Question 1

​Folate fortification has lowered the number of neural tube defects that occur each year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A 5-month-old infant's nutrient intake should include:​

Accepted Answer

A) the same amount of vitamin A as an adult's intake for growth. 
B) twice as much calcium as adults need on the basis of body weight. 
C) ​an additional injection of vitamin K to prevent bleeding. 
D) ​supplemental water. 
E) ​an electrolyte solution. 
A) the same amount of vitamin A as an adult's intake for growth. 
B) twice as much calcium as adults need on the basis of body weight. 
C) ​an additional injection of vitamin K to prevent bleeding. 
D) ​supplemental water. 
E) ​an electrolyte solution.

Question 3

​You are counseling a pregnant woman who is experiencing "morning sickness." To alleviate this condition you tell her to:

Accepted Answer

A) sip juice or coffee when nauseated. 
B) nibble on soda crackers or dry toast. 
C) ​try drinking beverages between meals only. 
D) ​drink an herbal tea. 
E) ​see her doctor for an anti-nausea medication. 
A) sip juice or coffee when nauseated. 
B) nibble on soda crackers or dry toast. 
C) ​try drinking beverages between meals only. 
D) ​drink an herbal tea. 
E) ​see her doctor for an anti-nausea medication.

Question 4

What recommendation is most appropriate to help a 6-year-old obese boy to improve his health?

Accepted Answer

A) He needs to start lifting weights to increase his muscle mass. 
B) He should eliminate all his favorite fatty snacks from his diet. 
C) He needs to be placed on a weight-reduction diet to lose some of his excess weight. 
D) ​He should carry a refillable water bottle with him and drink water instead of soft drinks. 
E) He should go on a kid-friendly cardiovascular exercise regime to ensure he loses weight. 
A) He needs to start lifting weights to increase his muscle mass. 
B) He should eliminate all his favorite fatty snacks from his diet. 
C) He needs to be placed on a weight-reduction diet to lose some of his excess weight. 
D) ​He should carry a refillable water bottle with him and drink water instead of soft drinks. 
E) He should go on a kid-friendly cardiovascular exercise regime to ensure he loses weight.

Question 5

Billy is a 6-month-old infant.Which food group should Billy consume?

Accepted Answer

A) finely chopped meat 
B) pureed vegetables 
C) ​whole cooked egg 
D) ​cheese 
E) ​cow's milk 
A) finely chopped meat 
B) pureed vegetables 
C) ​whole cooked egg 
D) ​cheese 
E) ​cow's milk

Question 6

Which factor determines whether the mother is able to grow a healthy placenta?​

Accepted Answer

A) the mother's prepregnancy nutrition 
B) the mother's prepregnancy weight 
C) ​whether or not the mother receives vitamin supplementation 
D) ​the size of the amniotic sac 
E) ​the relative size of the embryo 
A) the mother's prepregnancy nutrition 
B) the mother's prepregnancy weight 
C) ​whether or not the mother receives vitamin supplementation 
D) ​the size of the amniotic sac 
E) ​the relative size of the embryo

Question 7

​What effect does malnutrition during critical times of development in pregnancy have on the fetus?

Accepted Answer

A) Impairment of the development of an organ is irreversible. 
B) If the heart is impaired in early development it can be reversed with good nutrition. 
C) ​It is not a problem if the fetus has gained enough weight earlier. 
D) ​Teeth will develop after the baby is born. 
E) ​A surplus of nutrients will make up for a deficit at any time during development. 
A) Impairment of the development of an organ is irreversible. 
B) If the heart is impaired in early development it can be reversed with good nutrition. 
C) ​It is not a problem if the fetus has gained enough weight earlier. 
D) ​Teeth will develop after the baby is born. 
E) ​A surplus of nutrients will make up for a deficit at any time during development.

Question 8

What are the characteristics of children most likely to develop type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

​The child with type 2 diabetes may lack

Question 9

​During the second trimester of pregnancy,a daily increase of ____ calories above the allowance for nonpregnant women is recommended.

Accepted Answer

A) 235 
B) 340 
C) ​450 
D) ​530 
E) ​625 
A) 235 
B) 340 
C) ​450 
D) ​530 
E) ​625

Question 10

​Which of the following does not contain vitamin B₁₂?

