Question 1

The _______ is the organ from which the infant receives nourishment.

Accepted Answer

A)  placenta 
B)  umbilical cord 
C)  amniotic sac 
D)  blastocyte 
E)  The sac in which the developing infant is contained prior to birth 
A)  placenta 
B)  umbilical cord 
C)  amniotic sac 
D)  blastocyte 
E)  The sac in which the developing infant is contained prior to birth A

Question 2

To prevent dehydration,it is recommended that a lactating mother consume approximately ____ of water per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  6 to 7 cups 
B)  8 cups 
C)  10 to 11 cups 
D)  13 cups 
E)  16 cups 
A)  6 to 7 cups 
B)  8 cups 
C)  10 to 11 cups 
D)  13 cups 
E)  16 cups D

Question 3

___________ are two nutrients required in higher amounts during pregnancy due to their roles in the synthesis of red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein and iron 
B)  Folate and vitamin B12 
C)  Calcium and vitamin A 
D)  Calcium and B6 
E)  Selenium and iron 
A)  Protein and iron 
B)  Folate and vitamin B12 
C)  Calcium and vitamin A 
D)  Calcium and B6 
E)  Selenium and iron B

Question 4

MATCHING
MATCHING
-An infant born before 38 weeks

Accepted Answer

A) Implantation 
B) Teratogenic 
C) Perinatal 
D) Macrosomia 
E) Oxytocin
F)Fetus
G)Preterm
H)Heartburn
I)Pica
J)Caffeine
K)Zygote
L)Embryo
M)Alcohol
N)Eclampsia
O)Amniotic sac
P)Birthweight 
A) Implantation 
B) Teratogenic 
C) Perinatal 
D) Macrosomia 
E) Oxytocin
F)Fetus
G)Preterm
H)Heartburn
I)Pica
J)Caffeine
K)Zygote
L)Embryo
M)Alcohol
N)Eclampsia
O)Amniotic sac
P)Birthweight

Question 5

All of the following are benefits of physical activity during pregnancy except

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced stress. 
B)  fewer discomforts associated with pregnancy. 
C)  maintenance of health habits to help lose weight after birth. 
D)  weight maintenance or loss. 
E)  reduced risk for gestational hypertension. 
A)  reduced stress. 
B)  fewer discomforts associated with pregnancy. 
C)  maintenance of health habits to help lose weight after birth. 
D)  weight maintenance or loss. 
E)  reduced risk for gestational hypertension.

Question 6

Which nutrient does the body show a dramatic increase in absorption for during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sodium 
B)  Protein 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Thiamin 
E)  Magnesium 
A)  Sodium 
B)  Protein 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Thiamin 
E)  Magnesium

Question 7

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding recommended weight gain for an obese pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

A)  Since she already has excess fat stores, she should try to not gain any weight during pregnancy. 
B)  Her goal is to gain a minimum of 5 pounds but no more than 10 pounds. 
C)  Regardless of weight status, all mothers need to gain 25 to 35 pounds while pregnant. 
D)  Her goal is to gain a minimum of 15 pounds but no more than 25 pounds. 
E)  Her goal is to gain between 11 and 20 pounds. 
A)  Since she already has excess fat stores, she should try to not gain any weight during pregnancy. 
B)  Her goal is to gain a minimum of 5 pounds but no more than 10 pounds. 
C)  Regardless of weight status, all mothers need to gain 25 to 35 pounds while pregnant. 
D)  Her goal is to gain a minimum of 15 pounds but no more than 25 pounds. 
E)  Her goal is to gain between 11 and 20 pounds.

Question 8

Which of the following is a correct statement in regards to the mother's weight and weight loss after pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most women return to their pre-pregnancy weight. 
B)  Women who do lose all their pregnancy weight are more likely to gain additional weight during adult years. 
C)  A combination of diet and breastfeeding is the most effective method to use to support weight loss. 
D)  Retaining some pregnancy weight has little effect on the mother's future health and chronic disease risk. 
E)  The more weight a woman gains beyond needed pregnancy weight, the more weight she will likely retain. 
A)  Most women return to their pre-pregnancy weight. 
B)  Women who do lose all their pregnancy weight are more likely to gain additional weight during adult years. 
C)  A combination of diet and breastfeeding is the most effective method to use to support weight loss. 
D)  Retaining some pregnancy weight has little effect on the mother's future health and chronic disease risk. 
E)  The more weight a woman gains beyond needed pregnancy weight, the more weight she will likely retain.

Question 9

The temporary absence of menstrual periods immediately following childbirth is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

postpartum

Question 10

Based on the weight gain patterns discussed,a woman who was at a healthy BMI when she became pregnant should have gained approximately _____ pounds by the twentieth week of gestation.

