Question 1

_____ supplementation is associated with a lower incidence of neural tube defects.

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron 
B)  Folate 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Cobalamin 
E)  Iodine 
A)  Iron 
B)  Folate 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Cobalamin 
E)  Iodine

Question 2

________ are the two components that make up approximately 15 lb of the recommended weight gain during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  The placenta and the mother's fat stores 
B)  The amniotic sac fluid and the infant at birth 
C)  The maternal fat stores and the additional blood volume 
D)  The infant at birth and the mother's fat stores 
E)  The increased size of the uterus and increases in the mother's fluid volume 
A)  The placenta and the mother's fat stores 
B)  The amniotic sac fluid and the infant at birth 
C)  The maternal fat stores and the additional blood volume 
D)  The infant at birth and the mother's fat stores 
E)  The increased size of the uterus and increases in the mother's fluid volume

Question 3

Which of the following is a correct statement about preeclampsia?

Accepted Answer

A)  A woman is more likely to have preeclampsia if her mother experienced symptoms when pregnant with her. 
B)  When it progresses, the rate of death is twice as high in white women as in black women. 
C)  It usually occurs in a woman's second or third pregnancy. 
D)  It's often seen in the first trimester. 
E)  Symptoms dissipate within 4 to 6 hours after delivery. 
A)  A woman is more likely to have preeclampsia if her mother experienced symptoms when pregnant with her. 
B)  When it progresses, the rate of death is twice as high in white women as in black women. 
C)  It usually occurs in a woman's second or third pregnancy. 
D)  It's often seen in the first trimester. 
E)  Symptoms dissipate within 4 to 6 hours after delivery.

Question 4

Mary was physically active before becoming pregnant, and she has continued doing regular exercise during her pregnancy based on her doctor's recommendations and guidelines. Mary's mother does not approve and says women need "to relax and put their feet up" when pregnant like she did and to avoid physical activity like exercise. What can Mary tell her mother about why her doctor encourages her to exercise during pregnancy and about the possible health benefits?

Accepted Answer

An active, physically fit woman experien

Question 5

Which of the following is not typically something that a pregnant woman of 35 years or older is at higher risk for?

Accepted Answer

A)  cesarean sections 
B)  preterm births 
C)  macrosomia 
D)  genetic abnormalities in the fetus 
E)  low-birthweight babies 
A)  cesarean sections 
B)  preterm births 
C)  macrosomia 
D)  genetic abnormalities in the fetus 
E)  low-birthweight babies

Question 6

Consumption of unpasteurized dairy products and soft cheeses can lead to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mercury contamination 
B)  intake of heavy metals like lead 
C)  low birthweights 
D)  foodborne illness from listeriosis. 
E)  phenylketonuria (PKU) 
A)  mercury contamination 
B)  intake of heavy metals like lead 
C)  low birthweights 
D)  foodborne illness from listeriosis. 
E)  phenylketonuria (PKU)

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

A)  inadequate folate 
B)  the mother being obese 
C)  the mother being underweight 
D)  family history of spina bifida 
E)  the mother being of Hispanic ethnicity 
A)  inadequate folate 
B)  the mother being obese 
C)  the mother being underweight 
D)  family history of spina bifida 
E)  the mother being of Hispanic ethnicity

Question 8

Discuss the energy needs and energy-yielding nutrient needs for a pregnant woman.

Accepted Answer

The enhanced work of pregnancy raises th

Question 9

To prevent dehydration, it is recommended that a lactating mother consume approximately ____ of water per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 to 7 cups 
B)  8 cups 
C)  10 to 11 cups 
D)  13 cups 
E)  16 cups 
A)  6 to 7 cups 
B)  8 cups 
C)  10 to 11 cups 
D)  13 cups 
E)  16 cups

Question 10

A low-birthweight infant is defined as a baby that weighs _______ at birth.

Accepted Answer

A)  3½ lb or less 
B)  4 lb or less 
C)  5 ½ lb or less 
D)  6½ lb or less 
E)  9 lb or less 
A)  3½ lb or less 
B)  4 lb or less 
C)  5 ½ lb or less 
D)  6½ lb or less 
E)  9 lb or less

Question 11

Which of the following is not a risk factor for gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  the mother being 33 years old 
B)  the mother being 24 years old 
C)  BMI of 29 at conception 
D)  the mother's sister having type 2 diabetes 
E)  the mother being African American or Native American 
A)  the mother being 33 years old 
B)  the mother being 24 years old 
C)  BMI of 29 at conception 
D)  the mother's sister having type 2 diabetes 
E)  the mother being African American or Native American

Question 12

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a mother who has experienced malnutrition prior to or after conception?

