Question 1

​Which statement correctly describes the health status of mother and infant for small for gestation age (SGA)and large for gestation age (LGA)newborns?

Accepted Answer

A)  LGA newborns experience far higher illness and death rates than do SGA infants.​ 
B)  ​Delivery complications in mothers tend to be lower with LGA newborns than SGA newborns. 
C)  ​Postpartum complications in mothers tend to be lower with LGA newborns than SGA newborns. 
D)  ​SGA newborns tend to be taller later in life than LGA newborns. 
E)  ​LGA newborns tend to have higher rates of postpartum hemorrhage than SGA newborns. 
A)  LGA newborns experience far higher illness and death rates than do SGA infants.​ 
B)  ​Delivery complications in mothers tend to be lower with LGA newborns than SGA newborns. 
C)  ​Postpartum complications in mothers tend to be lower with LGA newborns than SGA newborns. 
D)  ​SGA newborns tend to be taller later in life than LGA newborns. 
E)  ​LGA newborns tend to have higher rates of postpartum hemorrhage than SGA newborns.

Question 2

​The changes in maternal physiology affect all parts of the body.Which change would be unlikely to occur in a woman's gastrointestinal tract during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​decreased gastric and intestinal transit time 
B)  ​relaxed gastrointestinal tract muscle tone 
C)  ​heartburn 
D)  ​constipation 
E)  ​nausea 
A)  ​decreased gastric and intestinal transit time 
B)  ​relaxed gastrointestinal tract muscle tone 
C)  ​heartburn 
D)  ​constipation 
E)  ​nausea

Question 3

​Infants are generally considered to have experienced _____ if their weight for gestational age or length is low.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​spina bifida 
B)  ​intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) 
C)  ​cerebral palsy 
D)  ​dystocia 
E)  ​rickets 
A)  ​spina bifida 
B)  ​intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) 
C)  ​cerebral palsy 
D)  ​dystocia 
E)  ​rickets

Question 4

​A baby born to a single mom who lost her job and experienced a severe food shortage near the end of her pregnancy is more likely to be classified as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​very small for gestational age (vSG
A)  
B)  ​disproportionately small for gestational age (dSG
A)  
C)  ​proportionately small for gestational age (pSG
A)  
D)  ​appropriate for gestational age (AG
A)  
E)  ​large for gestational age (LG
A)  
A)  ​very small for gestational age (vSG
A)  
B)  ​disproportionately small for gestational age (dSG
A)  
C)  ​proportionately small for gestational age (pSG
A)  
D)  ​appropriate for gestational age (AG
A)  
E)  ​large for gestational age (LG
A)

Question 5

Give five examples of the ways in which nutrient requirements during pregnancy change.

Accepted Answer

Nutrient requirements vary dur

Question 6

List four of the 2020 health objectives for the nation related to pregnant women and infants.

Accepted Answer

The 2020 health objectives for the natio

Question 7

​Which substance readily passes through the placenta to the fetus,where it can act as a toxin and interrupt normal growth and development?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​protein 
B)  ​oxygen 
C)  ​vitamin A 
D)  ​alcohol 
E)  ​glucose 
A)  ​protein 
B)  ​oxygen 
C)  ​vitamin A 
D)  ​alcohol 
E)  ​glucose

Question 8

​Which substance is unable to be transported across the placenta?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​water 
B)  ​cholesterol 
C)  ​oxygen 
D)  ​ketones 
E)  ​insulin 
A)  ​water 
B)  ​cholesterol 
C)  ​oxygen 
D)  ​ketones 
E)  ​insulin

Question 9

Matching
-Developmental plasticity​

Accepted Answer

A) ​The ability of the fetus to modify gene functions when exposed to adverse conditions 
B) The number of previous deliveries experienced by a woman 
C) ​An eating disorder characterized by the compulsion to eat substances that are not food 
D) Marked by failure of spinal cord to close 
E) Heritable changes in gene function that do not entail a change in DNA sequence
F)Absence of brain or spinal cord
G)​Number of pregnancies a woman has experienced
H)Caused by inadequate maternal intake of iodine during pregnancy
I)A parasitic infection that can impair fetal brain development
J)Severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy 
A) ​The ability of the fetus to modify gene functions when exposed to adverse conditions 
B) The number of previous deliveries experienced by a woman 
C) ​An eating disorder characterized by the compulsion to eat substances that are not food 
D) Marked by failure of spinal cord to close 
E) Heritable changes in gene function that do not entail a change in DNA sequence
F)Absence of brain or spinal cord
G)​Number of pregnancies a woman has experienced
H)Caused by inadequate maternal intake of iodine during pregnancy
I)A parasitic infection that can impair fetal brain development
J)Severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

Question 10

Population-wide improvements in social circumstances,infectious disease control,and availability of _____ have corresponded to greater reductions in infant mortality than have technological advances in medical care.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​industrial development 
B)  ​vaccination 
C)  ​safe and nutritious foods 
D)  ​transportation 
E)  ​pre- and post-pregnancy counseling 
A)  ​industrial development 
B)  ​vaccination 
C)  ​safe and nutritious foods 
D)  ​transportation 
E)  ​pre- and post-pregnancy counseling

Question 11

List at least four cases in which multivitamin and mineral prenatal supplements may benefit pregnant women.