Accepted Answer

A) meat 
B) legumes 
C) ​eggs 
D) ​yogurt 
E) ​milk 
A) meat 
B) legumes 
C) ​eggs 
D) ​yogurt 
E) ​milk

Question 11

A nonpregnant woman requires 46 grams of protein per day.How many grams per day would she need if she became pregnant?​

Accepted Answer

A) 71 
B) 94 
C) ​156 
D) ​215 
E) ​125 
A) 71 
B) 94 
C) ​156 
D) ​215 
E) ​125

Question 12

If a woman develops preeclampsia during her pregnancy,what should her doctor tell her?​

Accepted Answer

A) Preeclampsia causes fluid retention around the ankles. 
B) She will need to shorten her exercise routine to decrease fluid retention. 
C) ​Her symptoms will likely disappear within a few days after delivery. 
D) ​This condition is chronic and must be monitored frequently. 
E) ​Her baby will have lifelong chronic hypertension. 
A) Preeclampsia causes fluid retention around the ankles. 
B) She will need to shorten her exercise routine to decrease fluid retention. 
C) ​Her symptoms will likely disappear within a few days after delivery. 
D) ​This condition is chronic and must be monitored frequently. 
E) ​Her baby will have lifelong chronic hypertension.

Question 13

A pregnant woman needs about ____ grams of protein per day above prepregnancy needs.​

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 30 
C) ​35 
D) ​40 
E) ​45 
A) 25 
B) 30 
C) ​35 
D) ​40 
E) ​45

Question 14

Describe alcohol's harmful effects on a fetus.

Accepted Answer

Alcohol crosses the placenta freely and

Question 15

​If you want to make your own baby foods at home,it is best to:

Accepted Answer

A) puree a small amount of cooked food before seasonings have been added. 
B) mix several foods together before putting them in the blender. 
C) ​use canned vegetables since they have already been cooked. 
D) ​add honey to canned fruit before pureeing to provide more calories. 
E) ​only use organic products. 
A) puree a small amount of cooked food before seasonings have been added. 
B) mix several foods together before putting them in the blender. 
C) ​use canned vegetables since they have already been cooked. 
D) ​add honey to canned fruit before pureeing to provide more calories. 
E) ​only use organic products.

Question 16

​Which recommendation is NOT taking from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans?

Accepted Answer

A) Children and adolescents should perform 60 minutes of physical activity 3 days a week. 
B) Most regular physical activity should be moderate to vigorous aerobic activity. 
C) Muscle-strengthening physical activity should be included at least 3 days a week. 
D) Bone-strengthening physical activity should be included at least 3 days a week. 
E) Children and adolescents should perform 60 minutes of physical activity every day. 
A) Children and adolescents should perform 60 minutes of physical activity 3 days a week. 
B) Most regular physical activity should be moderate to vigorous aerobic activity. 
C) Muscle-strengthening physical activity should be included at least 3 days a week. 
D) Bone-strengthening physical activity should be included at least 3 days a week. 
E) Children and adolescents should perform 60 minutes of physical activity every day.

Question 17

​Young children should be allowed to explore and enjoy food by eating with their fingers at first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

​An obese woman is trying to get pregnant with her first baby.What recommendation would you give her?

Accepted Answer

A) Do not gain any weight during your pregnancy. 
B) Try to lose weight during your pregnancy. 
C) ​Avoid getting pregnant if at all possible. 
D) ​Try to achieve a healthy pre-pregnancy weight first. 
E) ​Try to gain less than 10 pounds during pregnancy. 
A) Do not gain any weight during your pregnancy. 
B) Try to lose weight during your pregnancy. 
C) ​Avoid getting pregnant if at all possible. 
D) ​Try to achieve a healthy pre-pregnancy weight first. 
E) ​Try to gain less than 10 pounds during pregnancy.

Question 19

​Alcohol crosses the placenta and is directly toxic to the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

​An estimated 33% of U.S.children and adolescents are:

Accepted Answer

A) physically inactive. 
B) overweight or obese. 
C) ​hypertensive. 
D) ​only children. 
E) ​diabetic. 
A) physically inactive. 
B) overweight or obese. 
C) ​hypertensive. 
D) ​only children. 
E) ​diabetic.

Folate fortification has lowered the number of neural tube defects that occur each year.

