Question 1

What describes a characteristic associated with adolescent pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) The recommended weight gain is approximately 35 pounds. 
B) The incidence of stillbirths and preterm births is 5 to 10 percent lower compared with adult women. 
C) The incidence of pregnancy-induced hypertension is 5 to 10 percent lower compared with older women. 
D) The time in labor is usually shorter than for older women because there are fewer overweight teenagers. 
A) The recommended weight gain is approximately 35 pounds. 
B) The incidence of stillbirths and preterm births is 5 to 10 percent lower compared with adult women. 
C) The incidence of pregnancy-induced hypertension is 5 to 10 percent lower compared with older women. 
D) The time in labor is usually shorter than for older women because there are fewer overweight teenagers.

Question 2

Jenny has just learned that she is 4 weeks pregnant (first trimester). She has been looking forward to all the ice cream, chips, and cakes she has seen women on TV and in the movies eating when they are pregnant. What is the most appropriate advice for Jenny? ​

Accepted Answer

A) She can eat these foods, but only up to 340 kcalories extra per day. 
B) She can eat these foods, but only up to 550 kcalories extra per day. 
C) She does not have increased energy needs in the first trimester and should not indulge herself. 
D) She should avoid these foods and instead, include one extra serving from each food group per day. 
A) She can eat these foods, but only up to 340 kcalories extra per day. 
B) She can eat these foods, but only up to 550 kcalories extra per day. 
C) She does not have increased energy needs in the first trimester and should not indulge herself. 
D) She should avoid these foods and instead, include one extra serving from each food group per day.

Question 3

Of the following nutrient needs, which is considered the most difficult to meet during pregnancy, often because of low body stores? ​

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) protein 
C) vitamin D 
D) vitamin B  6  
A) iron 
B) protein 
C) vitamin D 
D) vitamin B  6

Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: a condition characterized by seizures

Accepted Answer

The Answer of amniotic and iron and  25 and is...

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: excess intake of this substance in pregnancy known to result in intellectual disability in child

Accepted Answer

The Answer of amniotic and birthweight and 17-30 and  is...

Question 6

What is the recommended increase in daily energy intake, in kcalories, for the third trimester of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) ​200 
B) ​300 
C) ​450 
D) ​540 
A) ​200 
B) ​300 
C) ​450 
D) ​540

Question 7

Distinguish between alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder and alcohol-related birth defects.

Accepted Answer

The cluster of mental problems associate

Question 8

What is the term for the developing infant from the eighth week after conception until birth? ​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

A newly fertilized egg is known as a(n)____. ​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

You are working as a nutrition consultant in a women's health clinic and have been advising patients to make sure they consume about 400 micrograms of folate every day. One patient is aware that folate helps prevent birth defects but she isn't sure why she should take it if she is not pregnant. What is the most appropriate reply? ​

Accepted Answer

A) The folate supplementation prevents pernicious anemia, which increases the risk of spina bifida. 
B) The folate supplementation is needed to ensure a large store that can be utilized by the growing fetus. 
C) As long as supplementation begins the day pregnancy is confirmed, there is no risk of defects. 
D) The neural tube develops early on in pregnancy, often before the woman realizes she is pregnant. 
A) The folate supplementation prevents pernicious anemia, which increases the risk of spina bifida. 
B) The folate supplementation is needed to ensure a large store that can be utilized by the growing fetus. 
C) As long as supplementation begins the day pregnancy is confirmed, there is no risk of defects. 
D) The neural tube develops early on in pregnancy, often before the woman realizes she is pregnant.

Question 11

​I n preparation for pregnancy, a couple would benefit from ____.

Accepted Answer

A) limiting alcohol intake to fewer than two drinks per day 
B) consuming 800 micrograms folate per day 
C) receiving regular medical care 
D) achieving a BMI of 27 or less 
A) limiting alcohol intake to fewer than two drinks per day 
B) consuming 800 micrograms folate per day 
C) receiving regular medical care 
D) achieving a BMI of 27 or less

Question 12

Which statement describes an association between nutrient intake and lactation?

Accepted Answer

A) Milk production is increased by higher fluid intake. 
B) Ingestion of garlic may lead to an off-flavor of the milk. 
C) Inadequate protein intake lowers the protein concentration of the milk. 
D) The energy RDA for milk production calls for an additional 1000 kcalories per day. 
A) Milk production is increased by higher fluid intake. 
B) Ingestion of garlic may lead to an off-flavor of the milk. 
C) Inadequate protein intake lowers the protein concentration of the milk. 
D) The energy RDA for milk production calls for an additional 1000 kcalories per day.

Question 13

What is a characteristic of neural tube defects? ​

Accepted Answer

A) They occur in about 3000 pregnancies in the United States each year. 
B) They include common disorders such as liver and kidney disease. 
C) They can be prevented by supplementation of the pregnant woman's diet with vitamin B  12  . 
D) They are usually caused by exposure to environmental toxins. 
A) They occur in about 3000 pregnancies in the United States each year. 
B) They include common disorders such as liver and kidney disease. 
C) They can be prevented by supplementation of the pregnant woman's diet with vitamin B  12  . 
D) They are usually caused by exposure to environmental toxins.

