Question 1

What is the placenta?

Accepted Answer

A) An organ from which the infant receives nourishment 
B) A muscular organ within which the infant develops before birth 
C) The developing infant from the eighth week after conception until birth 
D) The developing infant during its second through eighth week after conception 
E) The sac in which the developing infant is contained prior to birth 
A) An organ from which the infant receives nourishment 
B) A muscular organ within which the infant develops before birth 
C) The developing infant from the eighth week after conception until birth 
D) The developing infant during its second through eighth week after conception 
E) The sac in which the developing infant is contained prior to birth

Question 2

MATCHING
-Excess intake of this substance in pregnancy is known to result in mental retardation of the child

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 3

Approximately what percentage of pregnancies in the United States are unplanned?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 35 
D) 50 
E) 75 
A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 35 
D) 50 
E) 75

Question 4

Approximately how many infants each year are born in the United States with fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) 2,000 
B) 4,000 
C) 6,000 
D) 12,000 
E) 18,000 
A) 2,000 
B) 4,000 
C) 6,000 
D) 12,000 
E) 18,000

Question 5

The neural tube develops into the

Accepted Answer

A) umbilical cord. 
B) liver and pancreas. 
C) gastrointestinal tract. 
D) brain and spinal cord. 
E) cardiovascular system. 
A) umbilical cord. 
B) liver and pancreas. 
C) gastrointestinal tract. 
D) brain and spinal cord. 
E) cardiovascular system.

Question 6

What causes the "let-down reflex"?

Accepted Answer

A) Oxytocin 
B) Estrogen 
C) Prepartum amenorrhea 
D) Postpartum amenorrhea 
E) FSH 
A) Oxytocin 
B) Estrogen 
C) Prepartum amenorrhea 
D) Postpartum amenorrhea 
E) FSH

Question 7

Which of the following is a feature of hypertension in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Chronic hypertension increases risk for stillbirth. 
B) Chronic hypertension often leads to macrosomia. 
C) Gestational hypertension usually develops in the first trimester. 
D) Gestational hypertension is most common in women who had normal blood pressure before pregnancy. 
E) Gestational diabetes typically persists after pregnancy. 
A) Chronic hypertension increases risk for stillbirth. 
B) Chronic hypertension often leads to macrosomia. 
C) Gestational hypertension usually develops in the first trimester. 
D) Gestational hypertension is most common in women who had normal blood pressure before pregnancy. 
E) Gestational diabetes typically persists after pregnancy.

Question 8

Describe the condition known as preeclampsia. What are its risk factors and what is known about its prevention?

Accepted Answer

Preeclampsia is a condition characterize

Question 9

What is the most reliable indicator of an infant's future health status?

Accepted Answer

A) Infant's birthweight 
B) Mother's weight before pregnancy 
C) Mother's weight gain during pregnancy 
D) Mother's nutrition status prior to pregnancy 
E) Maternal age 
A) Infant's birthweight 
B) Mother's weight before pregnancy 
C) Mother's weight gain during pregnancy 
D) Mother's nutrition status prior to pregnancy 
E) Maternal age

Question 10

The number of extra kcalories per day needed to produce a normal supply of milk during the first six months of lactation is approximately

Accepted Answer

A) 100. 
B) 250. 
C) 500. 
D) 1000. 
E) 1500. 
A) 100. 
B) 250. 
C) 500. 
D) 1000. 
E) 1500.

Question 11

The embedding of the blastocyst in the inner lining of the uterus is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The embedding of the blastocyst in the...

Question 12

Low-birthweight infants are defined as infants who weigh ____________________ or less.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Low-birthweight infants are defined as infants who...

Question 13

MATCHING
-Adequate intakes of this nutrient within the 30 days prior to conception are especially important to lower risk of birth defects

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 14

Which of the following statements describes an association between nutrient intake and lactation?

Accepted Answer

A) Milk production is increased by higher fluid intake. 
B) Ingestion of garlic may lead to an off-flavor of the milk. 
C) Inadequate protein intake lowers the protein concentration of the milk. 
D) The energy RDA for milk production calls for an additional 1000 kcalories per day. 
E) Nicotine does not pass into a woman's breast milk. 
A) Milk production is increased by higher fluid intake. 
B) Ingestion of garlic may lead to an off-flavor of the milk. 
C) Inadequate protein intake lowers the protein concentration of the milk. 
D) The energy RDA for milk production calls for an additional 1000 kcalories per day. 
E) Nicotine does not pass into a woman's breast milk.

Question 15

Why might a lactating woman need to take an iron supplement?

Accepted Answer

A) To improve the flavor of breast milk 
B) To increase iron content of breast milk 
C) To replace the iron stores she lost during pregnancy 
D) To account for the re-start of menstruation that usually occurs 1-2 months postpartum 
E) To increase the volume of breast milk 
A) To improve the flavor of breast milk 
B) To increase iron content of breast milk 
C) To replace the iron stores she lost during pregnancy 
D) To account for the re-start of menstruation that usually occurs 1-2 months postpartum 
E) To increase the volume of breast milk

Question 16

What organ is most affected in anencephaly?

