promotes an earlier delivery.

Question 11

Improper breastfeeding position is a frequent cause of sore nipples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

is forced to the front of the breast when an infant begins to nurse.This is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) rooting reflex. 
B) initial force. 
C) infant grasp. 
D) letdown reflex. 
A) rooting reflex. 
B) initial force. 
C) infant grasp. 
D) letdown reflex.

Question 13

of the following are likely complications that obese pregnant women may face except:

Accepted Answer

A) premature delivery. 
B) a larger-than-normal baby. 
C) complications during delivery. 
D) a low-birthweight baby. 
A) premature delivery. 
B) a larger-than-normal baby. 
C) complications during delivery. 
D) a low-birthweight baby.

Question 14

Herbal supplements during pregnancy:

Accepted Answer

A) are generally considered safe. 
B) do not need to be discussed with the physician since they can be purchased over the counter. 
C) are not recommended due to lack of evidence about their safety and effectiveness. 
D) are recommended for relieving nausea. 
A) are generally considered safe. 
B) do not need to be discussed with the physician since they can be purchased over the counter. 
C) are not recommended due to lack of evidence about their safety and effectiveness. 
D) are recommended for relieving nausea.

Question 15

obese women should gain _____ pounds during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) 5-7 
B) 11-20 
C) 17-24 
D) 25-35 
A) 5-7 
B) 11-20 
C) 17-24 
D) 25-35

Question 16

Nutrients and oxygen travel to the developing fetus via:

Accepted Answer

A) the placenta. 
B) the amniotic sac. 
C) its lungs. 
D) its intestines. 
A) the placenta. 
B) the amniotic sac. 
C) its lungs. 
D) its intestines.

Question 17

RDA for protein during pregnancy is an additional _____ grams per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 20 
D) 25 
A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 20 
D) 25

Question 18

A low-birthweight baby has a statistically greater chance of contracting diseases and dying early in life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe the nutrient needs of a breastfeeding woman.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the nutrient needs of a breastfeeding...

Question 20

American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants receive breast milk for the first _____ months of life.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 12 
A) 3 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 12

Exam 11: Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Lactation

the United States, about _____ of infants are still breastfeeding at one year of age.

Increasing maternal fluid intake does not increase breast milk volume.

low intake of _____ increases the likelihood that an infant will be born with a neural tube defect.

you counsel Mrs.Chamberlin regarding the "morning sickness" she is experiencing, you will suggest she:

Jane does not eat many fruits and vegetables and she dislikes dairy products.To increase her folate and calcium intake, you would recommend that she consume plenty of:

developing brain of a fetus contains substantial amounts of lipid material and depends on _____ for proper development and function.

To meet her increased energy needs, a breastfeeding woman is advised to consume an extra _____ calories per day until her infant is 6 months old.

What can maternity facilities do to encourage women to breastfeed their infants?

The effects of malnutrition during critical periods in pregnancy:

benefits of physical activity during pregnancy include all of the following except:

Improper breastfeeding position is a frequent cause of sore nipples.

is forced to the front of the breast when an infant begins to nurse.This is called the:

of the following are likely complications that obese pregnant women may face except:

Herbal supplements during pregnancy:

obese women should gain _____ pounds during pregnancy.

Nutrients and oxygen travel to the developing fetus via:

RDA for protein during pregnancy is an additional _____ grams per day.

A low-birthweight baby has a statistically greater chance of contracting diseases and dying early in life.

Describe the nutrient needs of a breastfeeding woman.

American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants receive breast milk for the first _____ months of life.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight and Underweight

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

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