Question 1

What nutrient forms a soft,easily digestible curd in the baby's stomach?

Accepted Answer

A) Copper 
B) Vitamin K 
C) Whey 
D) Casein 
E) Iron 
A) Copper 
B) Vitamin K 
C) Whey 
D) Casein 
E) Iron

Question 2

Which of the following is a nutritional benefit of breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

A) It provides optimal nutrition to the infant. 
B) The balance of nutrients matches requirements needed for human growth. 
C) Infants do not need additional fluids or water when breastfeeding. 
D) The low protein content is easily tolerated. 
E) All of the above are considered nutritional benefits. 
A) It provides optimal nutrition to the infant. 
B) The balance of nutrients matches requirements needed for human growth. 
C) Infants do not need additional fluids or water when breastfeeding. 
D) The low protein content is easily tolerated. 
E) All of the above are considered nutritional benefits.

Question 3

The 2002 DRI for lactating women is _____ additional calories per day during the first 6 months with a 0.8 kg per month weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) 200 
B) 330 
C) 500 
D) 650 
E) unlimited 
A) 200 
B) 330 
C) 500 
D) 650 
E) unlimited

Question 4

Healthy People 2020 breastfeeding objectives for the nation include increasing the number of all women who exclusively breastfeed through six months to approximately _____%.

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 45 
C) 50 
D) 75 
E) 100 
A) 25 
B) 45 
C) 50 
D) 75 
E) 100

Question 5

When breastfeeding,you should hear a smacking or clicking sound which indicates the baby is getting milk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What would be the best response to a new mother who asks you: "My baby is two months old and I just started working again part time;I pump once at work every day,and get between two and three ounces.Is this enough?"

Accepted Answer

A) It depends on how much your baby drinks. 
B) You will need to pump or nurse every 2-3 hours to maintain your supply. 
C) It is imperative that you are consistent with pumping and feeding. 
D) All of the above 
A) It depends on how much your baby drinks. 
B) You will need to pump or nurse every 2-3 hours to maintain your supply. 
C) It is imperative that you are consistent with pumping and feeding. 
D) All of the above

Question 7

The dominant carbohydrate in human milk is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) galactose 
B) glucose 
C) lactose 
D) sucrose 
E) maltose 
A) galactose 
B) glucose 
C) lactose 
D) sucrose 
E) maltose

Question 8

Which of the following correctly describes the current status of breastfeeding in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Women are meeting the Healthy People 2020 goals for breastfeeding initiation,but not for breastfeeding at 6 and 12 months. 
B) Women are meeting the Healthy People 2020 goals for breastfeeding initiation and breastfeeding at 6 months,but not for 12 months. 
C) Women are meeting all the Healthy People 2020 goals for breastfeeding;therefore there is discussion of revising the goals to set a higher target. 
D) Women in the south are not meeting any of the Healthy People 2020 breastfeeding objectives. 
A) Women are meeting the Healthy People 2020 goals for breastfeeding initiation,but not for breastfeeding at 6 and 12 months. 
B) Women are meeting the Healthy People 2020 goals for breastfeeding initiation and breastfeeding at 6 months,but not for 12 months. 
C) Women are meeting all the Healthy People 2020 goals for breastfeeding;therefore there is discussion of revising the goals to set a higher target. 
D) Women in the south are not meeting any of the Healthy People 2020 breastfeeding objectives.

Question 9

A nursing mother is given a diaper bag full of formula samples and coupons by her nurse upon discharge from the hospital.What is the nurse telling her?

