Question 1

Which of the following health problems are low-birthweight babies likely to suffer from later in life?

Accepted Answer

A) Food allergies 
B) Nutrient deficiencies 
C) Poverty 
D) Short stature 
E) Gigantism 
A) Food allergies 
B) Nutrient deficiencies 
C) Poverty 
D) Short stature 
E) Gigantism

Question 2

All of the following are recommended for vegetarian women during pregnancy except :

Accepted Answer

A) legumes 
B) tofu 
C) whole grains 
D) protein supplements 
E) nuts and seeds 
A) legumes 
B) tofu 
C) whole grains 
D) protein supplements 
E) nuts and seeds

Question 3

A woman has gained 30 pounds in the first two months of her pregnancy and has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. What should she know about this condition?

Accepted Answer

A) She is at a risk of having a low-birthweight baby. 
B) This condition is permanent and must be monitored frequently throughout her life. 
C) She should stop eating all types of foods containing carbohydrates to lower her blood glucose. 
D) This condition usually goes away after the baby is born. 
E) Her baby will suffer from type 1 diabetes. 
A) She is at a risk of having a low-birthweight baby. 
B) This condition is permanent and must be monitored frequently throughout her life. 
C) She should stop eating all types of foods containing carbohydrates to lower her blood glucose. 
D) This condition usually goes away after the baby is born. 
E) Her baby will suffer from type 1 diabetes.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) The most severe impact caused by the intake of alcohol occurs during the first two months of pregnancy. 
B) The damage caused to the fetus can be reversed if the intake of alcohol stops during pregnancy 
C) The symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome resolve themselves as the infant becomes older. 
D) This type of birth defect is very rare, so it does not affect many children. 
E) The intake of alcohol impairs the closure of the neural tube and causes spina bifida. 
A) The most severe impact caused by the intake of alcohol occurs during the first two months of pregnancy. 
B) The damage caused to the fetus can be reversed if the intake of alcohol stops during pregnancy 
C) The symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome resolve themselves as the infant becomes older. 
D) This type of birth defect is very rare, so it does not affect many children. 
E) The intake of alcohol impairs the closure of the neural tube and causes spina bifida.

Question 5

To prevent or relieve heartburn during pregnancy, you would recommend:

Accepted Answer

A) eating large meals frequently 
B) eating spicy and greasy foods 
C) eating dry toast and crackers 
D) lying down immediately after eating 
E) chewing food thoroughly 
A) eating large meals frequently 
B) eating spicy and greasy foods 
C) eating dry toast and crackers 
D) lying down immediately after eating 
E) chewing food thoroughly

Question 6

One of the most important nutrients for infants in regions of high temperatures is supplemental water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Physical activity during pregnancy can improve fitness, facilitate labor, and reduce psychological stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe the relationship between breastfeeding and an infant's risk of infection.

Accepted Answer

Breast milk offers the infant unsurpasse

Question 9

During pregnancy, which of the following minerals is involved in building the fetal skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Iodine 
C) Zinc 
D) Magnesium 
E) Potassium 
A) Iron 
B) Iodine 
C) Zinc 
D) Magnesium 
E) Potassium

Question 10

What is the most important factor governing the addition of new foods to a baby's diet?

Accepted Answer

A) The baby's napping time 
B) How often the baby cries 
C) The baby's physical readiness to handle a spoon 
D) The need to detect and control allergic reactions 
E) The mother's desire to cease breastfeeding 
A) The baby's napping time 
B) How often the baby cries 
C) The baby's physical readiness to handle a spoon 
D) The need to detect and control allergic reactions 
E) The mother's desire to cease breastfeeding