Question 14

What best describes the cause of food cravings that develop during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) hormone-induced changes in sensitivity to taste and smell 
B) the pressure of the growing fetus on the lower esophageal sphincter 
C) physiological vitamin or mineral deficiencies 
D) the increased blood volume in the mother's body 
A) hormone-induced changes in sensitivity to taste and smell 
B) the pressure of the growing fetus on the lower esophageal sphincter 
C) physiological vitamin or mineral deficiencies 
D) the increased blood volume in the mother's body

Question 15

What is the recommended range of pregnancy weight gain, in pounds, for a single birth in an underweight woman?

Accepted Answer

A) 15 to 25 pounds 
B) 28 to 40 pounds 
C) 42 to 50 pounds 
D) 55 to 62 pounds 
A) 15 to 25 pounds 
B) 28 to 40 pounds 
C) 42 to 50 pounds 
D) 55 to 62 pounds

Question 16

What is the most reliable indicator of an infant's future health status?

Accepted Answer

A) infant birthweight 
B) prepregnancy weight 
C) weight gain during pregnancy 
D) nutrition status prior to pregnancy 
A) infant birthweight 
B) prepregnancy weight 
C) weight gain during pregnancy 
D) nutrition status prior to pregnancy

Question 17

Jane is visiting with her doctor during her second trimester of pregnancy and has just revealed her strange cravings. The doctor declared that Jane is experiencing pica, which is causing her intense craving for ____.

Accepted Answer

A) dirt 
B) garlic 
C) pickles 
D) pepperoni 
A) dirt 
B) garlic 
C) pickles 
D) pepperoni

Question 18

The process by which maternal nutrient intake affects the child's development of diseases later in life is known as ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A) retrogenetics 
B) reverse genetics 
C) fetal programming 
D) postpartum degenerative expression 
A) retrogenetics 
B) reverse genetics 
C) fetal programming 
D) postpartum degenerative expression

Question 19

What describes a characteristic of maternal nutrition and the development of abnormal metabolism? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Malnutrition during pregnancy leads to macrosomia and infant GI disturbances. 
B) Insufficient nutrient intake during pregnancy promotes hypertrophy of the kidneys and hypotension in adulthood. 
C) Nutrition during pregnancy is the chief determinant of pancreatic beta cell growth and thus affects the risk for type 2 diabetes. 
D) Malnutrition during pregnancy programs the fetus to modify the genetic composition of the placenta and thereby alter nutrient delivery through the umbilical cord. 
A) Malnutrition during pregnancy leads to macrosomia and infant GI disturbances. 
B) Insufficient nutrient intake during pregnancy promotes hypertrophy of the kidneys and hypotension in adulthood. 
C) Nutrition during pregnancy is the chief determinant of pancreatic beta cell growth and thus affects the risk for type 2 diabetes. 
D) Malnutrition during pregnancy programs the fetus to modify the genetic composition of the placenta and thereby alter nutrient delivery through the umbilical cord.

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: a recommended practice to prevent or alleviate constipation

Accepted Answer

The Answer of  35 and amniotic and pica and is...

Exam 14: Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

What describes a characteristic associated with adolescent pregnancy?

Jenny has just learned that she is 4 weeks pregnant (first trimester). She has been looking forward to all the ice cream, chips, and cakes she has seen women on TV and in the movies eating when they are pregnant. What is the most appropriate advice for Jenny? ​

Of the following nutrient needs, which is considered the most difficult to meet during pregnancy, often because of low body stores? ​

What is the recommended increase in daily energy intake, in kcalories, for the third trimester of pregnancy?

Distinguish between alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder and alcohol-related birth defects.

What is the term for the developing infant from the eighth week after conception until birth? ​

A newly fertilized egg is known as a(n)____. ​

​I n preparation for pregnancy, a couple would benefit from ____.

Which statement describes an association between nutrient intake and lactation?

What is a characteristic of neural tube defects? ​

What best describes the cause of food cravings that develop during pregnancy?

What is the recommended range of pregnancy weight gain, in pounds, for a single birth in an underweight woman?

What is the most reliable indicator of an infant's future health status?

Jane is visiting with her doctor during her second trimester of pregnancy and has just revealed her strange cravings. The doctor declared that Jane is experiencing pica, which is causing her intense craving for ____.

The process by which maternal nutrient intake affects the child's development of diseases later in life is known as ____. ​

What describes a characteristic of maternal nutrition and the development of abnormal metabolism? ​

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

Filters

Jenny has just learned that she is 4 weeks pregnant (first trimester). She has been looking forward to all the ice cream, chips, and cakes she has seen women on TV and in the movies eating when they are pregnant. What is the most appropriate advice for Jenny?

Of the following nutrient needs, which is considered the most difficult to meet during pregnancy, often because of low body stores?

What is the term for the developing infant from the eighth week after conception until birth?

A newly fertilized egg is known as a(n)____.

I n preparation for pregnancy, a couple would benefit from ____.

What is a characteristic of neural tube defects?

The process by which maternal nutrient intake affects the child's development of diseases later in life is known as ____.

What describes a characteristic of maternal nutrition and the development of abnormal metabolism?