Question 1

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 2

Matching
-listeriosis

Accepted Answer

A) an organ in the uterus through which the fetus receives nutrients and oxygen 
B) a serious central nervous system birth defect that often results in lifelong disability or death 
C) in pregnant women, high blood pressure that is present and documented before pregnancy 
D) one of the most common types of neural tube defects; characterized by the incomplete closure of the spinal cord and its bony encasement 
E) the presence of abnormal glucose tolerance during pregnancy
F)a condition characterized by hypertension and protein in the urine
G)a severe complication during pregnancy in which seizures occur
H)the female reproductive cell, capable of developing into a new organism upon fertilization; commonly referred to as an egg
I)a serious foodborne infection that can cause severe brain infection or death in a fetus or newborn
J)a spectrum of physical, behavioral, and cognitive disabilities caused by prenatal alcohol exposure
K)the product of the union of ovum and sperm; a fertilized ovum.
L)the developmental stage of the embryo when it is about five days old and ready for implantation
M)an uncommon and always fatal type of neural tube defect; characterized by the absence of a brain
N)the stage of development in which the blastocyst embeds itself into the wall of the uterus and begins to develop
O)high blood pressure that develops in the second half of pregnancy and usually resolves after childbirth
P)the cluster of symptoms seen in an infant or child whose mother consumed excessive alcohol during her pregnancy
Q)the womb, the muscular organ within which the infant develops before birth
R)the combination of exhaled smoke (mainstream smoke) and smoke from lighted cigarettes, pipes, or cigars (sidestream smoke) that enters the air and may be inhaled by other people 
A) an organ in the uterus through which the fetus receives nutrients and oxygen 
B) a serious central nervous system birth defect that often results in lifelong disability or death 
C) in pregnant women, high blood pressure that is present and documented before pregnancy 
D) one of the most common types of neural tube defects; characterized by the incomplete closure of the spinal cord and its bony encasement 
E) the presence of abnormal glucose tolerance during pregnancy
F)a condition characterized by hypertension and protein in the urine
G)a severe complication during pregnancy in which seizures occur
H)the female reproductive cell, capable of developing into a new organism upon fertilization; commonly referred to as an egg
I)a serious foodborne infection that can cause severe brain infection or death in a fetus or newborn
J)a spectrum of physical, behavioral, and cognitive disabilities caused by prenatal alcohol exposure
K)the product of the union of ovum and sperm; a fertilized ovum.
L)the developmental stage of the embryo when it is about five days old and ready for implantation
M)an uncommon and always fatal type of neural tube defect; characterized by the absence of a brain
N)the stage of development in which the blastocyst embeds itself into the wall of the uterus and begins to develop
O)high blood pressure that develops in the second half of pregnancy and usually resolves after childbirth
P)the cluster of symptoms seen in an infant or child whose mother consumed excessive alcohol during her pregnancy
Q)the womb, the muscular organ within which the infant develops before birth
R)the combination of exhaled smoke (mainstream smoke) and smoke from lighted cigarettes, pipes, or cigars (sidestream smoke) that enters the air and may be inhaled by other people

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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