A 5-month-old infant's nutrient intake should include:

You are counseling a pregnant woman who is experiencing "morning sickness." To alleviate this condition you tell her to:

What recommendation is most appropriate to help a 6-year-old obese boy to improve his health?

Billy is a 6-month-old infant.Which food group should Billy consume?

Which factor determines whether the mother is able to grow a healthy placenta?

What effect does malnutrition during critical times of development in pregnancy have on the fetus?

What are the characteristics of children most likely to develop type 2 diabetes?

During the second trimester of pregnancy,a daily increase of ____ calories above the allowance for nonpregnant women is recommended.

Which of the following does not contain vitamin B₁₂?

A nonpregnant woman requires 46 grams of protein per day.How many grams per day would she need if she became pregnant?

If a woman develops preeclampsia during her pregnancy,what should her doctor tell her?

A pregnant woman needs about ____ grams of protein per day above prepregnancy needs.

Describe alcohol's harmful effects on a fetus.

If you want to make your own baby foods at home,it is best to:

Which recommendation is NOT taking from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans?

Young children should be allowed to explore and enjoy food by eating with their fingers at first.

An obese woman is trying to get pregnant with her first baby.What recommendation would you give her?

Alcohol crosses the placenta and is directly toxic to the fetus.

An estimated 33% of U.S.children and adolescents are:

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch Glycogen and Fiber

The Lipids Fats Oils Phospholipids and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Child Teen and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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Exam 13: Life Cycle Nutrition Mother and Infant

​Folate fortification has lowered the number of neural tube defects that occur each year.

A 5-month-old infant's nutrient intake should include:​

​You are counseling a pregnant woman who is experiencing "morning sickness." To alleviate this condition you tell her to:

What recommendation is most appropriate to help a 6-year-old obese boy to improve his health?

Billy is a 6-month-old infant.Which food group should Billy consume?

Which factor determines whether the mother is able to grow a healthy placenta?​

​What effect does malnutrition during critical times of development in pregnancy have on the fetus?

What are the characteristics of children most likely to develop type 2 diabetes?

​During the second trimester of pregnancy,a daily increase of ____ calories above the allowance for nonpregnant women is recommended.

​Which of the following does not contain vitamin B₁₂?

A nonpregnant woman requires 46 grams of protein per day.How many grams per day would she need if she became pregnant?​

If a woman develops preeclampsia during her pregnancy,what should her doctor tell her?​

A pregnant woman needs about ____ grams of protein per day above prepregnancy needs.​

Describe alcohol's harmful effects on a fetus.

​If you want to make your own baby foods at home,it is best to:

​Which recommendation is NOT taking from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans?

​Young children should be allowed to explore and enjoy food by eating with their fingers at first.

​An obese woman is trying to get pregnant with her first baby.What recommendation would you give her?

​Alcohol crosses the placenta and is directly toxic to the fetus.

​An estimated 33% of U.S.children and adolescents are:

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Tools Standards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates Sugar Starch Glycogen and Fiber

The Lipids Fats Oils Phospholipids and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Performance Nutrition

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Child Teen and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

Filters

Folate fortification has lowered the number of neural tube defects that occur each year.

A 5-month-old infant's nutrient intake should include:

You are counseling a pregnant woman who is experiencing "morning sickness." To alleviate this condition you tell her to:

Which factor determines whether the mother is able to grow a healthy placenta?

What effect does malnutrition during critical times of development in pregnancy have on the fetus?

During the second trimester of pregnancy,a daily increase of ____ calories above the allowance for nonpregnant women is recommended.

Which of the following does not contain vitamin B₁₂?

A nonpregnant woman requires 46 grams of protein per day.How many grams per day would she need if she became pregnant?

If a woman develops preeclampsia during her pregnancy,what should her doctor tell her?

A pregnant woman needs about ____ grams of protein per day above prepregnancy needs.

If you want to make your own baby foods at home,it is best to:

Which recommendation is NOT taking from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans?

Young children should be allowed to explore and enjoy food by eating with their fingers at first.

An obese woman is trying to get pregnant with her first baby.What recommendation would you give her?

Alcohol crosses the placenta and is directly toxic to the fetus.

An estimated 33% of U.S.children and adolescents are: