Question 1

The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding until the age of __________,when solid food should be introduced.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 2 months 
B) 2 to 3 months 
C) 4 to 6 months 
D) 7 to 9 months 
E) 12 months 
A) 1 to 2 months 
B) 2 to 3 months 
C) 4 to 6 months 
D) 7 to 9 months 
E) 12 months

Question 2

Plan a one-day menu for a 10-month-old toddler that includes 3 meals and 3 snacks.

Accepted Answer

Include appropriate age foods such as ri

Question 3

The bacteria,__________,can contaminate foods and cause premature birth,miscarriage,stillbirth,or severe illness in the newborn.

Accepted Answer

A) mercury 
B) iron 
C) listeria 
D) lactose 
E) brie 
A) mercury 
B) iron 
C) listeria 
D) lactose 
E) brie

Question 4

Which of the following scenarios can put a baby at increased risk of being born small for gestational age (SGA)?

Accepted Answer

A) Mom gains too much weight during pregnancy. 
B) Mom gains too little weight during pregnancy. 
C) Mom begins pregnancy underweight,and does not gain adequate "catch up" weight during pregnancy. 
D) Mom smokes during pregnancy. 
E) Answer choices B,C,and D are all correct. 
A) Mom gains too much weight during pregnancy. 
B) Mom gains too little weight during pregnancy. 
C) Mom begins pregnancy underweight,and does not gain adequate "catch up" weight during pregnancy. 
D) Mom smokes during pregnancy. 
E) Answer choices B,C,and D are all correct.

Question 5

All of the following foods are appropriate and safe to feed a toddler,except

Accepted Answer

A) cottage cheese. 
B) cooked,mashed beans. 
C) yogurt. 
D) whole grapes. 
E) banana. 
A) cottage cheese. 
B) cooked,mashed beans. 
C) yogurt. 
D) whole grapes. 
E) banana.

Question 6

What is the best way to provide your baby with unique immune protection against ear,gastrointestinal,and sever lower respiratory tract infections?

Accepted Answer

A) gaining appropriate weight with pregnancy 
B) exclusively breastfeeding your infant 
C) exclusively formula feeding your infant 
D) keeping infant in an extremely hygienic environment 
E) delaying the start of school until age 5 
A) gaining appropriate weight with pregnancy 
B) exclusively breastfeeding your infant 
C) exclusively formula feeding your infant 
D) keeping infant in an extremely hygienic environment 
E) delaying the start of school until age 5

Question 7

Which condition can result in a host of problems,including growth problems,brain damage,learning disabilities,physical abnormalities,and behavior issues?

Accepted Answer

A) gestational diabetes 
B) pre-eclampsia 
C) fetal alcohol syndrome 
D) critical periods 
E) neural tube defects 
A) gestational diabetes 
B) pre-eclampsia 
C) fetal alcohol syndrome 
D) critical periods 
E) neural tube defects

Question 8

Which of the following can decrease risk of childhood obesity?

Accepted Answer

A) Mom gains only the adequate amount of weight during pregnancy. 
B) Mom gains too little weight during pregnancy. 
C) Mom exclusively breastfeeds the child. 
D) Mom exclusively formula feeds the chilD. 
E) Answers A and C are both correct. 
A) Mom gains only the adequate amount of weight during pregnancy. 
B) Mom gains too little weight during pregnancy. 
C) Mom exclusively breastfeeds the child. 
D) Mom exclusively formula feeds the chilD. 
E) Answers A and C are both correct.

Question 9

Which of the following meals helps to best meet requirements for omega-3 fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

A) chicken with cream sauce 
B) pasta with red sauce 
C) salmon with brown rice 
D) rice and beans 
E) steak and potatoes 
A) chicken with cream sauce 
B) pasta with red sauce 
C) salmon with brown rice 
D) rice and beans 
E) steak and potatoes

Question 10

Which of the following nutrients does NOT have an increased recommended intake in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) calcium 
C) zinc 
D) iodine 
E) All of these nutrients have an increased RDA with pregnancy. 
A) iron 
B) calcium 
C) zinc 
D) iodine 
E) All of these nutrients have an increased RDA with pregnancy.

Question 11

If a woman starts pregnancy at a healthy weight,how much should she gain throughout the pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) 7 to 10 pounds 
B) 11 to 20 pounds 
C) 25 to 35 pounds 
D) 35 to 45 pounds 
E) more than 50 pounds 
A) 7 to 10 pounds 
B) 11 to 20 pounds 
C) 25 to 35 pounds 
D) 35 to 45 pounds 
E) more than 50 pounds

Question 12

_________ deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin D 
B) Vitamin A 
C) Iodine 
D) Iron 
E) Calcium 
A) Vitamin D 
B) Vitamin A 
C) Iodine 
D) Iron 
E) Calcium

Question 13

Pregnant women need to avoid ____________ to decrease their risk of contracting listeriosis.

