Question 1

Which of these statements is NOT true about colostrum?

Accepted Answer

A) It is higher in fat than mature milk. 
B) It is higher in immunoglobulins than mature milk. 
C) It is higher in protein than mature milk. 
D) It is lower in lactose than mature milk. 
A) It is higher in fat than mature milk. 
B) It is higher in immunoglobulins than mature milk. 
C) It is higher in protein than mature milk. 
D) It is lower in lactose than mature milk. A

Question 2

Which of the following can promote failure to thrive in a breast-fed infant as a result of poor milk production?

Accepted Answer

A) Poor latching or suck during the feeding episode 
B) Small for gestational age infant 
C) Maternal smoking 
D) Maternal illness 
A) Poor latching or suck during the feeding episode 
B) Small for gestational age infant 
C) Maternal smoking 
D) Maternal illness D

Question 3

What should a pregnant woman do to relieve nausea and vomiting during the early months of her pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Drink liquids with meals and have small, frequent feedings. 
B) Eat high-fat foods and include liquids with meals. 
C) Eat small, frequent meals low in fat. 
D) Eat three regular meals per day. 
A) Drink liquids with meals and have small, frequent feedings. 
B) Eat high-fat foods and include liquids with meals. 
C) Eat small, frequent meals low in fat. 
D) Eat three regular meals per day. C

Question 4

What recommendation about sodium should be given for pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

A) Aggressive restriction is warranted. 
B) Sodium intake should be above 2 to 3 g/day. 
C) Sodium intake should not exceed 1 g/day. 
D) Sodium intake should not exceed 2 g/day. 
A) Aggressive restriction is warranted. 
B) Sodium intake should be above 2 to 3 g/day. 
C) Sodium intake should not exceed 1 g/day. 
D) Sodium intake should not exceed 2 g/day.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an indication of adequate infant growth from breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

A) Infant feeds from both breasts during a feeding. 
B) Infant has at least six to eight wet diapers per day. 
C) Infant has frequent stools. 
D) Infant continues to gain weight and length steadily. 
A) Infant feeds from both breasts during a feeding. 
B) Infant has at least six to eight wet diapers per day. 
C) Infant has frequent stools. 
D) Infant continues to gain weight and length steadily.

Question 6

Which hormone promotes letdown?

Accepted Answer

A) Colostrum 
B) Progesterone 
C) Oxytocin 
D) Prolactin 
A) Colostrum 
B) Progesterone 
C) Oxytocin 
D) Prolactin

Question 7

For the first 6 months of lactation, what is the recommended energy intake?

Accepted Answer

A) 200 kcal less than the amount for pregnant women 
B) 330 kcal more than the amount for nonpregnant women 
C) 550 kcal more than the amount for pregnant women 
D) The same as the amount for pregnant women in the third trimester 
A) 200 kcal less than the amount for pregnant women 
B) 330 kcal more than the amount for nonpregnant women 
C) 550 kcal more than the amount for pregnant women 
D) The same as the amount for pregnant women in the third trimester

Question 8

The recommended energy intake in the second and third trimesters is the sum of the energy requirement for a nonpregnant woman and a daily addition of about _____ kcal in the second and _____ kcal in the third trimesters, respectively.

Accepted Answer

A) 100; 160 
B) 250; 350 
C) 350; 460 
D) 400; 550 
A) 100; 160 
B) 250; 350 
C) 350; 460 
D) 400; 550

Question 9

According to the RDA, how much additional protein above that of a nonpregnant woman should a pregnant woman consume during the second half of her pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 g 
B) 15 g 
C) 25 g 
D) 35 g 
A) 10 g 
B) 15 g 
C) 25 g 
D) 35 g

Question 10

According to the National Academy of Sciences, women with normal preconception weight should gain how much during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 to 15 lb 
B) 20 to 25 lb 
C) 25 to 35 lb 
D) 35 to 45 lb 
A) 10 to 15 lb 
B) 20 to 25 lb 
C) 25 to 35 lb 
D) 35 to 45 lb

Question 11

How do the dietary recommendations for breastfeeding mothers differ from those for pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

A) Intake of all nutrients is the same as preconception intake for lactating women. 
B) The intake level during lactation should be severely restricted to promote weight loss. 
C) Fluids are forced for pregnant women and limited during lactation. 
D) Intake of almost all nutrients is needed at higher levels during lactation. 
A) Intake of all nutrients is the same as preconception intake for lactating women. 
B) The intake level during lactation should be severely restricted to promote weight loss. 
C) Fluids are forced for pregnant women and limited during lactation. 
D) Intake of almost all nutrients is needed at higher levels during lactation.

Question 12

What are the signs and symptoms of pregnancy-induced hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A) Hypertension, proteinuria, and edema 
B) Hypotension, hyperalbuminemia, and excessive urine output 
C) Abdominal cramping and weight loss 
D) Weight loss, edema, and hypertension 
A) Hypertension, proteinuria, and edema 
B) Hypotension, hyperalbuminemia, and excessive urine output 
C) Abdominal cramping and weight loss 
D) Weight loss, edema, and hypertension

Question 13

A woman has a BMI indicating overweight before pregnancy.Which of the following guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight gain is contraindicated during this pregnancy. 
B) Guidelines for weight gain for overweight women are not currently established. 
C) Weight gain should be controlled to 15 to 25 lb. 
D) It is not necessary to control weight gain during pregnancy. 
A) Weight gain is contraindicated during this pregnancy. 
B) Guidelines for weight gain for overweight women are not currently established. 
C) Weight gain should be controlled to 15 to 25 lb. 
D) It is not necessary to control weight gain during pregnancy.

