Question 1

Research suggests that low-birthweight babies may experience:

Accepted Answer

A) a higher adult IQ. 
B) much better eyesight. 
C) tall stature. 
D) greater risk of heart disease and hypertension. 
E) greater risk of psychological problems. 
A) a higher adult IQ. 
B) much better eyesight. 
C) tall stature. 
D) greater risk of heart disease and hypertension. 
E) greater risk of psychological problems.

Question 2

Breastfeeding should not begin until one month following birth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The _____ surrounds and cradles the fetus, cushioning it with fluids.

Accepted Answer

A) amniotic sac 
B) cervix 
C) placenta 
D) blastocyst 
E) umbilical cord 
A) amniotic sac 
B) cervix 
C) placenta 
D) blastocyst 
E) umbilical cord

Question 4

What are some benefits of physical activity during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) It improves the overall fitness of the fetus. 
B) It prevents or manages type 1 diabetes. 
C) It prevents early onset vitamin D deficiency. 
D) It may result in fewer discomforts during pregnancy. 
E) It promotes an earlier delivery. 
A) It improves the overall fitness of the fetus. 
B) It prevents or manages type 1 diabetes. 
C) It prevents early onset vitamin D deficiency. 
D) It may result in fewer discomforts during pregnancy. 
E) It promotes an earlier delivery.

Question 5

Milk is forced to the front of the breast when an infant begins to nurse. This is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) rooting reflex 
B) rooting reflex. 
C) infant grasp. 
D) letdown reflex. 
E) pumping reflex. 
A) rooting reflex 
B) rooting reflex. 
C) infant grasp. 
D) letdown reflex. 
E) pumping reflex.

Question 6

Mothers should breastfeed their infants:

Accepted Answer

A) on demand. 
B) every four hours. 
C) as soon as she can feel that the milk has been replenished. 
D) no more than 5 times in a 24 hour period. 
E) every 30 minutes. 
A) on demand. 
B) every four hours. 
C) as soon as she can feel that the milk has been replenished. 
D) no more than 5 times in a 24 hour period. 
E) every 30 minutes.

Question 7

To meet her increased energy needs, a breastfeeding woman is advised to consume an extra _____ kcalories per day until her infant is 6 months old.

Accepted Answer

A) 230 
B) 330 
C) 430 
D) 530 
E) 630 
A) 230 
B) 330 
C) 430 
D) 530 
E) 630

Question 8

What are the concerns of mothers positive for HIV when it comes to breastfeeding and infant health?

Accepted Answer

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV, r

Question 9

The adverse effects of cigarette smoking by pregnant women include:

Accepted Answer

A) gestational diabetes. 
B) inability to breastfeed. 
C) nicotine resistance. 
D) slowed growth in the fetus. 
E) excessive maternal weight gain. 
A) gestational diabetes. 
B) inability to breastfeed. 
C) nicotine resistance. 
D) slowed growth in the fetus. 
E) excessive maternal weight gain.

Question 10

The developing infant from two to eight weeks after conception is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) fetus. 
B) embryo. 
C) ovum. 
D) blastocyst. 
E) lanugo. 
A) fetus. 
B) embryo. 
C) ovum. 
D) blastocyst. 
E) lanugo.

Question 11

Infants who are _____ experience a wide array of health problems-poor growth, hearing impairment, vomiting, breathing difficulties, and even unexplained death.

Accepted Answer

A) "smoked and smothered" 
B) "smoked out" 
C) "smoked over" 
D) "smoked under" 
E) "smoking guns" 
A) "smoked and smothered" 
B) "smoked out" 
C) "smoked over" 
D) "smoked under" 
E) "smoking guns"

Question 12

A surgical childbirth, in which the infant is taken through an incision in the woman's abdomen is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) collateral excision. 
B) ectopic extraction. 
C) cutaway birth. 
D) cesarean section. 
E) critical period. 
A) collateral excision. 
B) ectopic extraction. 
C) cutaway birth. 
D) cesarean section. 
E) critical period.

Question 13

A low birthweight baby has a statistically greater chance of contracting diseases and dying early in life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If you were to counsel a pregnant woman suffering from "morning" sickness, you might suggest they:

Accepted Answer

A) limit the amount of fat in her diet. 
B) take iron supplements on an empty stomach. 
C) limit meals to three a day. 
D) eat the foods she wants when she feels like eating. 
E) only eat a large lunch, because breakfast will likely make her nauseous. 
A) limit the amount of fat in her diet. 
B) take iron supplements on an empty stomach. 
C) limit meals to three a day. 
D) eat the foods she wants when she feels like eating. 
E) only eat a large lunch, because breakfast will likely make her nauseous.

