Question 1

Exposure to second-hand smoke is not a concern for a pregnant woman or the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

During which trimester is it safe for a woman to drink alcohol socially?

Accepted Answer

A)  First 
B)  Second 
C)  Third 
D)  Complete abstinence is recommended 
A)  First 
B)  Second 
C)  Third 
D)  Complete abstinence is recommended

Question 3

Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many women start pregnancy with diminished iron stores. 
B)  The RDA for iron during pregnancy is about 150% of that for nonpregnant women. 
C)  The majority of the iron transferred from the mom to the fetus occurs in the last trimester. 
D)  Meeting increased iron needs is achieved most easily through the increased consumption of whole-grain products and spinach. 
A)  Many women start pregnancy with diminished iron stores. 
B)  The RDA for iron during pregnancy is about 150% of that for nonpregnant women. 
C)  The majority of the iron transferred from the mom to the fetus occurs in the last trimester. 
D)  Meeting increased iron needs is achieved most easily through the increased consumption of whole-grain products and spinach.

Question 5

Which of the following regarding exercise during pregnancy is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pregnancy can interfere with the woman's balance. 
B)  Physical activity during pregnancy can improve digestion and prevent constipation. 
C)  Physical activity in hot or humid environments is allowed during the entire pregnancy. 
D)  Women who weren't active before the pregnancy should slowly add low-intensity, low-impact activities. 
A)  Pregnancy can interfere with the woman's balance. 
B)  Physical activity during pregnancy can improve digestion and prevent constipation. 
C)  Physical activity in hot or humid environments is allowed during the entire pregnancy. 
D)  Women who weren't active before the pregnancy should slowly add low-intensity, low-impact activities.

Question 6

A women who gains excess weight during her pregnancy increases risk for all of the following EXCEPT an increased risk for the

Accepted Answer

A)  mother developing high blood pressure. 
B)  mother developing gestational diabetes. 
C)  need for cesarean section to delivery infant. 
D)  infant being born with a low birthweight. 
A)  mother developing high blood pressure. 
B)  mother developing gestational diabetes. 
C)  need for cesarean section to delivery infant. 
D)  infant being born with a low birthweight.

Question 7

Healthy infants consume about 55% of their energy as fat during the first 6 months of life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Based on this visual, the weight gain recommendations for women vary most during the _____ trimester.

Accepted Answer

A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third 
A)  first 
B)  second 
C)  third

Question 9

Based on the breast milk consumption of an infant during the first 6 months of life, approximately _____calories are required from the mother each day.

Accepted Answer

A)  100 
B)  250 
C)  500 
D)  750 
A)  100 
B)  250 
C)  500 
D)  750

Question 10

This graph charts the growth rate of the infant. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of the information provided in this graph?

Accepted Answer

A)  The infant's birth weight is much higher than the general population. 
B)  The infant had weight gain that was much greater than expected from 15 to 18 months of age. 
C)  The infant's birth weight is lower than the general population and has remained at this percentile into childhood. 
D)  This infant experienced catch-up growth between 3 and 6 months of age. 
A)  The infant's birth weight is much higher than the general population. 
B)  The infant had weight gain that was much greater than expected from 15 to 18 months of age. 
C)  The infant's birth weight is lower than the general population and has remained at this percentile into childhood. 
D)  This infant experienced catch-up growth between 3 and 6 months of age.

Question 11

Based on this visual, explain how the umbilical cord functions as the fetus' "lifeline" from the mom.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Based on this visual, explain how the...

Question 12

This label shows the nutrient information for a prenatal vitamin. Why does this supplement contain such a large amount of vitamin D? Why such a large amount of folic acid? Why is it low in calcium?

Accepted Answer

The answer of This label shows the nutrient information for...

Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding weight gain during pregnancy is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  The weight of the infant at birth accounts for about 25% of the mother's weight gain during pregnancy. 
B)  A healthy, normal-weight woman should gain 25-35 pounds during pregnancy. 
C)  The most variable source of weight gain is in the amount of maternal fat stored. 
D)  The mom's weight will reduce to near normal once the infant is born. 
A)  The weight of the infant at birth accounts for about 25% of the mother's weight gain during pregnancy. 
B)  A healthy, normal-weight woman should gain 25-35 pounds during pregnancy. 
C)  The most variable source of weight gain is in the amount of maternal fat stored. 
D)  The mom's weight will reduce to near normal once the infant is born.

Question 14

Rapid weight loss is NOT recommended during lactation because it can decrease milk production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Infants have a _____ proportion of body water than do adults.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher 
B)  lower 
C)  very similar 
A)  higher 
B)  lower 
C)  very similar

Question 16

This is a photo of young children who have fetal alcohol syndrome. What are the characteristics of a child who has fetal alcohol syndrome? How does this differ from alcohol-related neuro-developmental disorders? Why does alcohol consumption during pregnancy cause these conditions?