Question 14

What advice should be given to a pregnant woman about eating fish?

Accepted Answer

A) They should eat only vegetable sources of omega-3 fat. 
B) There is no specific recommendations about fish. 
C) They should eat two or three servings of fish per week. 
D) They should eat two or three servings of low-mercury fish per week. 
A) They should eat only vegetable sources of omega-3 fat. 
B) There is no specific recommendations about fish. 
C) They should eat two or three servings of fish per week. 
D) They should eat two or three servings of low-mercury fish per week.

Question 15

How can the risk of neural tube defects occurring in utero be reduced?

Accepted Answer

A) Increasing folic acid intake throughout the childbearing years 
B) Ensuring adequate niacin intake during the first 6 weeks of pregnancy 
C) Providing an adequate protein intake throughout the pregnancy 
D) Increasing vitamin C during the first trimester 
A) Increasing folic acid intake throughout the childbearing years 
B) Ensuring adequate niacin intake during the first 6 weeks of pregnancy 
C) Providing an adequate protein intake throughout the pregnancy 
D) Increasing vitamin C during the first trimester

Question 16

For managing leg cramps in pregnancy, which of the following minerals has the most scientific support for its use?

Accepted Answer

A) Manganese 
B) Potassium 
C) Calcium 
D) Magnesium 
A) Manganese 
B) Potassium 
C) Calcium 
D) Magnesium

Question 17

Which of the following will result from the normal physiologic adaptation during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased serum hemoglobin 
B) Proteinuria 
C) Hypoglycemia 
D) Constipation 
A) Decreased serum hemoglobin 
B) Proteinuria 
C) Hypoglycemia 
D) Constipation

Question 18

What is the most appropriate recommendation to make when counseling a newly pregnant patient about alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

A) Avoid alcohol for the first trimester; then no more than 1 oz of alcohol per day. 
B) Avoid alcohol completely throughout the entire pregnancy. 
C) Limit consumption to 1 oz of alcohol per day. 
D) Limit consumption to 2 oz of alcohol per day. 
A) Avoid alcohol for the first trimester; then no more than 1 oz of alcohol per day. 
B) Avoid alcohol completely throughout the entire pregnancy. 
C) Limit consumption to 1 oz of alcohol per day. 
D) Limit consumption to 2 oz of alcohol per day.

Question 19

What nutrient does the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) recommend to be supplemented at 2 months of age for breast-fed infants, although the DRI for the nutrient in lactating women is at the same level as that in nonpregnant women?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin A 
B) Calcium 
C) Zinc 
D) Vitamin D 
A) Vitamin A 
B) Calcium 
C) Zinc 
D) Vitamin D

Question 20

Milk production is most affected by

Accepted Answer

A) calories consumed by the mother. 
B) mother's hydration status. 
C) the frequency of suckling. 
D) protein consumed by the mother. 
A) calories consumed by the mother. 
B) mother's hydration status. 
C) the frequency of suckling. 
D) protein consumed by the mother.

Exam 15: Nutrition for Reproductive Health and Lactation

Which of these statements is NOT true about colostrum?

Which of the following can promote failure to thrive in a breast-fed infant as a result of poor milk production?

What should a pregnant woman do to relieve nausea and vomiting during the early months of her pregnancy?

What recommendation about sodium should be given for pregnant women?

Which of the following is NOT an indication of adequate infant growth from breastfeeding?

Which hormone promotes letdown?

For the first 6 months of lactation, what is the recommended energy intake?

The recommended energy intake in the second and third trimesters is the sum of the energy requirement for a nonpregnant woman and a daily addition of about _____ kcal in the second and _____ kcal in the third trimesters, respectively.

According to the RDA, how much additional protein above that of a nonpregnant woman should a pregnant woman consume during the second half of her pregnancy?

According to the National Academy of Sciences, women with normal preconception weight should gain how much during pregnancy?

How do the dietary recommendations for breastfeeding mothers differ from those for pregnant women?

What are the signs and symptoms of pregnancy-induced hypertension?

A woman has a BMI indicating overweight before pregnancy.Which of the following guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy is recommended?

What advice should be given to a pregnant woman about eating fish?

How can the risk of neural tube defects occurring in utero be reduced?

For managing leg cramps in pregnancy, which of the following minerals has the most scientific support for its use?

Which of the following will result from the normal physiologic adaptation during pregnancy?

What is the most appropriate recommendation to make when counseling a newly pregnant patient about alcohol consumption?

What nutrient does the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) recommend to be supplemented at 2 months of age for breast-fed infants, although the DRI for the nutrient in lactating women is at the same level as that in nonpregnant women?

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The recommended energy intake in the second and third trimesters is the sum of the energy requirement for a nonpregnant woman and a daily addition of about _ kcal in the second and _ kcal in the third trimesters, respectively.