Accepted Answer

Pregnant women who do not ordinarily con

Question 12

​A pregnant woman experiencing nausea may be recommended to take _____ supplements to decrease her symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​vitamin B6 
B)  ​iron 
C)  ​folate 
D)  ​vitamin D 
E)  ​calcium 
A)  ​vitamin B6 
B)  ​iron 
C)  ​folate 
D)  ​vitamin D 
E)  ​calcium

Question 13

Discuss ways in which the Montreal Diet Dispensary and WIC aid and promote the health of pregnant women.

Accepted Answer

The Montreal Diet Dispensary (MDD)serves

Question 14

Insulin-like growth factor-1 is the primary growth stimulator of the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

​Pregnant women are advised to consume at least _____ of all grains consumed as whole grains.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​1/4 
B)  ​1/3 
C)  ​1/2 
D)  ​2/3 
E)  ​3/4 
A)  ​1/4 
B)  ​1/3 
C)  ​1/2 
D)  ​2/3 
E)  ​3/4

Question 16

Protein requirements in vegetarians whose main source of protein is _____ may be 30 percent higher than for non-vegetarians.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​dietary fiber 
B)  ​fruits and nuts 
C)  ​low-fat dairy products 
D)  ​whole-grain products 
E)  ​cereals and legumes 
A)  ​dietary fiber 
B)  ​fruits and nuts 
C)  ​low-fat dairy products 
D)  ​whole-grain products 
E)  ​cereals and legumes

Question 17

Matching
-Epigenetic​

Accepted Answer

A) ​The ability of the fetus to modify gene functions when exposed to adverse conditions 
B) The number of previous deliveries experienced by a woman 
C) ​An eating disorder characterized by the compulsion to eat substances that are not food 
D) Marked by failure of spinal cord to close 
E) Heritable changes in gene function that do not entail a change in DNA sequence
F)Absence of brain or spinal cord
G)​Number of pregnancies a woman has experienced
H)Caused by inadequate maternal intake of iodine during pregnancy
I)A parasitic infection that can impair fetal brain development
J)Severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy 
A) ​The ability of the fetus to modify gene functions when exposed to adverse conditions 
B) The number of previous deliveries experienced by a woman 
C) ​An eating disorder characterized by the compulsion to eat substances that are not food 
D) Marked by failure of spinal cord to close 
E) Heritable changes in gene function that do not entail a change in DNA sequence
F)Absence of brain or spinal cord
G)​Number of pregnancies a woman has experienced
H)Caused by inadequate maternal intake of iodine during pregnancy
I)A parasitic infection that can impair fetal brain development
J)Severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

Question 18

​Decreased conversion of glucose to glycogen and fat,lowered maternal utilization of glucose,and increased liver production of glucose help _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ensure the mother does not gain excessive weight during the second half of pregnancy​ 
B)  ​ensure a constant supply of fat for maternal energy needs 
C)  ​ensure a constant supply of glucose for fetal growth and development 
D)  ​ensure that women do not expend too much energy on metabolism and have plenty of energy to support fetal growth 
E)  ​promote healthy weight gain for pregnant women 
A)  ensure the mother does not gain excessive weight during the second half of pregnancy​ 
B)  ​ensure a constant supply of fat for maternal energy needs 
C)  ​ensure a constant supply of glucose for fetal growth and development 
D)  ​ensure that women do not expend too much energy on metabolism and have plenty of energy to support fetal growth 
E)  ​promote healthy weight gain for pregnant women

Question 19

​Inadequate intake of _____ during pregnancy has been associated with neural-tube defects.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​vitamin D 
B)  ​choline 
C)  ​vitamin A 
D)  ​DHA 
E)  ​folate 
A)  ​vitamin D 
B)  ​choline 
C)  ​vitamin A 
D)  ​DHA 
E)  ​folate

Question 20

​The placenta transports _____ between the mother and fetus.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​blood only 
B)  ​nutrients only 
C)  ​gas only 
D)  ​blood and nutrients 
E)  ​nutrients and gas 
A)  ​blood only 
B)  ​nutrients only 
C)  ​gas only 
D)  ​blood and nutrients 
E)  ​nutrients and gas

Which statement correctly describes the health status of mother and infant for small for gestation age (SGA)and large for gestation age (LGA)newborns?

The changes in maternal physiology affect all parts of the body.Which change would be unlikely to occur in a woman's gastrointestinal tract during pregnancy?

Infants are generally considered to have experienced _____ if their weight for gestational age or length is low.