Question 11

Pregnant women require an additional 25 grams of protein per day compared with nonpregnant women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true regarding physical activity for women during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Vigorous exercise after long periods of inactivity is recommended for pregnant women . 
B) Pregnant women are encouraged to go scuba diving. 
C) Yoga is not recommended for pregnant women. 
D) Pregnant women are encouraged to exercise, for prolonged periods, while lying on their back. 
E) Pregnant women are encouraged to perform moderate physical activities regularly. 
A) Vigorous exercise after long periods of inactivity is recommended for pregnant women . 
B) Pregnant women are encouraged to go scuba diving. 
C) Yoga is not recommended for pregnant women. 
D) Pregnant women are encouraged to exercise, for prolonged periods, while lying on their back. 
E) Pregnant women are encouraged to perform moderate physical activities regularly.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a form of diabetes that is seen in women before and after pregnancy, but not during pregnancy. 
B) Infants born to women suffering from poorly treated gestational diabetes have a low birthweight. 
C) An overweight woman who suffers from gestational diabetes is not at a risk of developing chronic diabetes later in life. 
D) Poorly treated gestational diabetes may lead to a difficult childbirth and necessitate a cesarean section. 
E) Gestational diabetes does not require medical attention and resolves itself as the pregnancy progresses. 
A) It is a form of diabetes that is seen in women before and after pregnancy, but not during pregnancy. 
B) Infants born to women suffering from poorly treated gestational diabetes have a low birthweight. 
C) An overweight woman who suffers from gestational diabetes is not at a risk of developing chronic diabetes later in life. 
D) Poorly treated gestational diabetes may lead to a difficult childbirth and necessitate a cesarean section. 
E) Gestational diabetes does not require medical attention and resolves itself as the pregnancy progresses.

Question 14

Kathy is 22 weeks pregnant. She develops blurred vision, constant headaches, upper abdominal pain, hypertension, edema, and protein in her urine. Which of the following conditions is Kathy suffering from?

Accepted Answer

A) Gestational diabetes 
B) Gestational hypertension 
C) Preeclampsia 
D) Chronic hypertension 
E) Listeriosis 
A) Gestational diabetes 
B) Gestational hypertension 
C) Preeclampsia 
D) Chronic hypertension 
E) Listeriosis

Question 15

A woman who has just become pregnant is used to drinking 2 pots of coffee a day. What adjustments should she make in her caffeine consumption?

Accepted Answer

A) Drink diet cola instead of coffee 
B) None-studies have shown that caffeine intake is safe during pregnancy 
C) Limit coffee consumption to a maximum of 2 cups a day 
D) Eliminate coffee from her diet completely 
E) Reduce coffee intake to 1 pot per day 
A) Drink diet cola instead of coffee 
B) None-studies have shown that caffeine intake is safe during pregnancy 
C) Limit coffee consumption to a maximum of 2 cups a day 
D) Eliminate coffee from her diet completely 
E) Reduce coffee intake to 1 pot per day

Question 16

An untreated foodborne disease that can lead to severe brain infection or death in a fetus or a newborn is caused:

Accepted Answer

A) when an infant ingests colostrum 
B) by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes 
C) by the human immunodeficiency virus 
D) when the mother suffers from heavy metal poisoning 
E) when the mother ingests excess vitamins 
A) when an infant ingests colostrum 
B) by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes 
C) by the human immunodeficiency virus 
D) when the mother suffers from heavy metal poisoning 
E) when the mother ingests excess vitamins

Question 17

In gestational hypertension, blood pressure usually returns to normal during the first few weeks after childbirth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

For a woman who begins her pregnancy at a healthy weight, the ideal weight-gain pattern during the first trimester is one pound per week.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following factors in a child's life increases the likelihood of excessive weight gain?

Accepted Answer

A) Frequently consuming fried or sugary foods 
B) Indulging in less than an hour of sedentary activity per day 
C) Having been breastfed for more than six months as a baby 
D) Having underweight parents 
E) Exercising for more than 60 minutes a day 
A) Frequently consuming fried or sugary foods 
B) Indulging in less than an hour of sedentary activity per day 
C) Having been breastfed for more than six months as a baby 
D) Having underweight parents 
E) Exercising for more than 60 minutes a day

Question 20

If a woman develops preeclampsia during her pregnancy, what should she know about this condition?