Accepted Answer

A) She has been a great patient and her nurse wants to give her a gift. 
B) The nurse wants to make sure she can get a discount on formula should she decide to try it instead of breastfeed. 
C) The nurse knows she is returning to work and will need to supplement the baby's diet. 
D) The nurse is letting her know that formula is just as good as breast milk. 
E) Both b and c 
A) She has been a great patient and her nurse wants to give her a gift. 
B) The nurse wants to make sure she can get a discount on formula should she decide to try it instead of breastfeed. 
C) The nurse knows she is returning to work and will need to supplement the baby's diet. 
D) The nurse is letting her know that formula is just as good as breast milk. 
E) Both b and c

Question 10

Protein content in human milk is affected by the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) age of the infant 
B) amount of protein in the mother's diet 
C) hormone variation in the mother 
D) All of the above 
E) a and c only 
A) age of the infant 
B) amount of protein in the mother's diet 
C) hormone variation in the mother 
D) All of the above 
E) a and c only

Question 11

Maternal psychological benefits related to breastfeeding include all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) increased self-confidence. 
B) bonding with the breast fed infant. 
C) a slower return to pre-pregnancy weight. 
D) All of the above are psychological benefits. 
A) increased self-confidence. 
B) bonding with the breast fed infant. 
C) a slower return to pre-pregnancy weight. 
D) All of the above are psychological benefits.

Question 12

The goal set for 2020 is for at least _____% of women to ever breastfeed their infants.

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 50 
C) 75 
D) 82 
E) 90 
A) 25 
B) 50 
C) 75 
D) 82 
E) 90

Question 13

It is recommended that women allow infants to drain one breast completely before offering the other breast primarily because:

Accepted Answer

A) this allows them to get more foremilk,which may decrease incidence of diarrhea and prevent colic. 
B) this allows them to get both foremilk and hindmilk,which may decrease incidence of diarrhea. 
C) this prevents excess gas from forming. 
A) this allows them to get more foremilk,which may decrease incidence of diarrhea and prevent colic. 
B) this allows them to get both foremilk and hindmilk,which may decrease incidence of diarrhea. 
C) this prevents excess gas from forming.

What nutrient forms a soft,easily digestible curd in the baby's stomach?

Which of the following is a nutritional benefit of breastfeeding?

The 2002 DRI for lactating women is _____ additional calories per day during the first 6 months with a 0.8 kg per month weight loss.

Healthy People 2020 breastfeeding objectives for the nation include increasing the number of all women who exclusively breastfeed through six months to approximately _____%.

When breastfeeding,you should hear a smacking or clicking sound which indicates the baby is getting milk.

What would be the best response to a new mother who asks you: "My baby is two months old and I just started working again part time;I pump once at work every day,and get between two and three ounces.Is this enough?"

The dominant carbohydrate in human milk is _____.

Which of the following correctly describes the current status of breastfeeding in the United States?

A nursing mother is given a diaper bag full of formula samples and coupons by her nurse upon discharge from the hospital.What is the nurse telling her?

Protein content in human milk is affected by the _____.

Maternal psychological benefits related to breastfeeding include all the following EXCEPT:

The goal set for 2020 is for at least _____% of women to ever breastfeed their infants.

It is recommended that women allow infants to drain one breast completely before offering the other breast primarily because:

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Exam 6: Nutrition During Lactation

What nutrient forms a soft,easily digestible curd in the baby's stomach?

Which of the following is a nutritional benefit of breastfeeding?

The 2002 DRI for lactating women is _____ additional calories per day during the first 6 months with a 0.8 kg per month weight loss.

Healthy People 2020 breastfeeding objectives for the nation include increasing the number of all women who exclusively breastfeed through six months to approximately _____%.

When breastfeeding,you should hear a smacking or clicking sound which indicates the baby is getting milk.

What would be the best response to a new mother who asks you: "My baby is two months old and I just started working again part time;I pump once at work every day,and get between two and three ounces.Is this enough?"

The dominant carbohydrate in human milk is _____.

Which of the following correctly describes the current status of breastfeeding in the United States?

A nursing mother is given a diaper bag full of formula samples and coupons by her nurse upon discharge from the hospital.What is the nurse telling her?

Protein content in human milk is affected by the _____.

Maternal psychological benefits related to breastfeeding include all the following EXCEPT:

The goal set for 2020 is for at least _____% of women to ever breastfeed their infants.

It is recommended that women allow infants to drain one breast completely before offering the other breast primarily because:

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

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Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions

Infant Nutrition

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Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

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Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

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Adolescent Nutrition

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