Accepted Answer

A)  inadequate fetal nourishment due to a poorly developed placenta. 
B)  a temporary loss of insulin secretion 
C)  if the baby is female, an elevated risk of that baby later in life to develop a chronic disease that could impair her ability to give birth to a healthy infant. 
D)  growth restriction in the fetus 
E)  higher risk of spontaneous abortion or stillbirth 
A)  inadequate fetal nourishment due to a poorly developed placenta. 
B)  a temporary loss of insulin secretion 
C)  if the baby is female, an elevated risk of that baby later in life to develop a chronic disease that could impair her ability to give birth to a healthy infant. 
D)  growth restriction in the fetus 
E)  higher risk of spontaneous abortion or stillbirth

Question 13

Describe the stages of fetal development from fertilization to birth.

Accepted Answer

A newly fertilized ovum is called a "zyg

Question 14

___________ is a condition that normally develops in the second half of pregnancy and that can increase risk of developing type 2 diabetes after pregnancy if overweight.

Accepted Answer

Gestationa

Question 15

A "belly button" is the scar in the middle of the abdomen that marks the former attachment of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  blastocyte 
B)  amniotic sac 
C)  placenta 
D)  umbilical cord 
E)  uterus 
A)  blastocyte 
B)  amniotic sac 
C)  placenta 
D)  umbilical cord 
E)  uterus

Question 16

Which nutrient does the body show a dramatic increase in absorption for during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium 
B)  protein 
C)  calcium 
D)  thiamin 
E)  magnesium 
A)  sodium 
B)  protein 
C)  calcium 
D)  thiamin 
E)  magnesium

Question 17

What substance increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  mercury 
B)  second-hand cigarette smoke 
C)  some herbal supplements 
D)  lead 
E)  prescription medications 
A)  mercury 
B)  second-hand cigarette smoke 
C)  some herbal supplements 
D)  lead 
E)  prescription medications

Question 18

_______ is the term used for a developing infant from the eighth week after conception until birth.

Accepted Answer

A)  Fetus 
B)  Ovum 
C)  Zygote 
D)  Embryo 
E)  Blastocyst 
A)  Fetus 
B)  Ovum 
C)  Zygote 
D)  Embryo 
E)  Blastocyst

Question 19

A health care provider who specializes in helping new mothers establish a healthy breastfeeding relationship with their infant is called a _____________.

Accepted Answer

certified

Question 20

__________ is the ability of a man and women to reproduce.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the ability of a man...

Exam 14: Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

_____ supplementation is associated with a lower incidence of neural tube defects.

________ are the two components that make up approximately 15 lb of the recommended weight gain during pregnancy.

Which of the following is a correct statement about preeclampsia?

Which of the following is not typically something that a pregnant woman of 35 years or older is at higher risk for?

Consumption of unpasteurized dairy products and soft cheeses can lead to ________.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for neural tube defects?

Discuss the energy needs and energy-yielding nutrient needs for a pregnant woman.

To prevent dehydration, it is recommended that a lactating mother consume approximately ____ of water per day.

A low-birthweight infant is defined as a baby that weighs _______ at birth.

Which of the following is not a risk factor for gestational diabetes?

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a mother who has experienced malnutrition prior to or after conception?

Describe the stages of fetal development from fertilization to birth.

___________ is a condition that normally develops in the second half of pregnancy and that can increase risk of developing type 2 diabetes after pregnancy if overweight.

A "belly button" is the scar in the middle of the abdomen that marks the former attachment of the ________.

Which nutrient does the body show a dramatic increase in absorption for during pregnancy?

What substance increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)?

_______ is the term used for a developing infant from the eighth week after conception until birth.

A health care provider who specializes in helping new mothers establish a healthy breastfeeding relationship with their infant is called a _____________.

__________ is the ability of a man and women to reproduce.

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starches, and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight, Obesity, and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins: A, D, E, and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Products

Enteral Nutrition Support

Parenteral Nutrition Support

Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Liver Disease and Gallstones

Diabetes Mellitus

Cardiovascular Diseases

Kidney Diseases

Cancer and Hiv Infection

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