Question 1

During pregnancy,edema can be a sign of a serious health problem if ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the swelling is limited to the hands and feet 
B) morning sickness,heartburn,and fatigue also occur 
C) the swelling is accompanied by hypertension and protein in the urine 
D) weight loss and morning sickness also occur 
A) the swelling is limited to the hands and feet 
B) morning sickness,heartburn,and fatigue also occur 
C) the swelling is accompanied by hypertension and protein in the urine 
D) weight loss and morning sickness also occur C

Question 2

After Ariel gave birth to a healthy baby boy,the physician immediately placed the baby next to Ariel's breast so the infant could begin breastfeeding.This practice ________.

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates Ariel's uterus to contract,reducing her risk of bleeding excessively 
B) increases the baby's heart rate,reducing his risk of myoendocarditis 
C) enables the baby's "let-down" reflex to occur,so his gastrointestinal tract will function normally 
D) suppresses Ariel's metabolic rate,so her body can shift more energy into milk production 
A) stimulates Ariel's uterus to contract,reducing her risk of bleeding excessively 
B) increases the baby's heart rate,reducing his risk of myoendocarditis 
C) enables the baby's "let-down" reflex to occur,so his gastrointestinal tract will function normally 
D) suppresses Ariel's metabolic rate,so her body can shift more energy into milk production A

Question 3

The preconception period is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the ability to conceive 
B) the time before pregnancy 
C) the point at which the ovum is fertilized by the sperm 
D) the time before birth 
A) the ability to conceive 
B) the time before pregnancy 
C) the point at which the ovum is fertilized by the sperm 
D) the time before birth B

Question 4

A woman who was at a healthy weight before becoming pregnant should gain approximately ________ pound(s)per week during the third trimester of her pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 0)5 
C) 2 
D) 3 
A) 1 
B) 0)5 
C) 2 
D) 3

Question 5

Jenna is due to give birth to a girl in February.Before she became pregnant,Jenna weighed 105 pounds,which was in the underweight BMI range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ________ pounds during her pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) 18 to 20 
B) 28 to 40 
C) 38 to 50 
D) 48 to 60 
A) 18 to 20 
B) 28 to 40 
C) 38 to 50 
D) 48 to 60

Question 6

Following a well-balanced diet and avoiding eating large fish during the prenatal period reduces the risk of methylmercury contamination and its impact on the nervous system development during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Emma is a 25-year-old pregnant woman.Her need for ________ is 50% higher than before she became pregnant.

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) iron 
C) niacin 
D) vitamin C 
A) calcium 
B) iron 
C) niacin 
D) vitamin C

Question 8

Treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum often includes hospitalization and the administration of intravenous fluids containing glucose,electrolytes,and vitamins to restore the pregnant woman's health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Human milk is naturally a rich source of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) vitamin D 
C) lipids 
D) fluoride 
A) iron 
B) vitamin D 
C) lipids 
D) fluoride

Question 10

Iliana is due to give birth to a girl in March.Before she became pregnant,IIiana weighed 200 pounds and was in the obese BMI range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ________ pounds during her pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) 11 to 20 
B) 25 to 35 
C) 28 to 40 
D) 15 to 25 
A) 11 to 20 
B) 25 to 35 
C) 28 to 40 
D) 15 to 25

Question 11

Which of the following conditions is a common nutrition-related sign of early pregnancy that occurs in many healthy pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

A) Morning sickness 
B) Eclampsia 
C) Gestational diabetes 
D) Iron-deficiency anemia 
A) Morning sickness 
B) Eclampsia 
C) Gestational diabetes 
D) Iron-deficiency anemia

Question 12

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains ________.

Accepted Answer

A) protein 
B) oxytocin 
C) folic acid 
D) conjugated fatty acids 
A) protein 
B) oxytocin 
C) folic acid 
D) conjugated fatty acids

Question 13

Hormonal changes and slow peristalsis are the main contributors to the constipation many women experience during their pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Fetal alcohol syndrome is characterized by severe birth defects that occur in infants whose mothers ________.

Accepted Answer

A) drank alcohol excessively during pregnancy 
B) were exposed to lead as teenagers 
C) drank excessive amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages during pregnancy 
D) were exposed to arsenic as teenagers 
A) drank alcohol excessively during pregnancy 
B) were exposed to lead as teenagers 
C) drank excessive amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages during pregnancy 
D) were exposed to arsenic as teenagers

Question 15

Which of the following is a typical sign you might expect to see in a child with fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) All of the choices are correct. 
B) Low nasal bridge 
C) Smaller-than-normal head circumference 
D) Thin upper lip 
E) Reduced width of eye opening 
A) All of the choices are correct. 
B) Low nasal bridge 
C) Smaller-than-normal head circumference 
D) Thin upper lip 
E) Reduced width of eye opening

Question 16

Compared to younger women,the risk of having having a baby with Down syndrome is higher in women who are over 40 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Pregnant females who have the highest risk of experiencing complications during pregnancy are ________.

