Question 1

Spina bifida is characterized by incomplete closure of the spinal cord.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

During pregnancy, consumption of certain types of fish is recommended as they are rich sources of:

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrates 
B) vitamin C 
C) omega-3 fatty acids 
D) folate 
E) fiber 
A) carbohydrates 
B) vitamin C 
C) omega-3 fatty acids 
D) folate 
E) fiber

Question 3

Consumption of fast-food meals on a daily basis does not increase the weight of obese children.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

At eight weeks of development, the fetus has developed all of the following except :

Accepted Answer

A) a beating heart 
B) fully formed facial features 
C) a fully formed digestive system 
D) well-defined fingers and toes 
E) a complete central nervous system 
A) a beating heart 
B) fully formed facial features 
C) a fully formed digestive system 
D) well-defined fingers and toes 
E) a complete central nervous system

Question 5

Which of the following nutrients is critical for preventing neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin B  6  
B) Vitamin B  12  
C) Folate 
D) Zinc 
E) Iron 
A) Vitamin B  6  
B) Vitamin B  12  
C) Folate 
D) Zinc 
E) Iron

Question 6

The stage of human gestation from eight weeks after conception until the birth of an infant is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) embryo 
B) zygote 
C) fetus 
D) ovum 
E) placenta 
A) embryo 
B) zygote 
C) fetus 
D) ovum 
E) placenta

Question 7

Billy is a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following foods can be fed to Billy?

Accepted Answer

A) Boiled pieces of meat 
B) Textured vegetables 
C) Whole cooked eggs 
D) Cheese 
E) Cow's milk 
A) Boiled pieces of meat 
B) Textured vegetables 
C) Whole cooked eggs 
D) Cheese 
E) Cow's milk

Question 8

Folate plays an important role in preventing neural tube defects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is caused by the improper closure of the neural tube?

Accepted Answer

A) Spina bifida 
B) Down syndrome 
C) Congenital heart disease 
D) Phenylketonuria 
E) Atherosclerosis 
A) Spina bifida 
B) Down syndrome 
C) Congenital heart disease 
D) Phenylketonuria 
E) Atherosclerosis

Question 10

Kathy has given birth to a small, low-birthweight infant. Which of the following factors is most likely to have made the greatest contribution to this situation?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased intake of folate 
B) Being overweight during pregnancy 
C) Performing physical activity during pregnancy 
D) Poor maternal nutrition during pregnancy 
E) Scuba diving during pregnancy 
A) Decreased intake of folate 
B) Being overweight during pregnancy 
C) Performing physical activity during pregnancy 
D) Poor maternal nutrition during pregnancy 
E) Scuba diving during pregnancy

Question 11

Which of the following is a fatal neural tube defect?

Accepted Answer

A) Phenylketonuria 
B) Down syndrome 
C) Spina bifida 
D) Anencephaly 
E) Microcephaly 
A) Phenylketonuria 
B) Down syndrome 
C) Spina bifida 
D) Anencephaly 
E) Microcephaly

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true regarding the nutrient intake of pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

A) Folate is only required before pregnancy, and it is not recommended during gestation. 
B) Pregnant women require lower amounts of protein than nonpregnant women. 
C) Pregnant women require higher quantities of iodine than lactating women. 
D) During pregnancy, the iron requirement is so high that supplements are recommended. 
E) The consumption of protein supplements is encouraged during pregnancy. 
A) Folate is only required before pregnancy, and it is not recommended during gestation. 
B) Pregnant women require lower amounts of protein than nonpregnant women. 
C) Pregnant women require higher quantities of iodine than lactating women. 
D) During pregnancy, the iron requirement is so high that supplements are recommended. 
E) The consumption of protein supplements is encouraged during pregnancy.

Question 13

Identify a feeding guideline that may be helpful for parents of 1-year-olds.

Accepted Answer

A) Scold children when they refuse to try new foods. 
B) Do not allow children to touch, mash, and smell their food. 
C) Do not force children to accept new foods. 
D) If children finish their food, reward them with sweets. 
E) Encourage children to eat excess food even when they are not hungry. 
A) Scold children when they refuse to try new foods. 
B) Do not allow children to touch, mash, and smell their food. 
C) Do not force children to accept new foods. 
D) If children finish their food, reward them with sweets. 
E) Encourage children to eat excess food even when they are not hungry.

Question 14

Which of the following is a foodborne infection that can cause severe brain infection or death in a fetus or a newborn?

Accepted Answer

A) Genital herpes 
B) Salmonellosis 
C) AIDS 
D) Listeriosis 
E) FAS 
A) Genital herpes 
B) Salmonellosis 
C) AIDS 
D) Listeriosis 
E) FAS

Question 15

What are the risks of hypertension during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) In gestational hypertension, blood pressure will remain high even after delivery. 
B) Chronic hypertension is accompanied by protein in the urine. 
C) Gestational hypertension increases the likelihood of high infant birthweight. 
D) Both chronic and gestational hypertension increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. 
E) Hypertension can cause the infant to be born with neural tube defects. 
A) In gestational hypertension, blood pressure will remain high even after delivery. 
B) Chronic hypertension is accompanied by protein in the urine. 
C) Gestational hypertension increases the likelihood of high infant birthweight. 
D) Both chronic and gestational hypertension increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. 
E) Hypertension can cause the infant to be born with neural tube defects.