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Heart 
C) Brain 
D) Pancreas 
E) Lungs 
A) Liver 
B) Heart 
C) Brain 
D) Pancreas 
E) Lungs

Question 17

MATCHING
-Number of days after conception during which the neural tube is highly vulnerable to nutrient deficiency

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

For the normal-weight woman, weight gain ideally follows a pattern of ____ during the first trimester and ____ per week thereafter.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 pound; 2 pounds 
B) 1½ pounds; 2 pounds 
C) 2 pounds; 1 pound 
D) 2½ pounds; 2 pounds 
E) 3½ pounds; 1 pound 
A) 1 pound; 2 pounds 
B) 1½ pounds; 2 pounds 
C) 2 pounds; 1 pound 
D) 2½ pounds; 2 pounds 
E) 3½ pounds; 1 pound

Question 19

What is gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) A severe form of type 1 diabetes in newborns. 
B) Abnormal blood glucose maintenance during pregnancy. 
C) Reactive hypoglycemia expressed during the third trimester of pregnancy. 
D) A temporary loss of insulin secretion during the first trimester of pregnancy. 
E) A complication of pre-existing diabetes that can occur during pregnancy. 
A) A severe form of type 1 diabetes in newborns. 
B) Abnormal blood glucose maintenance during pregnancy. 
C) Reactive hypoglycemia expressed during the third trimester of pregnancy. 
D) A temporary loss of insulin secretion during the first trimester of pregnancy. 
E) A complication of pre-existing diabetes that can occur during pregnancy.

Question 20

What is the recommended range of weight gain, in lbs, during pregnancy for a normal-weight woman?

Accepted Answer

A) 10-18 
B) 19-24 
C) 25-35 
D) 36-44 
E) 45-55 
A) 10-18 
B) 19-24 
C) 25-35 
D) 36-44 
E) 45-55

What is the placenta?

MATCHING -Excess intake of this substance in pregnancy is known to result in mental retardation of the child

Approximately what percentage of pregnancies in the United States are unplanned?

Approximately how many infants each year are born in the United States with fetal alcohol syndrome?

The neural tube develops into the

What causes the "let-down reflex"?

Which of the following is a feature of hypertension in pregnancy?

Describe the condition known as preeclampsia. What are its risk factors and what is known about its prevention?

What is the most reliable indicator of an infant's future health status?

The number of extra kcalories per day needed to produce a normal supply of milk during the first six months of lactation is approximately

The embedding of the blastocyst in the inner lining of the uterus is called ____________________.

Low-birthweight infants are defined as infants who weigh ____________________ or less.

MATCHING -Adequate intakes of this nutrient within the 30 days prior to conception are especially important to lower risk of birth defects

Which of the following statements describes an association between nutrient intake and lactation?

Why might a lactating woman need to take an iron supplement?

What organ is most affected in anencephaly?

MATCHING -Number of days after conception during which the neural tube is highly vulnerable to nutrient deficiency

For the normal-weight woman, weight gain ideally follows a pattern of during the first trimester and per week thereafter.

What is gestational diabetes?

What is the recommended range of weight gain, in lbs, during pregnancy for a normal-weight 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

Exam 15: Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

What is the placenta?

MATCHING -Excess intake of this substance in pregnancy is known to result in mental retardation of the child

Approximately what percentage of pregnancies in the United States are unplanned?

Approximately how many infants each year are born in the United States with fetal alcohol syndrome?

The neural tube develops into the

What causes the "let-down reflex"?

Which of the following is a feature of hypertension in pregnancy?

Describe the condition known as preeclampsia. What are its risk factors and what is known about its prevention?

What is the most reliable indicator of an infant's future health status?

The number of extra kcalories per day needed to produce a normal supply of milk during the first six months of lactation is approximately

The embedding of the blastocyst in the inner lining of the uterus is called ____________________.

Low-birthweight infants are defined as infants who weigh ____________________ or less.

MATCHING -Adequate intakes of this nutrient within the 30 days prior to conception are especially important to lower risk of birth defects

Which of the following statements describes an association between nutrient intake and lactation?

Why might a lactating woman need to take an iron supplement?

What organ is most affected in anencephaly?

MATCHING -Number of days after conception during which the neural tube is highly vulnerable to nutrient deficiency

For the normal-weight woman, weight gain ideally follows a pattern of ____ during the first trimester and ____ per week thereafter.

What is gestational diabetes?

What is the recommended range of weight gain, in lbs, during pregnancy for a normal-weight 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

For the normal-weight woman, weight gain ideally follows a pattern of during the first trimester and per week thereafter.