Question 1

During pregnancy, food energy needs increase less than nutrient needs. To achieve this balance, food selection should include:

Accepted Answer

A) foods of lower nutrient density. 
B) increased portions of vitamin C-rich foods. 
C) use of whole milk and fatty meats. 
D) decreased portions of vitamin C-rich foods. 
E) decreased portions of calcium-rich foods. 
A) foods of lower nutrient density. 
B) increased portions of vitamin C-rich foods. 
C) use of whole milk and fatty meats. 
D) decreased portions of vitamin C-rich foods. 
E) decreased portions of calcium-rich foods.

Question 2

Practices that should be avoided during pregnancy include:

Accepted Answer

A) smoking cigarettes and consuming alcohol. 
B) smoking cigarettes, consuming alcohol, and consuming caffeine. 
C) consuming alcohol only. 
D) smoking cigarettes, consuming alcohol, exercise, and consuming fat. 
E) smoking cigarettes only. 
A) smoking cigarettes and consuming alcohol. 
B) smoking cigarettes, consuming alcohol, and consuming caffeine. 
C) consuming alcohol only. 
D) smoking cigarettes, consuming alcohol, exercise, and consuming fat. 
E) smoking cigarettes only.

Question 3

Describe the energy, carbohydrate, protein, and fat needs of a pregnant woman.

Accepted Answer

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Energy needs change as pregnancy prog

Question 4

An increased requirement for _____ during pregnancy is related to their roles in the synthesis of red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) calcium and vitamin K 
B) vitamin E and vitamin C 
C) folate and vitamin B12 
D) protein and calcium 
E) vitamin C and calcium 
A) calcium and vitamin K 
B) vitamin E and vitamin C 
C) folate and vitamin B12 
D) protein and calcium 
E) vitamin C and calcium

Question 5

In early pregnancy, intestinal absorption of _____ doubles, which is stored in the mother's bones.

Accepted Answer

A) phosphorus 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin D 
D) calcium 
E) hydroxyapatite 
A) phosphorus 
B) vitamin C 
C) vitamin D 
D) calcium 
E) hydroxyapatite

Question 6

How long should the infant be encouraged to nurse on each breast?

Accepted Answer

A) two to four minutes 
B) four to eight minutes 
C) until the infant has obtained half of the appropriate amount of milk 
D) as long as the infant wishes 
E) until the breast is depleted of milk 
A) two to four minutes 
B) four to eight minutes 
C) until the infant has obtained half of the appropriate amount of milk 
D) as long as the infant wishes 
E) until the breast is depleted of milk

Question 7

In which situation should a mother refrain from breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

A) use of birth control pills 
B) an ordinary cold 
C) drug addiction 
D) moderate coffee consumption 
E) a vegan diet 
A) use of birth control pills 
B) an ordinary cold 
C) drug addiction 
D) moderate coffee consumption 
E) a vegan diet

Question 8

In which year was infant mortality the highest?

Accepted Answer

A) 1915 
B) 1960 
C) 1980 
D) 2010 
E) 2020 
A) 1915 
B) 1960 
C) 1980 
D) 2010 
E) 2020

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: ovum

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the cluster of symptoms seen in an is...

Question 10

Match between columns
                        Premises: blastocyst

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the presence of abnormal glucose tolerance during is...

Question 11

Match between columns
                        Premises: implantation

Accepted Answer

The Answer of the developmental stage of the embryo when is...

Question 12

Which nutrients are typically found in greater quantities in prenatal supplements compared to regular vitamin/mineral supplements?

Accepted Answer

A) sodium, potassium, chloride 
B) thiamin, niacin, riboflavin 
C) folate, iron, calcium 
D) folate, vitamin B12, vitamin A 
E) folate, calcium, magnesium 
A) sodium, potassium, chloride 
B) thiamin, niacin, riboflavin 
C) folate, iron, calcium 
D) folate, vitamin B12, vitamin A 
E) folate, calcium, magnesium

Question 13

For a healthy pregnant woman, physicians often recommend:

Accepted Answer

A) multivitamin and mineral supplements and weight gain of about 25-35 pounds 
B) no vitamin or mineral supplements and weight gain of at least 30 pounds 
C) vitamin C supplements and weight gain of about 20 pounds 
D) multivitamin and mineral supplements and weight gain of no more than 20 pounds 
E) as much weight gain as possible to supply the energy needs of the developing fetus 
A) multivitamin and mineral supplements and weight gain of about 25-35 pounds 
B) no vitamin or mineral supplements and weight gain of at least 30 pounds 
C) vitamin C supplements and weight gain of about 20 pounds 
D) multivitamin and mineral supplements and weight gain of no more than 20 pounds 
E) as much weight gain as possible to supply the energy needs of the developing fetus