Accepted Answer

A)  7 
B)  10 ½ 
C)  20 
D)  14 ½ 
E)  17 ½ 
A)  7 
B)  10 ½ 
C)  20 
D)  14 ½ 
E)  17 ½

Question 11

MATCHING
MATCHING
-Increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome

Accepted Answer

A) Implantation 
B) Teratogenic 
C) Perinatal 
D) Macrosomia 
E) Oxytocin
F)Fetus
G)Preterm
H)Heartburn
I)Pica
J)Caffeine
K)Zygote
L)Embryo
M)Alcohol
N)Eclampsia
O)Amniotic sac
P)Birthweight
Q) 	Preeclampsia	
R) 	Morning sickness
S) 	Prolactin	
T) 	Smoking 
A) Implantation 
B) Teratogenic 
C) Perinatal 
D) Macrosomia 
E) Oxytocin
F)Fetus
G)Preterm
H)Heartburn
I)Pica
J)Caffeine
K)Zygote
L)Embryo
M)Alcohol
N)Eclampsia
O)Amniotic sac
P)Birthweight
Q) 	Preeclampsia	
R) 	Morning sickness
S) 	Prolactin	
T) 	Smoking

Question 12

A health care provider who specializes in helping new mothers establish a healthy breastfeeding relationship with their infant is called a _____________.

Accepted Answer

certified

Question 13

Consumption of unpasteurized dairy products and soft cheeses can lead to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mercury contamination 
B)  intake of heavy metals like lead 
C)  low-birthweights 
D)  foodborne illness from listeriosis. 
E)  phenylketonuria (PKU) 
A)  mercury contamination 
B)  intake of heavy metals like lead 
C)  low-birthweights 
D)  foodborne illness from listeriosis. 
E)  phenylketonuria (PKU)

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic associated with adolescent pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Labor is typically shorter due to the baby being smaller. 
B)  Maternal death is highest for those younger than age 20. 
C)  Socioeconomic status has little effect on pregnancy health and complications. 
D)  Young mothers are less likely to smoke. 
E)  They are more likely to deliver a baby that weighs 5 ½ pounds or less. 
A)  Labor is typically shorter due to the baby being smaller. 
B)  Maternal death is highest for those younger than age 20. 
C)  Socioeconomic status has little effect on pregnancy health and complications. 
D)  Young mothers are less likely to smoke. 
E)  They are more likely to deliver a baby that weighs 5 ½ pounds or less.

Question 15

_________ are the two components that make up approximately 15 pounds of the recommended weight gain during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  The placenta and the mother's fat stores 
B)  The amniotic sac fluid and the infant at birth 
C)  The maternal fat stores and the additional blood volume 
D)  The infant at birth and the mother's fat stores 
E)  The increased size of the uterus and increases in the mother's fluid volume 
A)  The placenta and the mother's fat stores 
B)  The amniotic sac fluid and the infant at birth 
C)  The maternal fat stores and the additional blood volume 
D)  The infant at birth and the mother's fat stores 
E)  The increased size of the uterus and increases in the mother's fluid volume

Question 16

Which of the following is a correct statement about prenatal supplements during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prenatal supplements typically contain higher amounts of iron, protein, and calcium. 
B)  They are particularly beneficial for women with inadequate dietary intakes or women carrying multiple fetuses. 
C)  Very few doctors recommend daily multivitamin-mineral supplements. 
D)  They are only properly absorbed if eaten on an empty stomach. 
E)  Prenatal supplements typically contain additional energy, omega-3 fatty acids, and calcium needed by the mother. 
A)  Prenatal supplements typically contain higher amounts of iron, protein, and calcium. 
B)  They are particularly beneficial for women with inadequate dietary intakes or women carrying multiple fetuses. 
C)  Very few doctors recommend daily multivitamin-mineral supplements. 
D)  They are only properly absorbed if eaten on an empty stomach. 
E)  Prenatal supplements typically contain additional energy, omega-3 fatty acids, and calcium needed by the mother.

Question 17

Compared to other women,obese women are more likely to have all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  complications during delivery. 
B)  gestational hypertension. 
C)  large for gestational age babies. 
D)  gestational oxygen deprivation. 
E)  gestational diabetes. 
A)  complications during delivery. 
B)  gestational hypertension. 
C)  large for gestational age babies. 
D)  gestational oxygen deprivation. 
E)  gestational diabetes.

Question 18

__________ is the ability of a man and women to reproduce.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the ability of a man...