Accepted Answer

A) women between the age of 24 and 32 years old 
B) teenage girls and women over the age of 35 years old 
C) women between the age of 21 and 30 years old 
D) women between the age of 22 and 33 years old 
A) women between the age of 24 and 32 years old 
B) teenage girls and women over the age of 35 years old 
C) women between the age of 21 and 30 years old 
D) women between the age of 22 and 33 years old

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Breastfed babies are less likely to develop allergies than babies who are fed infant formula. 
B) In the United States,children who were breastfed as infants are more likely to reach puberty faster than children who were fed formula as babies. 
C) Breastfed infants generally develop more ear infections than babies who are fed infant formula. 
D) Compared to babies who consume infant formula,breastfed babies are less likely to develop inherited diseases such as cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia. 
A) Breastfed babies are less likely to develop allergies than babies who are fed infant formula. 
B) In the United States,children who were breastfed as infants are more likely to reach puberty faster than children who were fed formula as babies. 
C) Breastfed infants generally develop more ear infections than babies who are fed infant formula. 
D) Compared to babies who consume infant formula,breastfed babies are less likely to develop inherited diseases such as cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia.

Question 19

Compared to infant formulas,human milk is a rich source of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) fluoride 
B) iron 
C) vitamin D 
D) cholesterol 
A) fluoride 
B) iron 
C) vitamin D 
D) cholesterol

Question 20

________ is a common condition that occurs in healthy pregnant women.

Accepted Answer

A) Physiological anemia 
B) Gestational hypertension 
C) Gestational diabetes 
D) Preeclampsia 
A) Physiological anemia 
B) Gestational hypertension 
C) Gestational diabetes 
D) Preeclampsia

During pregnancy,edema can be a sign of a serious health problem if ________.

After Ariel gave birth to a healthy baby boy,the physician immediately placed the baby next to Ariel's breast so the infant could begin breastfeeding.This practice ________.

The preconception period is ________.

A woman who was at a healthy weight before becoming pregnant should gain approximately ________ pound(s)per week during the third trimester of her pregnancy.

Jenna is due to give birth to a girl in February.Before she became pregnant,Jenna weighed 105 pounds,which was in the underweight BMI range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ________ pounds during her pregnancy.

Following a well-balanced diet and avoiding eating large fish during the prenatal period reduces the risk of methylmercury contamination and its impact on the nervous system development during pregnancy.

Emma is a 25-year-old pregnant woman.Her need for ________ is 50% higher than before she became pregnant.

Treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum often includes hospitalization and the administration of intravenous fluids containing glucose,electrolytes,and vitamins to restore the pregnant woman's health.

Human milk is naturally a rich source of ________.

Iliana is due to give birth to a girl in March.Before she became pregnant,IIiana weighed 200 pounds and was in the obese BMI range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ________ pounds during her pregnancy.

Which of the following conditions is a common nutrition-related sign of early pregnancy that occurs in many healthy pregnant women?

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains ________.

Hormonal changes and slow peristalsis are the main contributors to the constipation many women experience during their pregnancy.

Fetal alcohol syndrome is characterized by severe birth defects that occur in infants whose mothers ________.

Which of the following is a typical sign you might expect to see in a child with fetal alcohol syndrome?

Compared to younger women,the risk of having having a baby with Down syndrome is higher in women who are over 40 years of age.

Pregnant females who have the highest risk of experiencing complications during pregnancy are ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

Compared to infant formulas,human milk is a rich source of ________.

________ is a common condition that occurs in healthy pregnant women.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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Exam 16: Pregnancy and Lactation

During pregnancy,edema can be a sign of a serious health problem if ________.

After Ariel gave birth to a healthy baby boy,the physician immediately placed the baby next to Ariel's breast so the infant could begin breastfeeding.This practice ________.

The preconception period is ________.

A woman who was at a healthy weight before becoming pregnant should gain approximately ________ pound(s)per week during the third trimester of her pregnancy.

Jenna is due to give birth to a girl in February.Before she became pregnant,Jenna weighed 105 pounds,which was in the underweight BMI range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ________ pounds during her pregnancy.

Following a well-balanced diet and avoiding eating large fish during the prenatal period reduces the risk of methylmercury contamination and its impact on the nervous system development during pregnancy.

Emma is a 25-year-old pregnant woman.Her need for ________ is 50% higher than before she became pregnant.

Treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum often includes hospitalization and the administration of intravenous fluids containing glucose,electrolytes,and vitamins to restore the pregnant woman's health.

Human milk is naturally a rich source of ________.

Iliana is due to give birth to a girl in March.Before she became pregnant,IIiana weighed 200 pounds and was in the obese BMI range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ________ pounds during her pregnancy.

Which of the following conditions is a common nutrition-related sign of early pregnancy that occurs in many healthy pregnant women?

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains ________.

Hormonal changes and slow peristalsis are the main contributors to the constipation many women experience during their pregnancy.

Fetal alcohol syndrome is characterized by severe birth defects that occur in infants whose mothers ________.

Which of the following is a typical sign you might expect to see in a child with fetal alcohol syndrome?

Compared to younger women,the risk of having having a baby with Down syndrome is higher in women who are over 40 years of age.

Pregnant females who have the highest risk of experiencing complications during pregnancy are ________.

Which of the following statements is true?

Compared to infant formulas,human milk is a rich source of ________.

________ is a common condition that occurs in healthy pregnant women.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Infants, children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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