Question 14

Women who enter pregnancy with iron-deficiency anemia have a greater risk of:

Accepted Answer

A) preterm delivery. 
B) excessive weight gain. 
C) inadequate weight gain. 
D) gestational diabetes. 
E) macular degeneration. 
A) preterm delivery. 
B) excessive weight gain. 
C) inadequate weight gain. 
D) gestational diabetes. 
E) macular degeneration.

Question 15

Describe the functions of the placenta in supporting fetal growth.

Accepted Answer

A major reason that the mother's pre-pre

Question 16

If a woman gains 30 pounds during pregnancy, the net amount of body fat she gains is about:

Accepted Answer

A) 1 pound. 
B) 7 pounds. 
C) 10 pounds. 
D) 15 pounds. 
E) 20 pounds. 
A) 1 pound. 
B) 7 pounds. 
C) 10 pounds. 
D) 15 pounds. 
E) 20 pounds.

Question 17

In the United States, about _____ of infants are still breastfeeding at one year of age.

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 35% 
D) 50% 
E) 60% 
A) 10% 
B) 25% 
C) 35% 
D) 50% 
E) 60%

Question 18

Low-carbohydrate diets during pregnancy:

Accepted Answer

A) help to prevent excess weight gain for the mother. 
B) may impair brain development in the fetus. 
C) may lead to pre-term labor. 
D) aid in preventing gestational diabetes. 
E) may boost brain development in the fetus. 
A) help to prevent excess weight gain for the mother. 
B) may impair brain development in the fetus. 
C) may lead to pre-term labor. 
D) aid in preventing gestational diabetes. 
E) may boost brain development in the fetus.

Question 19

The RDA for protein during pregnancy is an additional _____ grams per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 20 
D) 25 
E) 35 
A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 20 
D) 25 
E) 35

Question 20

The developing brain of a fetus contains substantial amounts of lipid material and depends on _____ for proper development and function.

Accepted Answer

A) long-chain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids 
B) monounsaturated fatty acids 
C) cholesterol 
D) medium-chain fatty acids 
E) saturated fats 
A) long-chain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids 
B) monounsaturated fatty acids 
C) cholesterol 
D) medium-chain fatty acids 
E) saturated fats

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

During pregnancy, food energy needs increase less than nutrient needs. To achieve this balance, food selection should include:

Practices that should be avoided during pregnancy include:

Describe the energy, carbohydrate, protein, and fat needs of a pregnant woman.

An increased requirement for _____ during pregnancy is related to their roles in the synthesis of red blood cells.

In early pregnancy, intestinal absorption of _____ doubles, which is stored in the mother's bones.

How long should the infant be encouraged to nurse on each breast?

In which situation should a mother refrain from breastfeeding?

In which year was infant mortality the highest?

Which nutrients are typically found in greater quantities in prenatal supplements compared to regular vitamin/mineral supplements?

For a healthy pregnant woman, physicians often recommend:

Women who enter pregnancy with iron-deficiency anemia have a greater risk of:

Describe the functions of the placenta in supporting fetal growth.

If a woman gains 30 pounds during pregnancy, the net amount of body fat she gains is about:

In the United States, about _____ of infants are still breastfeeding at one year of age.

Low-carbohydrate diets during pregnancy:

The RDA for protein during pregnancy is an additional _____ grams per day.

The developing brain of a fetus contains substantial amounts of lipid material and depends on _____ for proper development and function.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Digestion and Absorption

Metabolism, Energy Balance, and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Fitness and Nutrition

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Illness and Nutrition Care

Medications, Diet-Drug Interactions, and Herbal Supplements

Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

Foods and Food Consistency for Upper Gi Disorders

Fiber-Modified Diets for Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders

Carbohydrate- and Fat-Modified Diets for Malabsorption Disorders

Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

Carbohydrate-Controlled Diets for Diabetes Mellitus

Fat-Controlled, Mineral-Modified Diets for Cardiovascular Diseases

Protein-, Mineral-, and Fluid-Modified Diets for Kidney Diseases

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Energy- and Protein-Modified Diets for Cancer and Hiv Infection

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