A baby born to a single mom who lost her job and experienced a severe food shortage near the end of her pregnancy is more likely to be classified as _____.

Give five examples of the ways in which nutrient requirements during pregnancy change.

List four of the 2020 health objectives for the nation related to pregnant women and infants.

Which substance readily passes through the placenta to the fetus,where it can act as a toxin and interrupt normal growth and development?

Which substance is unable to be transported across the placenta?

Matching -Developmental plasticity

Population-wide improvements in social circumstances,infectious disease control,and availability of _____ have corresponded to greater reductions in infant mortality than have technological advances in medical care.

List at least four cases in which multivitamin and mineral prenatal supplements may benefit pregnant women.

A pregnant woman experiencing nausea may be recommended to take _____ supplements to decrease her symptoms.

Discuss ways in which the Montreal Diet Dispensary and WIC aid and promote the health of pregnant women.

Insulin-like growth factor-1 is the primary growth stimulator of the fetus.

Pregnant women are advised to consume at least _____ of all grains consumed as whole grains.

Protein requirements in vegetarians whose main source of protein is _____ may be 30 percent higher than for non-vegetarians.

Matching -Epigenetic

Decreased conversion of glucose to glycogen and fat,lowered maternal utilization of glucose,and increased liver production of glucose help _____.

Inadequate intake of _____ during pregnancy has been associated with neural-tube defects.

The placenta transports _____ between the mother and fetus.

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Preconception Nutrition

Preconception Nutrition Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Lactation

Nutrition During Lactation Conditions and Interventions

Infant Nutrition

Infant Nutrition Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition Conditions and Interventions

Adult Nutrition

Adult Nutrition Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition and Older Adults

Nutrition and Older Adults Conditions and Interventions

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Exam 4: Nutrition During Pregnancy

​Which statement correctly describes the health status of mother and infant for small for gestation age (SGA)and large for gestation age (LGA)newborns?

​The changes in maternal physiology affect all parts of the body.Which change would be unlikely to occur in a woman's gastrointestinal tract during pregnancy?

​Infants are generally considered to have experienced _____ if their weight for gestational age or length is low.

​A baby born to a single mom who lost her job and experienced a severe food shortage near the end of her pregnancy is more likely to be classified as _____.

Give five examples of the ways in which nutrient requirements during pregnancy change.

List four of the 2020 health objectives for the nation related to pregnant women and infants.

​Which substance readily passes through the placenta to the fetus,where it can act as a toxin and interrupt normal growth and development?

​Which substance is unable to be transported across the placenta?

Matching -Developmental plasticity​

Population-wide improvements in social circumstances,infectious disease control,and availability of _____ have corresponded to greater reductions in infant mortality than have technological advances in medical care.

List at least four cases in which multivitamin and mineral prenatal supplements may benefit pregnant women.

​A pregnant woman experiencing nausea may be recommended to take _____ supplements to decrease her symptoms.

Discuss ways in which the Montreal Diet Dispensary and WIC aid and promote the health of pregnant women.

Insulin-like growth factor-1 is the primary growth stimulator of the fetus.

​Pregnant women are advised to consume at least _____ of all grains consumed as whole grains.

Protein requirements in vegetarians whose main source of protein is _____ may be 30 percent higher than for non-vegetarians.

Matching -Epigenetic​

​Decreased conversion of glucose to glycogen and fat,lowered maternal utilization of glucose,and increased liver production of glucose help _____.

​Inadequate intake of _____ during pregnancy has been associated with neural-tube defects.

​The placenta transports _____ between the mother and fetus.

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition

Preconception Nutrition Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Lactation

Nutrition During Lactation Conditions and Interventions

Infant Nutrition

Infant Nutrition Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition Conditions and Interventions

Adult Nutrition

Adult Nutrition Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition and Older Adults

Nutrition and Older Adults Conditions and Interventions

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Which statement correctly describes the health status of mother and infant for small for gestation age (SGA)and large for gestation age (LGA)newborns?

The changes in maternal physiology affect all parts of the body.Which change would be unlikely to occur in a woman's gastrointestinal tract during pregnancy?

Infants are generally considered to have experienced _____ if their weight for gestational age or length is low.

A baby born to a single mom who lost her job and experienced a severe food shortage near the end of her pregnancy is more likely to be classified as _____.

Which substance readily passes through the placenta to the fetus,where it can act as a toxin and interrupt normal growth and development?

Which substance is unable to be transported across the placenta?

Matching -Developmental plasticity

A pregnant woman experiencing nausea may be recommended to take _____ supplements to decrease her symptoms.

Pregnant women are advised to consume at least _____ of all grains consumed as whole grains.

Matching -Epigenetic

Decreased conversion of glucose to glycogen and fat,lowered maternal utilization of glucose,and increased liver production of glucose help _____.

Inadequate intake of _____ during pregnancy has been associated with neural-tube defects.

The placenta transports _____ between the mother and fetus.