Accepted Answer

A) canned vegetables 
B) soy milk 
C) unpasteurized cheese,such as brie or blue cheese 
D) hamburgers 
E) frozen fruit 
A) canned vegetables 
B) soy milk 
C) unpasteurized cheese,such as brie or blue cheese 
D) hamburgers 
E) frozen fruit

Question 14

More than ________ of all women are overweight or obese prior to pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) one-quarter 
B) one-third 
C) one-half 
D) two-thirds 
E) three-fourths 
A) one-quarter 
B) one-third 
C) one-half 
D) two-thirds 
E) three-fourths

Question 15

After lactation is established,breast milk is referred to as __________ at the beginning of the feeding,and __________towards the end of the feeding.What is the difference between the two?

Accepted Answer

foremilk,hindmilk.At the beginning of th

Question 16

List two recommendations regarding fish intake in pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Pregnant women should be encouraged to c

Question 17

After lactation is established,breast milk is referred to as __________ at the beginning of the feeding,and __________toward the end of the feeding.What is the difference between the two?

Accepted Answer

foremilk;hindmilk.At the beginning of th

Question 18

Which of the following nutrients can cause birth defects,such as facial and heart deformities,when ingested at toxic levels (above the Tolerable Upper Intake Level)?

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D 
B) iodine 
C) iron 
D) vitamin A 
E) EPA 
A) vitamin D 
B) iodine 
C) iron 
D) vitamin A 
E) EPA

Question 19

A mom who begins her pregnancy at a healthy weight should gain ______ pound(s)per week during the second and third trimesters.

Accepted Answer

A) one 
B) two 
C) one and a half 
D) three 
E) four 
A) one 
B) two 
C) one and a half 
D) three 
E) four

Question 20

A mom with ________ would be recommended to NOT breastfeed her child.

Accepted Answer

A) diabetes 
B) hypertension 
C) HIV 
D) obesity 
E) heart disease 
A) diabetes 
B) hypertension 
C) HIV 
D) obesity 
E) heart disease

Exam 17: Nutrition for Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and Infancy

The World Health Organization recommends exclusive breastfeeding until the age of __________,when solid food should be introduced.

Plan a one-day menu for a 10-month-old toddler that includes 3 meals and 3 snacks.

The bacteria,__________,can contaminate foods and cause premature birth,miscarriage,stillbirth,or severe illness in the newborn.

Which of the following scenarios can put a baby at increased risk of being born small for gestational age (SGA)?

All of the following foods are appropriate and safe to feed a toddler,except

What is the best way to provide your baby with unique immune protection against ear,gastrointestinal,and sever lower respiratory tract infections?

Which condition can result in a host of problems,including growth problems,brain damage,learning disabilities,physical abnormalities,and behavior issues?

Which of the following can decrease risk of childhood obesity?

Which of the following meals helps to best meet requirements for omega-3 fatty acids?

Which of the following nutrients does NOT have an increased recommended intake in pregnancy?

If a woman starts pregnancy at a healthy weight,how much should she gain throughout the pregnancy?

_________ deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in pregnancy.

Pregnant women need to avoid ____________ to decrease their risk of contracting listeriosis.

More than ________ of all women are overweight or obese prior to pregnancy.

After lactation is established,breast milk is referred to as __________ at the beginning of the feeding,and __________towards the end of the feeding.What is the difference between the two?

List two recommendations regarding fish intake in pregnancy.

After lactation is established,breast milk is referred to as __________ at the beginning of the feeding,and __________toward the end of the feeding.What is the difference between the two?

Which of the following nutrients can cause birth defects,such as facial and heart deformities,when ingested at toxic levels (above the Tolerable Upper Intake Level)?

A mom who begins her pregnancy at a healthy weight should gain ______ pound(s)per week during the second and third trimesters.

A mom with ________ would be recommended to NOT breastfeed her child.

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Digestive System and Digestive Disorders

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Lipids

Lipids in Health and Disease

Protein

Plant-Based Diets

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Dietary Supplements

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Trace Minerals

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After lactation is established,breast milk is referred to as at the beginning of the feeding,and towards the end of the feeding.What is the difference between the two?

After lactation is established,breast milk is referred to as at the beginning of the feeding,and toward the end of the feeding.What is the difference between the two?