Question 1

Discuss the term "critical periods" in relation to pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Times of intense development and rapid c

Question 2

Discuss the association between maternal nutrition and the risk for development of chronic diseases in her child.

Accepted Answer

Clearly, substances such as nutrients in

Question 3

An infant with a birthweight at the 90th percentile or higher for gestational age (roughly 9 pounds or higher) is said to have ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An infant with a birthweight at the...

Question 4

The component of weight gain during pregnancy that is similar to the average weight of the infant at birth is the

Accepted Answer

A) placenta. 
B) amniotic sac fluid. 
C) maternal fat stores. 
D) uterus and supporting muscles. 
E) additional blood volume. 
A) placenta. 
B) amniotic sac fluid. 
C) maternal fat stores. 
D) uterus and supporting muscles. 
E) additional blood volume.

Question 5

What is the benefit of postpartum amenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A) It stimulates milk production. 
B) It conserves iron in the mother. 
C) It stimulates the let-down reflex. 
D) It stimulates the suckling reflex in the infant. 
E) It is a reliable form of birth control. 
A) It stimulates milk production. 
B) It conserves iron in the mother. 
C) It stimulates the let-down reflex. 
D) It stimulates the suckling reflex in the infant. 
E) It is a reliable form of birth control.

Question 6

Which of the following is a characteristic of body weight changes associated with pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Weight gain is generally steady throughout pregnancy for normal-weight women. 
B) Most women are unable to lose all of the weight that was gained during pregnancy. 
C) Sudden, large weight gain in pregnancy may signal the development of hypotension. 
D) Overweight pregnant women should gain as much weight as underweight pregnant women. 
E) Exercise is the best way to lose weight after pregnancy. 
A) Weight gain is generally steady throughout pregnancy for normal-weight women. 
B) Most women are unable to lose all of the weight that was gained during pregnancy. 
C) Sudden, large weight gain in pregnancy may signal the development of hypotension. 
D) Overweight pregnant women should gain as much weight as underweight pregnant women. 
E) Exercise is the best way to lose weight after pregnancy.

Question 7

Which of the following is a feature of calcium nutrition in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) The RDA increases by over 100%. 
B) Calcium absorption increases substantially. 
C) Supplements are required for most women due to the increased needs. 
D) Transfer of calcium from maternal stores to the fetus increases rapidly at the beginning of the second trimester and falls during the last trimester. 
E) During the last trimester, about 500 mg of calcium are transferred from the mother to the fetus each day. 
A) The RDA increases by over 100%. 
B) Calcium absorption increases substantially. 
C) Supplements are required for most women due to the increased needs. 
D) Transfer of calcium from maternal stores to the fetus increases rapidly at the beginning of the second trimester and falls during the last trimester. 
E) During the last trimester, about 500 mg of calcium are transferred from the mother to the fetus each day.

Question 8

Gestation is generally divided into equal periods of

Accepted Answer

A) 10 weeks, called quarters. 
B) 8 weeks, called quintiles. 
C) 4 months, called semesters. 
D) 3 months, called trimesters. 
E) 5 weeks, called periods. 
A) 10 weeks, called quarters. 
B) 8 weeks, called quintiles. 
C) 4 months, called semesters. 
D) 3 months, called trimesters. 
E) 5 weeks, called periods.

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) It predicts risk of diabetes for the infant. 
B) It leads to type 2 diabetes in some women. 
C) It occurs in over one-half of normal weight women. 
D) It occurs more often in women with a history of having premature births. 
E) It may be dangerous for the woman but has little impact on the developing fetus. 
A) It predicts risk of diabetes for the infant. 
B) It leads to type 2 diabetes in some women. 
C) It occurs in over one-half of normal weight women. 
D) It occurs more often in women with a history of having premature births. 
E) It may be dangerous for the woman but has little impact on the developing fetus.

Question 10

Describe the two most common neural tube defects and what is known about their development.

Accepted Answer

The two most common types of neural tube

Question 11

Describe the risks associated with caffeine intake during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Caffeine crosses the placenta, and the d

Question 12

The amount of vitamin D needed in pregnancy can be obtained by consumption of fortified milk and

Accepted Answer

A) low-mercury fish. 
B) exposure to the sun. 
C) tropical fruit juices. 
D) vitamin D supplements. 
E) tree nuts. 
A) low-mercury fish. 
B) exposure to the sun. 
C) tropical fruit juices. 
D) vitamin D supplements. 
E) tree nuts.

Question 13

An infant born with incomplete closure of the spinal cord has

Accepted Answer

A) spina bifida. 
B) macrosomia. 
C) anencephaly. 
D) FAS. 
E) spinal agenesis. 
A) spina bifida. 
B) macrosomia. 
C) anencephaly. 
D) FAS. 
E) spinal agenesis.

Question 14

List the benefits of breastfeeding for the infant and for the mother.