Question 6

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 7

Matching
-preeclampsia

Accepted Answer

A) an organ in the uterus through which the fetus receives nutrients and oxygen 
B) a serious central nervous system birth defect that often results in lifelong disability or death 
C) in pregnant women, high blood pressure that is present and documented before pregnancy 
D) one of the most common types of neural tube defects; characterized by the incomplete closure of the spinal cord and its bony encasement 
E) the presence of abnormal glucose tolerance during pregnancy
F)a condition characterized by hypertension and protein in the urine
G)a severe complication during pregnancy in which seizures occur
H)the female reproductive cell, capable of developing into a new organism upon fertilization; commonly referred to as an egg
I)a serious foodborne infection that can cause severe brain infection or death in a fetus or newborn
J)a spectrum of physical, behavioral, and cognitive disabilities caused by prenatal alcohol exposure
K)the product of the union of ovum and sperm; a fertilized ovum.
L)the developmental stage of the embryo when it is about five days old and ready for implantation
M)an uncommon and always fatal type of neural tube defect; characterized by the absence of a brain
N)the stage of development in which the blastocyst embeds itself into the wall of the uterus and begins to develop
O)high blood pressure that develops in the second half of pregnancy and usually resolves after childbirth
P)the cluster of symptoms seen in an infant or child whose mother consumed excessive alcohol during her pregnancy
Q)the womb, the muscular organ within which the infant develops before birth
R)the combination of exhaled smoke (mainstream smoke) and smoke from lighted cigarettes, pipes, or cigars (sidestream smoke) that enters the air and may be inhaled by other people 
A) an organ in the uterus through which the fetus receives nutrients and oxygen 
B) a serious central nervous system birth defect that often results in lifelong disability or death 
C) in pregnant women, high blood pressure that is present and documented before pregnancy 
D) one of the most common types of neural tube defects; characterized by the incomplete closure of the spinal cord and its bony encasement 
E) the presence of abnormal glucose tolerance during pregnancy
F)a condition characterized by hypertension and protein in the urine
G)a severe complication during pregnancy in which seizures occur
H)the female reproductive cell, capable of developing into a new organism upon fertilization; commonly referred to as an egg
I)a serious foodborne infection that can cause severe brain infection or death in a fetus or newborn
J)a spectrum of physical, behavioral, and cognitive disabilities caused by prenatal alcohol exposure
K)the product of the union of ovum and sperm; a fertilized ovum.
L)the developmental stage of the embryo when it is about five days old and ready for implantation
M)an uncommon and always fatal type of neural tube defect; characterized by the absence of a brain
N)the stage of development in which the blastocyst embeds itself into the wall of the uterus and begins to develop
O)high blood pressure that develops in the second half of pregnancy and usually resolves after childbirth
P)the cluster of symptoms seen in an infant or child whose mother consumed excessive alcohol during her pregnancy
Q)the womb, the muscular organ within which the infant develops before birth
R)the combination of exhaled smoke (mainstream smoke) and smoke from lighted cigarettes, pipes, or cigars (sidestream smoke) that enters the air and may be inhaled by other people

Question 8

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 9

Matching
-zygote

Accepted Answer

A) an organ in the uterus through which the fetus receives nutrients and oxygen 
B) a serious central nervous system birth defect that often results in lifelong disability or death 
C) in pregnant women, high blood pressure that is present and documented before pregnancy 
D) one of the most common types of neural tube defects; characterized by the incomplete closure of the spinal cord and its bony encasement 
E) the presence of abnormal glucose tolerance during pregnancy
F)a condition characterized by hypertension and protein in the urine
G)a severe complication during pregnancy in which seizures occur
H)the female reproductive cell, capable of developing into a new organism upon fertilization; commonly referred to as an egg
I)a serious foodborne infection that can cause severe brain infection or death in a fetus or newborn
J)a spectrum of physical, behavioral, and cognitive disabilities caused by prenatal alcohol exposure
K)the product of the union of ovum and sperm; a fertilized ovum.
L)the developmental stage of the embryo when it is about five days old and ready for implantation
M)an uncommon and always fatal type of neural tube defect; characterized by the absence of a brain
N)the stage of development in which the blastocyst embeds itself into the wall of the uterus and begins to develop
O)high blood pressure that develops in the second half of pregnancy and usually resolves after childbirth
P)the cluster of symptoms seen in an infant or child whose mother consumed excessive alcohol during her pregnancy
Q)the womb, the muscular organ within which the infant develops before birth
R)the combination of exhaled smoke (mainstream smoke) and smoke from lighted cigarettes, pipes, or cigars (sidestream smoke) that enters the air and may be inhaled by other people 
A) an organ in the uterus through which the fetus receives nutrients and oxygen 
B) a serious central nervous system birth defect that often results in lifelong disability or death 
C) in pregnant women, high blood pressure that is present and documented before pregnancy 
D) one of the most common types of neural tube defects; characterized by the incomplete closure of the spinal cord and its bony encasement 
E) the presence of abnormal glucose tolerance during pregnancy
F)a condition characterized by hypertension and protein in the urine
G)a severe complication during pregnancy in which seizures occur
H)the female reproductive cell, capable of developing into a new organism upon fertilization; commonly referred to as an egg
I)a serious foodborne infection that can cause severe brain infection or death in a fetus or newborn
J)a spectrum of physical, behavioral, and cognitive disabilities caused by prenatal alcohol exposure
K)the product of the union of ovum and sperm; a fertilized ovum.
L)the developmental stage of the embryo when it is about five days old and ready for implantation
M)an uncommon and always fatal type of neural tube defect; characterized by the absence of a brain
N)the stage of development in which the blastocyst embeds itself into the wall of the uterus and begins to develop
O)high blood pressure that develops in the second half of pregnancy and usually resolves after childbirth
P)the cluster of symptoms seen in an infant or child whose mother consumed excessive alcohol during her pregnancy
Q)the womb, the muscular organ within which the infant develops before birth
R)the combination of exhaled smoke (mainstream smoke) and smoke from lighted cigarettes, pipes, or cigars (sidestream smoke) that enters the air and may be inhaled by other people

