Exam 16: Pregnancy and Lactation

Which of the following statements about human milk is false? 

Which of the following substances is a lipid that is necessary for the proper development of an infant's nervous system?

Reyna is a healthy 27-year-old pregnant woman.She is experiencing ________,a common nutrition-related condition that occurs in many healthy pregnant women.

Kari is considering whether she should exclusively breastfeed or formula-feed her new baby.To encourage Kari to breastfeed,you provide some factual information by telling her that ________.

Which of the following happen(s)during pregnancy?  Check all that apply.

________ is a federal program that provides funds to state governments to help specific populations obtain certain supplemental foods and nutrition education.

Sudha is in her first trimester of pregnancy.Which of the following micronutrients is a nutrient of public health concern during pregnancy?

The ________ is the organ of pregnancy that transfers nutrients and oxygen from the mother's bloodstream to the embryo/fetus.

Lanelle is 5 months pregnant.Recently,she gained several pounds rapidly,and as a result, her face is "puffy" and her hands are swollen.Her physician is very concerned,because Lanelle's blood pressure has risen to a dangerous level.Based on this information,Lanelle probably has ________.

Which of the following conditions is a major cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States?

Every pregnant or nursing woman is eligible to participate and benefit from the WIC program.

The placenta ________.

Maternal anemia occurs when a pregnant woman has a hematocrit ________.

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

________ is a common nutrition-related sign or symptom of early pregnancy that occurs in many healthy pregnant women.

Methylmercury is a trace mineral needed for proper brain development during embryonic development.

________ is a common nutrition-related sign of pregnancy that occurs in many healthy pregnant women.

During the first few days after giving birth,the new mother's breasts produce ________.

Pregnant women are advised to drink ________.

Ashley is due to give birth to a girl in March.Before she became pregnant,Ashley weighed 175 pounds and was in the overweight BMI range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ________ pounds during her pregnancy.