Question 19

When does the most severe damage associated with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Around the time of conception 
B)  Between weeks 8 and 12 
C)  After week 24 
D)  The second trimester 
E)  The third trimester 
A)  Around the time of conception 
B)  Between weeks 8 and 12 
C)  After week 24 
D)  The second trimester 
E)  The third trimester

Question 20

MATCHING
MATCHING
-The embedding of the blastocyst in the inner lining of the uterus

Accepted Answer

A) Implantation 
B) Teratogenic 
C) Perinatal 
D) Macrosomia 
E) Oxytocin
F)Fetus
G)Preterm
H)Heartburn
I)Pica
J)Caffeine
K)Zygote
L)Embryo
M)Alcohol
N)Eclampsia
O)Amniotic sac
P)Birthweight 
A) Implantation 
B) Teratogenic 
C) Perinatal 
D) Macrosomia 
E) Oxytocin
F)Fetus
G)Preterm
H)Heartburn
I)Pica
J)Caffeine
K)Zygote
L)Embryo
M)Alcohol
N)Eclampsia
O)Amniotic sac
P)Birthweight

The _______ is the organ from which the infant receives nourishment.

To prevent dehydration,it is recommended that a lactating mother consume approximately ____ of water per day.

___________ are two nutrients required in higher amounts during pregnancy due to their roles in the synthesis of red blood cells.

MATCHING MATCHING -An infant born before 38 weeks

All of the following are benefits of physical activity during pregnancy except

Which nutrient does the body show a dramatic increase in absorption for during pregnancy?

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding recommended weight gain for an obese pregnant woman?

Which of the following is a correct statement in regards to the mother's weight and weight loss after pregnancy?

The temporary absence of menstrual periods immediately following childbirth is referred to as __________.

Based on the weight gain patterns discussed,a woman who was at a healthy BMI when she became pregnant should have gained approximately _____ pounds by the twentieth week of gestation.

MATCHING MATCHING -Increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome

A health care provider who specializes in helping new mothers establish a healthy breastfeeding relationship with their infant is called a _____________.

Consumption of unpasteurized dairy products and soft cheeses can lead to ________.

Which of the following is a characteristic associated with adolescent pregnancy?

_________ are the two components that make up approximately 15 pounds of the recommended weight gain during pregnancy.

Which of the following is a correct statement about prenatal supplements during pregnancy?

Compared to other women,obese women are more likely to have all of the following except

__________ is the ability of a man and women to reproduce.

When does the most severe damage associated with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)occur?

MATCHING MATCHING -The embedding of the blastocyst in the inner lining of the uterus

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars,Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides,Phospholipids and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight,obesity and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 15: Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

The _______ is the organ from which the infant receives nourishment.

To prevent dehydration,it is recommended that a lactating mother consume approximately ____ of water per day.

___________ are two nutrients required in higher amounts during pregnancy due to their roles in the synthesis of red blood cells.

MATCHING MATCHING -An infant born before 38 weeks

All of the following are benefits of physical activity during pregnancy except

Which nutrient does the body show a dramatic increase in absorption for during pregnancy?

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding recommended weight gain for an obese pregnant woman?

Which of the following is a correct statement in regards to the mother's weight and weight loss after pregnancy?

The temporary absence of menstrual periods immediately following childbirth is referred to as __________.

Based on the weight gain patterns discussed,a woman who was at a healthy BMI when she became pregnant should have gained approximately _____ pounds by the twentieth week of gestation.

MATCHING MATCHING -Increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome

A health care provider who specializes in helping new mothers establish a healthy breastfeeding relationship with their infant is called a _____________.

Consumption of unpasteurized dairy products and soft cheeses can lead to ________.

Which of the following is a characteristic associated with adolescent pregnancy?

_________ are the two components that make up approximately 15 pounds of the recommended weight gain during pregnancy.

Which of the following is a correct statement about prenatal supplements during pregnancy?

Compared to other women,obese women are more likely to have all of the following except

__________ is the ability of a man and women to reproduce.

When does the most severe damage associated with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)occur?

MATCHING MATCHING -The embedding of the blastocyst in the inner lining of the uterus

An Overview of Nutrition

Planning a Healthy Diet

Digestion,Absorption and Transport

The Carbohydrates: Sugars,Starches and Fibers

The Lipids: Triglycerides,Phospholipids and Sterols

Protein: Amino Acids

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management: Overweight,obesity and Underweight

The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins,A,D,E and K

Water and the Major Minerals

The Trace Minerals

Fitness: Physical Activity,Nutrients and Body Adaptations

Life Cycle Nutrition: Infancy,Childhood and Adolescence

Life Cycle Nutrition: Adulthood and the Later Years

Diet and Health

Consumer Concerns About Foods and Water

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters