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

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A nursing woman produces about 100 ounces of milk a day.

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A man's nutrition may affect his _____ and possibly the genetic contributions he makes to his children.

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An obese women should gain between _____ pounds during pregnancy.

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Discuss the potential health problems of a low-birthweight infant.

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A lactating mother should avoid all types of oral contraceptives.

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A low intake of folate increases the likelihood that an infant will be born with a:

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Pregnant women who are vegans do not eat any animal products; therefore, these women should get their protein from:

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Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.
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spina bifida
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the stage of development in which the blastocyst embeds itself into the wall of the uterus and begins to develop
an uncommon and always fatal type of neural tube defect; characterized by the absence of a brain
an organ in the uterus through which the fetus receives nutrients and oxygen
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spina bifida
the stage of development in which the blastocyst embeds itself into the wall of the uterus and begins to develop
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Give two examples of neural tube defects in infants and how the risk of these defects can be reduced.

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Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.
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uterus
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an uncommon and always fatal type of neural tube defect; characterized by the absence of a brain
the developmental stage of the embryo when it is about five days old and ready for implantation
a serious central nervous system birth defect that often results in lifelong disability or death
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uterus
an uncommon and always fatal type of neural tube defect; characterized by the absence of a brain
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Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.
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fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
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an organ in the uterus through which the fetus receives nutrients and oxygen
the cluster of symptoms seen in an infant or child whose mother consumed excessive alcohol during her pregnancy
a serious foodborne infection that can cause severe brain infection or death in a fetus or newborn
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fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
an organ in the uterus through which the fetus receives nutrients and oxygen
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics  recommend that infants breastfeed with complementary foods for the first _____ months of life.

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A woman who has an active, infectious case of _____ should not breastfeed.

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Match each nutrition term with the appropriate definition.
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placenta
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one of the most common types of neural tube defects; characterized by the incomplete closure of the spinal cord and its bony encasement
the female reproductive cell, capable of developing into a new organism upon fertilization; commonly referred to as an egg
the presence of abnormal glucose tolerance during pregnancy
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placenta
one of the most common types of neural tube defects; characterized by the incomplete closure of the spinal cord and its bony encasement
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Increasing maternal fluid intake does not increase breast milk volume.

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Improper breastfeeding position is a frequent cause of sore nipples.

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Because of concern about mercury contamination, pregnant women are advised to avoid:

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The most common cause of maternal mortality in developed countries is:

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The effects of malnutrition during critical periods in pregnancy:

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A pregnant woman's daily energy needs increase by _____ kcalories in the first trimester, ____ kcalories in the second trimester, and _____ kcalories in the third trimester.

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