Question 1

Periods of time during development in which events can occur that will have irreversible effects on later development are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  anencephaly 
B)  gestation 
C)  fetal programming 
D)  critical periods 
E)  genetic mutations 
A)  anencephaly 
B)  gestation 
C)  fetal programming 
D)  critical periods 
E)  genetic mutations

Question 2

_________ are strong desires to avoid particular foods and are thought to be due to hormonal changes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ are strong desires to avoid particular...

Question 3

Which of the following is a correct statement about a lactating mother and her dietary intake?

Accepted Answer

A)  The mother's milk has consistent flavor regardless of foods eaten. 
B)  Flavors in the mother's milk may influence the infant's food choices later in life. 
C)  Many mothers require iron-supplementation to enhance the iron levels in breast milk. 
D)  Infants consume more milk when it contains even small amount of alcohol. 
E)  Infant discomfort like gas or constipation has no association with the food intake of the lactating mother. 
A)  The mother's milk has consistent flavor regardless of foods eaten. 
B)  Flavors in the mother's milk may influence the infant's food choices later in life. 
C)  Many mothers require iron-supplementation to enhance the iron levels in breast milk. 
D)  Infants consume more milk when it contains even small amount of alcohol. 
E)  Infant discomfort like gas or constipation has no association with the food intake of the lactating mother.

Question 4

What is the recommended range of weight gain for a mother at healthy BMI at conception who is pregnant with twins?

Accepted Answer

A)  28 to 40 pounds 
B)  31 to 50 pounds 
C)  37 to 54 pounds 
D)  50 to 70 pounds 
E)  Insufficient data to make recommendation 
A)  28 to 40 pounds 
B)  31 to 50 pounds 
C)  37 to 54 pounds 
D)  50 to 70 pounds 
E)  Insufficient data to make recommendation

Question 5

Discuss two maternal health conditions and the effects that not managing or detecting these conditions can have on the health of the mother,as well as the developing infant.

Accepted Answer

Answer will vary among students based on

Question 6

Which of the following is not a risk factor for neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inadequate folate 
B)  The mother being obese 
C)  The mother being underweight 
D)  Family history of spina bifida 
E)  The mother being of Hispanic ethnicity 
A)  Inadequate folate 
B)  The mother being obese 
C)  The mother being underweight 
D)  Family history of spina bifida 
E)  The mother being of Hispanic ethnicity

Question 7

Which of the following is a correct statement about morning sickness?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may occur any time of day, not just in the morning hours. 
B)  It typically peaks at the start of the second trimester. 
C)  It can be effectively treated by eating foods high in vitamin B6. 
D)  Citrus juices, water, and milk are the best beverages to treat nausea. 
E)  Taking prenatal supplements will ease symptoms. 
A)  It may occur any time of day, not just in the morning hours. 
B)  It typically peaks at the start of the second trimester. 
C)  It can be effectively treated by eating foods high in vitamin B6. 
D)  Citrus juices, water, and milk are the best beverages to treat nausea. 
E)  Taking prenatal supplements will ease symptoms.

Question 8

MATCHING
MATCHING
-The best indicator of an infant's health

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 9

Sally weighed 160 pounds and had a BMI of 28 when she got pregnant.What weight,in pounds,is within the recommended weight gain range for her at the end of her pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  173 
B)  182 
C)  189 
D)  194 
E)  196 
A)  173 
B)  182 
C)  189 
D)  194 
E)  196

Question 10

_____ supplemention is associated with a lower incidence of neural tube defects.

Accepted Answer

A)  Iron 
B)  Folate 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Cobalamin 
E)  Iodine 
A)  Iron 
B)  Folate 
C)  Calcium 
D)  Cobalamin 
E)  Iodine

Question 11

What is the recommendation regarding alcohol intake during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  They should drink absolutely no alcohol. 
B)  They should refrain from drinking hard liquor only. 
C)  They are permitted to ingest no more than 2 drinks per day. 
D)  They are permitted to ingest small amounts of alcohol during the last trimester. 
E)  Organic beer and wine is acceptable. 
A)  They should drink absolutely no alcohol. 
B)  They should refrain from drinking hard liquor only. 
C)  They are permitted to ingest no more than 2 drinks per day. 
D)  They are permitted to ingest small amounts of alcohol during the last trimester. 
E)  Organic beer and wine is acceptable.

Question 12

Which of the following is not a risk factor for gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A)  The mother being 33 years old 
B)  The mother being 24 years old 
C)  BMI of 29 at conception 
D)  The mother's sister having type 2 diabetes 
E)  The mother being African-American or Native American 
A)  The mother being 33 years old 
B)  The mother being 24 years old 
C)  BMI of 29 at conception 
D)  The mother's sister having type 2 diabetes 
E)  The mother being African-American or Native American

Question 13

All of the following are associated with reduced fertility except

Accepted Answer

A)  malnutrition. 
B)  overweight dad. 
C)  underweight dad. 
D)  overweight mom. 
E)  obese mom. 
A)  malnutrition. 
B)  overweight dad. 
C)  underweight dad. 
D)  overweight mom. 
E)  obese mom.