Question 16

What are the characteristics of children most likely to develop type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A child with type 2 diabetes may lack cl

Question 17

How is the mother's nutrition status related to the development of a healthy placenta?

Accepted Answer

The placenta is both a supply depot and

Question 18

Which statement about the nutrient composition of breast milk is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Lactoferrin, in breast milk, enhances the absorption of calcium. 
B) Alpha-lactalbumin is the most abundant protein in breast milk. 
C) Proteins are the main source of energy in breast milk. 
D) Maltose is the most abundant carbohydrate in breast milk. 
E) Carbohydrates are the main source of energy in breast milk. 
A) Lactoferrin, in breast milk, enhances the absorption of calcium. 
B) Alpha-lactalbumin is the most abundant protein in breast milk. 
C) Proteins are the main source of energy in breast milk. 
D) Maltose is the most abundant carbohydrate in breast milk. 
E) Carbohydrates are the main source of energy in breast milk.

Question 19

Which of the following recommendations is not taken from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans ?

Accepted Answer

A) Children and adolescents should perform 60 minutes of physical activity on alternate days of the week. 
B) Most of the regular physical activity should be moderate to vigorous aerobic activity. 
C) Muscle-strengthening physical activity should be included at least 3 days a week. 
D) Bone-strengthening physical activity should be included at least 3 days a week. 
E) Children and adolescents should perform 60 minutes of physical activity every day. 
A) Children and adolescents should perform 60 minutes of physical activity on alternate days of the week. 
B) Most of the regular physical activity should be moderate to vigorous aerobic activity. 
C) Muscle-strengthening physical activity should be included at least 3 days a week. 
D) Bone-strengthening physical activity should be included at least 3 days a week. 
E) Children and adolescents should perform 60 minutes of physical activity every day.

Question 20

You are counseling a pregnant woman who is experiencing "morning sickness." To alleviate this condition, you tell her to:

Accepted Answer

A) sip juice or coffee when nauseated 
B) nibble on soda crackers or dry toast 
C) eat large meals frequently 
D) drink herbal tea 
E) get used to foods with offensive odors 
A) sip juice or coffee when nauseated 
B) nibble on soda crackers or dry toast 
C) eat large meals frequently 
D) drink herbal tea 
E) get used to foods with offensive odors

Spina bifida is characterized by incomplete closure of the spinal cord.

During pregnancy, consumption of certain types of fish is recommended as they are rich sources of:

Consumption of fast-food meals on a daily basis does not increase the weight of obese children.

At eight weeks of development, the fetus has developed all of the following except :

Which of the following nutrients is critical for preventing neural tube defects?

The stage of human gestation from eight weeks after conception until the birth of an infant is called a(n):

Billy is a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following foods can be fed to Billy?

Folate plays an important role in preventing neural tube defects.

Which of the following is caused by the improper closure of the neural tube?

Kathy has given birth to a small, low-birthweight infant. Which of the following factors is most likely to have made the greatest contribution to this situation?

Which of the following is a fatal neural tube defect?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the nutrient intake of pregnant women?

Identify a feeding guideline that may be helpful for parents of 1-year-olds.

Which of the following is a foodborne infection that can cause severe brain infection or death in a fetus or a newborn?

What are the risks of hypertension during pregnancy?

What are the characteristics of children most likely to develop type 2 diabetes?

How is the mother's nutrition status related to the development of a healthy placenta?

Which statement about the nutrient composition of breast milk is true?

Which of the following recommendations is not taken from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans ?

You are counseling a pregnant woman who is experiencing "morning sickness." To alleviate this condition, you tell her to:

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Exam 13: Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Spina bifida is characterized by incomplete closure of the spinal cord.

During pregnancy, consumption of certain types of fish is recommended as they are rich sources of:

Consumption of fast-food meals on a daily basis does not increase the weight of obese children.

At eight weeks of development, the fetus has developed all of the following except :

Which of the following nutrients is critical for preventing neural tube defects?

The stage of human gestation from eight weeks after conception until the birth of an infant is called a(n):

Billy is a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following foods can be fed to Billy?

Folate plays an important role in preventing neural tube defects.

Which of the following is caused by the improper closure of the neural tube?

Kathy has given birth to a small, low-birthweight infant. Which of the following factors is most likely to have made the greatest contribution to this situation?

Which of the following is a fatal neural tube defect?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the nutrient intake of pregnant women?

Identify a feeding guideline that may be helpful for parents of 1-year-olds.

Which of the following is a foodborne infection that can cause severe brain infection or death in a fetus or a newborn?

What are the risks of hypertension during pregnancy?

What are the characteristics of children most likely to develop type 2 diabetes?

How is the mother's nutrition status related to the development of a healthy placenta?

Which statement about the nutrient composition of breast milk is true?

Which of the following recommendations is not taken from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans ?

You are counseling a pregnant woman who is experiencing "morning sickness." To alleviate this condition, you tell her to:

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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