Accepted Answer

Benefits for Infants
Provides the approp

Question 15

Which of the following nutrients taken as a prenatal supplement has been found to be 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 16

MATCHING
-Number of U.S. women who report binge drinking during pregnancy

Accepted Answer

A) 1 in 75 
B) 1 in 13 
C) 7 1/2 
D) 17-30 
E) 25
F)35
G)38
H)Iron
I)Pica
J)Folate
K)Zygote
L)Embryo
M)Alcohol
N)Eclampsia
O)Amniotic
P)Birthweight
Q)Preeclampsia
R)Breastfeeding
S)Eat small, frequent meals
T)Drink at least 8 glasses of liquid a day 
A) 1 in 75 
B) 1 in 13 
C) 7 1/2 
D) 17-30 
E) 25
F)35
G)38
H)Iron
I)Pica
J)Folate
K)Zygote
L)Embryo
M)Alcohol
N)Eclampsia
O)Amniotic
P)Birthweight
Q)Preeclampsia
R)Breastfeeding
S)Eat small, frequent meals
T)Drink at least 8 glasses of liquid a day

Question 17

MATCHING
-An infant born prior to this number of weeks of pregnancy is classified as preterm

Accepted Answer

A) 1 in 75 
B) 1 in 13 
C) 7 1/2 
D) 17-30 
E) 25
F)35
G)38
H)Iron
I)Pica
J)Folate
K)Zygote
L)Embryo
M)Alcohol
N)Eclampsia
O)Amniotic
P)Birthweight
Q)Preeclampsia
R)Breastfeeding
S)Eat small, frequent meals
T)Drink at least 8 glasses of liquid a day 
A) 1 in 75 
B) 1 in 13 
C) 7 1/2 
D) 17-30 
E) 25
F)35
G)38
H)Iron
I)Pica
J)Folate
K)Zygote
L)Embryo
M)Alcohol
N)Eclampsia
O)Amniotic
P)Birthweight
Q)Preeclampsia
R)Breastfeeding
S)Eat small, frequent meals
T)Drink at least 8 glasses of liquid a day

Question 18

Usually, what is the first sign of preeclampsia?

Accepted Answer

A) Fall in blood pressure 
B) Elevated blood glucose 
C) A large weight gain over a short time 
D) Chronic episodes of pica over the last 2 trimesters 
E) Mental confusion 
A) Fall in blood pressure 
B) Elevated blood glucose 
C) A large weight gain over a short time 
D) Chronic episodes of pica over the last 2 trimesters 
E) Mental confusion

Question 19

Which of the following is the standard classification for a low-birthweight infant?

Accepted Answer

A) 3 1/2 lbs or less 
B) 4 lbs or less 
C) 5 1/2 lbs or less 
D) 6 1/2 lbs or less 
E) 9 lbs or less 
A) 3 1/2 lbs or less 
B) 4 lbs or less 
C) 5 1/2 lbs or less 
D) 6 1/2 lbs or less 
E) 9 lbs or less

Question 20

What is the recommended range of weight gain, in lbs, during pregnancy for an underweight woman?

Accepted Answer

A) 15-25 
B) 28-40 
C) 42-50 
D) 55-62 
E) 65-80 
A) 15-25 
B) 28-40 
C) 42-50 
D) 55-62 
E) 65-80

Discuss the term "critical periods" in relation to pregnancy.

Discuss the association between maternal nutrition and the risk for development of chronic diseases in her child.

An infant with a birthweight at the 90th percentile or higher for gestational age (roughly 9 pounds or higher) is said to have ____________________.

The component of weight gain during pregnancy that is similar to the average weight of the infant at birth is the

What is the benefit of postpartum amenorrhea?

Which of the following is a characteristic of body weight changes associated with pregnancy?

Which of the following is a feature of calcium nutrition in pregnancy?

Gestation is generally divided into equal periods of

Which of the following is a characteristic of gestational diabetes?

Describe the two most common neural tube defects and what is known about their development.

Describe the risks associated with caffeine intake during pregnancy.

The amount of vitamin D needed in pregnancy can be obtained by consumption of fortified milk and

An infant born with incomplete closure of the spinal cord has

List the benefits of breastfeeding for the infant and for the mother.

Which of the following nutrients taken as a prenatal supplement has been found to be associated with a lower incidence of neural tube defects?

MATCHING -Number of U.S. women who report binge drinking during pregnancy

MATCHING -An infant born prior to this number of weeks of pregnancy is classified as preterm

Usually, what is the first sign of preeclampsia?

Which of the following is the standard classification for a low-birthweight infant?

What is the recommended range of weight gain, in lbs, during pregnancy for an underweight woman?

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 123 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

Discuss the term "critical periods" in relation to pregnancy.

Discuss the association between maternal nutrition and the risk for development of chronic diseases in her child.

An infant with a birthweight at the 90th percentile or higher for gestational age (roughly 9 pounds or higher) is said to have ____________________.

The component of weight gain during pregnancy that is similar to the average weight of the infant at birth is the

What is the benefit of postpartum amenorrhea?

Which of the following is a characteristic of body weight changes associated with pregnancy?

Which of the following is a feature of calcium nutrition in pregnancy?

Gestation is generally divided into equal periods of

Which of the following is a characteristic of gestational diabetes?

Describe the two most common neural tube defects and what is known about their development.

Describe the risks associated with caffeine intake during pregnancy.

The amount of vitamin D needed in pregnancy can be obtained by consumption of fortified milk and

An infant born with incomplete closure of the spinal cord has

List the benefits of breastfeeding for the infant and for the mother.

Which of the following nutrients taken as a prenatal supplement has been found to be associated with a lower incidence of neural tube defects?

MATCHING -Number of U.S. women who report binge drinking during pregnancy

MATCHING -An infant born prior to this number of weeks of pregnancy is classified as preterm

Usually, what is the first sign of preeclampsia?

Which of the following is the standard classification for a low-birthweight infant?

What is the recommended range of weight gain, in lbs, during pregnancy for an underweight woman?

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 123 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