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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Energy needs change as pregnancy progr

Question 11

Alcohol easily enters breast milk and can adversely affect the _____ of breast milk.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​production, volume, composition, and ejection 
B)  ​production, ejection, and quality 
C)  ​production, volume, and contraindication 
D)  ​production, quality, and quantity 
E)  ​production, elimination, and expression 
A)  ​production, volume, composition, and ejection 
B)  ​production, ejection, and quality 
C)  ​production, volume, and contraindication 
D)  ​production, quality, and quantity 
E)  ​production, elimination, and expression

Question 12

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 13

The effects of malnutrition during critical periods in pregnancy _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​can be offset by vitamin and mineral supplementation 
B)  ​are irreversible 
C)  ​can be remedied later in pregnancy with a nutritious diet 
D)  ​are not significant 
E)  ​can be offset by boosting protein and carbohydrate intake 
A)  ​can be offset by vitamin and mineral supplementation 
B)  ​are irreversible 
C)  ​can be remedied later in pregnancy with a nutritious diet 
D)  ​are not significant 
E)  ​can be offset by boosting protein and carbohydrate intake

Question 14

An obese women should gain between _____ pounds during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​5 and 7 
B)  ​11 and 20 
C)  ​17 and 24 
D)  ​25 and 35 
E)  ​35 and 40 
A)  ​5 and 7 
B)  ​11 and 20 
C)  ​17 and 24 
D)  ​25 and 35 
E)  ​35 and 40

Question 15

The ideal time for the first breastfeeding is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​immediately after delivery 
B)  one hour after delivery​ 
C)  ​four hours after delivery 
D)  the next day after delivery​ 
E)  ​three days after delivery 
A)  ​immediately after delivery 
B)  one hour after delivery​ 
C)  ​four hours after delivery 
D)  the next day after delivery​ 
E)  ​three days after delivery

Question 16

Because of the dangers of obesity, an overweight woman should try to gain little or no weight during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The warning signs of preeclampsia include _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​low blood iron and ketonuria 
B)  ​glucosuria and hyperactivity 
C)  ​hypertension and proteinuria 
D)  ​diabetes and ketonuria 
E)  ​low blood iron and edema 
A)  ​low blood iron and ketonuria 
B)  ​glucosuria and hyperactivity 
C)  ​hypertension and proteinuria 
D)  ​diabetes and ketonuria 
E)  ​low blood iron and edema

Question 18

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 19

Women of limited financial means may eat diets too low in _____, iron, vitamins A and C, and protein.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​copper 
B)  ​phosphorus 
C)  ​calcium 
D)  ​magnesium 
E)  ​selenium 
A)  ​copper 
B)  ​phosphorus 
C)  ​calcium 
D)  ​magnesium 
E)  ​selenium

Question 20

What is an adverse effect of smoking during lactation?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​excess milk production 
B)  ​type 2 diabetes 
C)  ​high weight gain in the baby 
D)  ​lower fat content in breast milk 
E)  ​higher fat content in breast milk 
A)  ​excess milk production 
B)  ​type 2 diabetes 
C)  ​high weight gain in the baby 
D)  ​lower fat content in breast milk 
E)  ​higher fat content in breast milk

Exam 11: Nutrition Through the Life Span Pregnancy and Lactation

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

Matching -listeriosis

Low-carbohydrate diets during pregnancy _____.

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

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

In which situation should a mother refrain from breastfeeding?

Matching -preeclampsia

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

Matching -zygote

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

Alcohol easily enters breast milk and can adversely affect the _____ of breast milk.

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

The effects of malnutrition during critical periods in pregnancy _____.

An obese women should gain between _____ pounds during pregnancy.

The ideal time for the first breastfeeding is _____.

Because of the dangers of obesity, an overweight woman should try to gain little or no weight during pregnancy.

The warning signs of preeclampsia include _____.

The adverse effects of cigarette smoking by pregnant women include _____.

Women of limited financial means may eat diets too low in _____, iron, vitamins A and C, and protein.

What is an adverse effect of smoking during lactation?​

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Nutrition Therapy for Liver and Gallbladder Diseases

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