Question 14

Define low-birthweight infants,and discuss health risks and complications usually seen in low-birthweight infants.

Accepted Answer

Low-birthweight infants,defined as infan

Question 15

MATCHING
MATCHING
-A condition characterized by seizures

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 16

Which of the following is a correct statement about fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  FAS cannot be treated, only prevented. 
B)  Cognitive function is affected the least when physical abnormalities are most severe. 
C)  Diagnosis is apparent within 6 months of birth for virtually all children with FAS. 
D)  The most severe physical abnormalities in most FAS children are covert rather than overt. 
E)  No harm will result to the infant unless the mother is actually drunk. 
A)  FAS cannot be treated, only prevented. 
B)  Cognitive function is affected the least when physical abnormalities are most severe. 
C)  Diagnosis is apparent within 6 months of birth for virtually all children with FAS. 
D)  The most severe physical abnormalities in most FAS children are covert rather than overt. 
E)  No harm will result to the infant unless the mother is actually drunk.

Question 17

A healthy full-term infant weighs approximately _____ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 ½ to 7 
B)  6 to 7 
C)  6 ½ to 8 
D)  8 to 9 
E)  over 7 
A)  5 ½ to 7 
B)  6 to 7 
C)  6 ½ to 8 
D)  8 to 9 
E)  over 7

Question 18

All of the following are signs or symptoms of preeclampsia except

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension. 
B)  severe headaches. 
C)  swelling of hands, feet, and face. 
D)  hypoglycemia. 
E)  sudden weight gain of approximately 1lb per day. 
A)  hypertension. 
B)  severe headaches. 
C)  swelling of hands, feet, and face. 
D)  hypoglycemia. 
E)  sudden weight gain of approximately 1lb per day.

Question 19

MATCHING
MATCHING
-Heavy use during pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage or low-birthweight

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 20

Gestation is generally divided into equal periods called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  quarters 
B)  quintiles 
C)  semesters 
D)  trimesters 
E)  periods 
A)  quarters 
B)  quintiles 
C)  semesters 
D)  trimesters 
E)  periods

Periods of time during development in which events can occur that will have irreversible effects on later development are called ________.

_________ are strong desires to avoid particular foods and are thought to be due to hormonal changes.

Which of the following is a correct statement about a lactating mother and her dietary intake?

What is the recommended range of weight gain for a mother at healthy BMI at conception who is pregnant with twins?

Discuss two maternal health conditions and the effects that not managing or detecting these conditions can have on the health of the mother,as well as the developing infant.

Which of the following is not a risk factor for neural tube defects?

Which of the following is a correct statement about morning sickness?

MATCHING MATCHING -The best indicator of an infant's health

Sally weighed 160 pounds and had a BMI of 28 when she got pregnant.What weight,in pounds,is within the recommended weight gain range for her at the end of her pregnancy?

_____ supplemention is associated with a lower incidence of neural tube defects.

What is the recommendation regarding alcohol intake during pregnancy?

Which of the following is not a risk factor for gestational diabetes?

All of the following are associated with reduced fertility except

Define low-birthweight infants,and discuss health risks and complications usually seen in low-birthweight infants.

MATCHING MATCHING -A condition characterized by seizures

Which of the following is a correct statement about fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?

A healthy full-term infant weighs approximately _____ pounds.

All of the following are signs or symptoms of preeclampsia except

MATCHING MATCHING -Heavy use during pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage or low-birthweight

Gestation is generally divided into equal periods called _____.

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

Periods of time during development in which events can occur that will have irreversible effects on later development are called ________.

_________ are strong desires to avoid particular foods and are thought to be due to hormonal changes.

Which of the following is a correct statement about a lactating mother and her dietary intake?

What is the recommended range of weight gain for a mother at healthy BMI at conception who is pregnant with twins?

Discuss two maternal health conditions and the effects that not managing or detecting these conditions can have on the health of the mother,as well as the developing infant.

Which of the following is not a risk factor for neural tube defects?

Which of the following is a correct statement about morning sickness?

MATCHING MATCHING -The best indicator of an infant's health

Sally weighed 160 pounds and had a BMI of 28 when she got pregnant.What weight,in pounds,is within the recommended weight gain range for her at the end of her pregnancy?

_____ supplemention is associated with a lower incidence of neural tube defects.

What is the recommendation regarding alcohol intake during pregnancy?

Which of the following is not a risk factor for gestational diabetes?

All of the following are associated with reduced fertility except

Define low-birthweight infants,and discuss health risks and complications usually seen in low-birthweight infants.

MATCHING MATCHING -A condition characterized by seizures

Which of the following is a correct statement about fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)?

A healthy full-term infant weighs approximately _____ pounds.

All of the following are signs or symptoms of preeclampsia except

MATCHING MATCHING -Heavy use during pregnancy may increase the risk of miscarriage or low-birthweight

Gestation is generally divided into equal periods called _____.

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