Question 15

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dietetic Association support exclusive breastfeeding until an infant is _____ months old.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 6 
C) 9 
D) 12 
E) 15 
A) 3 
B) 6 
C) 9 
D) 12 
E) 15

Question 16

Describe the effects of smoking, alcohol consumption, and excessive caffeine consumption on the growth and development of the fetus.

Accepted Answer

Constituents of cigarette smoke, such as

Question 17

To encourage breastfeeding, maternity facilities would be wise to adopt which of these policies?

Accepted Answer

A) Give artificial nipples or pacifiers to breastfeeding infants. 
B) Help mothers initiate breastfeeding as early as one week after birth. 
C) Train all health care staff in the skills necessary to implement the breastfeeding policy. 
D) Force mothers to breastfeed their infants even when they are asleep. 
E) Keep babies in the nursery until feeding time to allow new mothers to rest. 
A) Give artificial nipples or pacifiers to breastfeeding infants. 
B) Help mothers initiate breastfeeding as early as one week after birth. 
C) Train all health care staff in the skills necessary to implement the breastfeeding policy. 
D) Force mothers to breastfeed their infants even when they are asleep. 
E) Keep babies in the nursery until feeding time to allow new mothers to rest.

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: eclampsia

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a serious foodborne infection that can cause is...

Question 19

Examine the following menu for a pregnant woman: ​ 
 &#8203;    Breakfast 2 scrambled eggs 1 whole-wheat English muffin 1 cup orange juice   Lunch 2 pieces (4 oz.) fried chicken 2 wheat rolls w/butter &frac12; cup mashed potatoes and gravy Iced tea   Dinner 3 oz. pork chop 1 ear corn on the cob Lettuce and tomato salad  w/2 tbsp. dressing 2 cups low-fat milk    &#8203; 
According to the recommended food intake for pregnancy, what is wrong with this menu?

Accepted Answer

A) it lacks adequate meat and milk, and offers too much starch 
B) it lacks vegetables and fruits, especially a vitamin A-rich variety, and lacks adequate milk 
C) it lacks adequate meat, milk, and fruits and vegetables 
D) it lacks vegetables and fruits, especially a vitamin A-rich variety, and offers too much starch 
E) it lacks milk, fruits and vegetables, and offers too much starch 
A) it lacks adequate meat and milk, and offers too much starch 
B) it lacks vegetables and fruits, especially a vitamin A-rich variety, and lacks adequate milk 
C) it lacks adequate meat, milk, and fruits and vegetables 
D) it lacks vegetables and fruits, especially a vitamin A-rich variety, and offers too much starch 
E) it lacks milk, fruits and vegetables, and offers too much starch

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: preeclampsia

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a severe complication during pregnancy in which is...

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

Research suggests that low-birthweight babies may experience:

Breastfeeding should not begin until one month following birth.

The _____ surrounds and cradles the fetus, cushioning it with fluids.

What are some benefits of physical activity during pregnancy?

Milk is forced to the front of the breast when an infant begins to nurse. This is called the:

Mothers should breastfeed their infants:

To meet her increased energy needs, a breastfeeding woman is advised to consume an extra _____ kcalories per day until her infant is 6 months old.

What are the concerns of mothers positive for HIV when it comes to breastfeeding and infant health?

The adverse effects of cigarette smoking by pregnant women include:

The developing infant from two to eight weeks after conception is called a(n):

Infants who are _____ experience a wide array of health problems-poor growth, hearing impairment, vomiting, breathing difficulties, and even unexplained death.

A surgical childbirth, in which the infant is taken through an incision in the woman's abdomen is called a(n):

A low birthweight baby has a statistically greater chance of contracting diseases and dying early in life.

If you were to counsel a pregnant woman suffering from "morning" sickness, you might suggest they:

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dietetic Association support exclusive breastfeeding until an infant is _____ months old.

Describe the effects of smoking, alcohol consumption, and excessive caffeine consumption on the growth and development of the fetus.

To encourage breastfeeding, maternity facilities would be wise to adopt which of these policies?

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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