Accepted Answer

A) This condition causes high blood glucose levels. 
B) She will experience hypoglycemia throughout the pregnancy. 
C) Her symptoms will likely disappear within a few days after delivery. 
D) This condition is chronic and must be monitored frequently. 
E) Her baby will have chronic hypertension. 
A) This condition causes high blood glucose levels. 
B) She will experience hypoglycemia throughout the pregnancy. 
C) Her symptoms will likely disappear within a few days after delivery. 
D) This condition is chronic and must be monitored frequently. 
E) Her baby will have chronic hypertension.

Which of the following health problems are low-birthweight babies likely to suffer from later in life?

All of the following are recommended for vegetarian women during pregnancy except :

A woman has gained 30 pounds in the first two months of her pregnancy and has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. What should she know about this condition?

Which of the following statements is true of fetal alcohol syndrome?

To prevent or relieve heartburn during pregnancy, you would recommend:

One of the most important nutrients for infants in regions of high temperatures is supplemental water.

Physical activity during pregnancy can improve fitness, facilitate labor, and reduce psychological stress.

Describe the relationship between breastfeeding and an infant's risk of infection.

During pregnancy, which of the following minerals is involved in building the fetal skeleton?

What is the most important factor governing the addition of new foods to a baby's diet?

Pregnant women require an additional 25 grams of protein per day compared with nonpregnant women.

Which of the following statements is true regarding physical activity for women during pregnancy?

Which of the following statements is true of gestational diabetes?

Kathy is 22 weeks pregnant. She develops blurred vision, constant headaches, upper abdominal pain, hypertension, edema, and protein in her urine. Which of the following conditions is Kathy suffering from?

A woman who has just become pregnant is used to drinking 2 pots of coffee a day. What adjustments should she make in her caffeine consumption?

An untreated foodborne disease that can lead to severe brain infection or death in a fetus or a newborn is caused:

In gestational hypertension, blood pressure usually returns to normal during the first few weeks after childbirth.

For a woman who begins her pregnancy at a healthy weight, the ideal weight-gain pattern during the first trimester is one pound per week.

Which of the following factors in a child's life increases the likelihood of excessive weight gain?

If a woman develops preeclampsia during her pregnancy, what should she know about this condition?

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Exam 13: Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Which of the following health problems are low-birthweight babies likely to suffer from later in life?

All of the following are recommended for vegetarian women during pregnancy except :

A woman has gained 30 pounds in the first two months of her pregnancy and has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. What should she know about this condition?

Which of the following statements is true of fetal alcohol syndrome?

To prevent or relieve heartburn during pregnancy, you would recommend:

One of the most important nutrients for infants in regions of high temperatures is supplemental water.

Physical activity during pregnancy can improve fitness, facilitate labor, and reduce psychological stress.

Describe the relationship between breastfeeding and an infant's risk of infection.

During pregnancy, which of the following minerals is involved in building the fetal skeleton?

What is the most important factor governing the addition of new foods to a baby's diet?

Pregnant women require an additional 25 grams of protein per day compared with nonpregnant women.

Which of the following statements is true regarding physical activity for women during pregnancy?

Which of the following statements is true of gestational diabetes?

Kathy is 22 weeks pregnant. She develops blurred vision, constant headaches, upper abdominal pain, hypertension, edema, and protein in her urine. Which of the following conditions is Kathy suffering from?

A woman who has just become pregnant is used to drinking 2 pots of coffee a day. What adjustments should she make in her caffeine consumption?

An untreated foodborne disease that can lead to severe brain infection or death in a fetus or a newborn is caused:

In gestational hypertension, blood pressure usually returns to normal during the first few weeks after childbirth.

For a woman who begins her pregnancy at a healthy weight, the ideal weight-gain pattern during the first trimester is one pound per week.

Which of the following factors in a child's life increases the likelihood of excessive weight gain?

If a woman develops preeclampsia during her pregnancy, what should she know about this condition?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools: Standards 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

Nutrition and Chronic Diseases

Food Safety and Food Technology

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Future of Food

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