Accepted Answer

The answer of This is a photo of young children...

Question 17

Which of the following nutrients is/are most commonly deficient during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium and vitamin D 
B)  Folate and vitamin B₁₂ 
C)  Iron and zinc 
D)  All of these are commonly deficient in pregnant women. 
A)  Calcium and vitamin D 
B)  Folate and vitamin B₁₂ 
C)  Iron and zinc 
D)  All of these are commonly deficient in pregnant women.

Question 18

While the DHA and ARA fortified formulas offer great benefits to infant formula, breastfeeding is still preferred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Pre-eclampsia can pose a health danger to the

Accepted Answer

A)  baby, but not the mother. 
B)  mother, but not the baby. 
C)  baby and the mother. 
D)  neither the baby nor the mother 
A)  baby, but not the mother. 
B)  mother, but not the baby. 
C)  baby and the mother. 
D)  neither the baby nor the mother

Question 20

Infants who are born on time but have failed to grown well in the uterus are said to be small for gestational age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exposure to second-hand smoke is not a concern for a pregnant woman or the fetus.

During which trimester is it safe for a woman to drink alcohol socially?

Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following regarding exercise during pregnancy is FALSE?

A women who gains excess weight during her pregnancy increases risk for all of the following EXCEPT an increased risk for the

Healthy infants consume about 55% of their energy as fat during the first 6 months of life.

Based on this visual, the weight gain recommendations for women vary most during the _____ trimester.

Based on the breast milk consumption of an infant during the first 6 months of life, approximately _____calories are required from the mother each day.

This graph charts the growth rate of the infant. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of the information provided in this graph?

Based on this visual, explain how the umbilical cord functions as the fetus' "lifeline" from the mom.

This label shows the nutrient information for a prenatal vitamin. Why does this supplement contain such a large amount of vitamin D? Why such a large amount of folic acid? Why is it low in calcium?

Which of the following statements regarding weight gain during pregnancy is FALSE?

Rapid weight loss is NOT recommended during lactation because it can decrease milk production.

Infants have a _____ proportion of body water than do adults.

This is a photo of young children who have fetal alcohol syndrome. What are the characteristics of a child who has fetal alcohol syndrome? How does this differ from alcohol-related neuro-developmental disorders? Why does alcohol consumption during pregnancy cause these conditions?

Which of the following nutrients is/are most commonly deficient during pregnancy?

While the DHA and ARA fortified formulas offer great benefits to infant formula, breastfeeding is still preferred.

Pre-eclampsia can pose a health danger to the

Infants who are born on time but have failed to grown well in the uterus are said to be small for gestational age.

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Exam 11: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

Exposure to second-hand smoke is not a concern for a pregnant woman or the fetus.

During which trimester is it safe for a woman to drink alcohol socially?

Vitamin C enhances the absorption of iron.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Which of the following regarding exercise during pregnancy is FALSE?

A women who gains excess weight during her pregnancy increases risk for all of the following EXCEPT an increased risk for the

Healthy infants consume about 55% of their energy as fat during the first 6 months of life.

Based on this visual, the weight gain recommendations for women vary most during the _____ trimester.

Based on the breast milk consumption of an infant during the first 6 months of life, approximately _____calories are required from the mother each day.

This graph charts the growth rate of the infant. Which of the following is the correct interpretation of the information provided in this graph?

Based on this visual, explain how the umbilical cord functions as the fetus' "lifeline" from the mom.

This label shows the nutrient information for a prenatal vitamin. Why does this supplement contain such a large amount of vitamin D? Why such a large amount of folic acid? Why is it low in calcium?

Which of the following statements regarding weight gain during pregnancy is FALSE?

Rapid weight loss is NOT recommended during lactation because it can decrease milk production.

Infants have a _____ proportion of body water than do adults.

This is a photo of young children who have fetal alcohol syndrome. What are the characteristics of a child who has fetal alcohol syndrome? How does this differ from alcohol-related neuro-developmental disorders? Why does alcohol consumption during pregnancy cause these conditions?

Which of the following nutrients is/are most commonly deficient during pregnancy?

While the DHA and ARA fortified formulas offer great benefits to infant formula, breastfeeding is still preferred.

Pre-eclampsia can pose a health danger to the

Infants who are born on time but have failed to grown well in the uterus are said to be small for gestational age.

Nutrition: Everyday Choices

Guidelines for a Healthy Diet

Digestion: From Meals to Molecules

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibers

Lipids: Fats, Phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins and Amino Acids

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Management

Nutrition, Fitness, and Physical Activity

Nutrition From 1 to 100

How Safe Is Our Food Supply

Feeding the World

Filters