Question 1

Recommended weight gain during pregnancy is based on the

Accepted Answer

A)  mother's weight at the end of the first trimester. 
B)  size of the fetus at 3 months' gestation. 
C)  mother's weight before becoming pregnant. 
D)  mother's height. 
A)  mother's weight at the end of the first trimester. 
B)  size of the fetus at 3 months' gestation. 
C)  mother's weight before becoming pregnant. 
D)  mother's height. C

Question 2

Which of the following enhances the absorption of iron?

Accepted Answer

A)  milk 
B)  bran 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  oxalates 
A)  milk 
B)  bran 
C)  vitamin C 
D)  oxalates C

Question 3

During pregnancy,excessive consumption of which of the following micronutrients is MOST significantly associated with birth defects?

Accepted Answer

A)  folate 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  vitamin A 
D)  calcium 
A)  folate 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  vitamin A 
D)  calcium C

Question 4

Pica is an abnormal craving for high-fat foods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Solid foods can generally be given to infants around six months of age.Discuss several problems associated with starting solid foods before this age.

Accepted Answer

There are several problems associated wi

Question 6

Once the placenta has formed,the fetus's and mother's blood supplies will mix.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

It has been suggested that what percentage of neural tube defects could be prevented if all women of childbearing age consumed adequate amounts of folate or folic acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  20 percent 
B)  30 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  70 percent 
A)  20 percent 
B)  30 percent 
C)  50 percent 
D)  70 percent

Question 8

A normal-weight woman should gain approximately how many pounds during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10 
B)  15 to 20 
C)  25 to 35 
D)  40 to 50 
A)  5 to 10 
B)  15 to 20 
C)  25 to 35 
D)  40 to 50

Question 9

During the second and third trimesters of pregnancy,the woman's energy needs increase by how many kilocalories per day?

Accepted Answer

A)  350 to 450 
B)  500 to 650 
C)  700 to 800 
D)  more than 900 
A)  350 to 450 
B)  500 to 650 
C)  700 to 800 
D)  more than 900

Question 10

During the first six months of lactation,the daily energy needs of the mother increase by how many kilocalories as compared to pre-pregnancy levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  120 
B)  330 
C)  540 
D)  650 
A)  120 
B)  330 
C)  540 
D)  650

Question 11

Malnutrition contributes to abnormalities in sperm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The hormone responsible for the synthesis of breast milk is called

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin. 
B)  prolactin. 
C)  progesterone. 
D)  lactic acid. 
A)  oxytocin. 
B)  prolactin. 
C)  progesterone. 
D)  lactic acid.

Question 13

Most of a pregnant woman's nutrient needs can be met by consuming a healthful,balanced diet,EXCEPT for which specific nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  folate 
C)  calcium 
D)  protein 
A)  iron 
B)  folate 
C)  calcium 
D)  protein

Question 14

Which of the following foods is LEAST likely to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes?

Accepted Answer

A)  bologna 
B)  smoked salmon 
C)  a hard-boiled egg 
D)  raw sprouts 
A)  bologna 
B)  smoked salmon 
C)  a hard-boiled egg 
D)  raw sprouts

Question 15

How much weight should a woman of normal pre-pregnancy BMI gain during the first trimester?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5 to 1 pound 
B)  3 to 5 pounds 
C)  6 to 8 pounds 
D)  about 10 pounds 
A)  0.5 to 1 pound 
B)  3 to 5 pounds 
C)  6 to 8 pounds 
D)  about 10 pounds

Question 16

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding vitamin B₁₂ during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin B₁₂ is easily obtained by consuming animal food sources. 
B)  The RDA for vitamin B₁₂ doubles during pregnancy. 
C)  Vegan women are at risk for developing a vitamin B₁₂ deficiency during pregnancy. 
D)  Vitamin B₁₂ absorption is very efficient during pregnancy. 
A)  Vitamin B₁₂ is easily obtained by consuming animal food sources. 
B)  The RDA for vitamin B₁₂ doubles during pregnancy. 
C)  Vegan women are at risk for developing a vitamin B₁₂ deficiency during pregnancy. 
D)  Vitamin B₁₂ absorption is very efficient during pregnancy.

Question 17

Why are newborns given an injection of vitamin K?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breast milk and infant formulas are low in vitamin K. 
B)  The trauma of birth destroys the newborn's vitamin K stores. 
C)  The newborn does not yet have a population of GI flora able to synthesize adequate vitamin K. 
D)  Infants cannot absorb vitamin K from breast milk or formula until approximately 3 months of age. 
A)  Breast milk and infant formulas are low in vitamin K. 
B)  The trauma of birth destroys the newborn's vitamin K stores. 
C)  The newborn does not yet have a population of GI flora able to synthesize adequate vitamin K. 
D)  Infants cannot absorb vitamin K from breast milk or formula until approximately 3 months of age.

Question 18

Which of the following would NOT be good advice to give to a parent regarding the introduction of solids to their six-month-old infant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Add honey to the infant's cereal and yogurt to improve acceptance of these new foods. 
B)  Introduce one new food at a time and watch for signs of allergies. 
C)  Avoid seasoning foods with either salt or spices. 
D)  Begin with pureed foods before advancing to soft foods and then to textured foods. 
A)  Add honey to the infant's cereal and yogurt to improve acceptance of these new foods. 
B)  Introduce one new food at a time and watch for signs of allergies. 
C)  Avoid seasoning foods with either salt or spices. 
D)  Begin with pureed foods before advancing to soft foods and then to textured foods.

Question 19

A low-birth-weight infant is one who weighs less than about how many pounds?

Accepted Answer

A)  4.5 
B)  5.5 
C)  6.5 
D)  7.5 
A)  4.5 
B)  5.5 
C)  6.5 
D)  7.5

Question 20

Create a table identifying the recommended weight gain in the first,second,and third trimesters for women carrying a single fetus whose pre-pregnancy BMI is normal,underweight,overweight,and obese.

Accepted Answer

Sure, here is a table identifying the re

Exam 14: Nutrition Through the Lifecycle: Pregnancy and the First Year of Life

Recommended weight gain during pregnancy is based on the

Which of the following enhances the absorption of iron?

During pregnancy,excessive consumption of which of the following micronutrients is MOST significantly associated with birth defects?

Pica is an abnormal craving for high-fat foods.

Solid foods can generally be given to infants around six months of age.Discuss several problems associated with starting solid foods before this age.

Once the placenta has formed,the fetus's and mother's blood supplies will mix.

It has been suggested that what percentage of neural tube defects could be prevented if all women of childbearing age consumed adequate amounts of folate or folic acid?

A normal-weight woman should gain approximately how many pounds during pregnancy?

During the second and third trimesters of pregnancy,the woman's energy needs increase by how many kilocalories per day?

During the first six months of lactation,the daily energy needs of the mother increase by how many kilocalories as compared to pre-pregnancy levels?

Malnutrition contributes to abnormalities in sperm.

The hormone responsible for the synthesis of breast milk is called

Most of a pregnant woman's nutrient needs can be met by consuming a healthful,balanced diet,EXCEPT for which specific nutrient?

Which of the following foods is LEAST likely to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes?

How much weight should a woman of normal pre-pregnancy BMI gain during the first trimester?

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding vitamin B₁₂ during pregnancy?

Why are newborns given an injection of vitamin K?

Which of the following would NOT be good advice to give to a parent regarding the introduction of solids to their six-month-old infant?

A low-birth-weight infant is one who weighs less than about how many pounds?

Create a table identifying the recommended weight gain in the first,second,and third trimesters for women carrying a single fetus whose pre-pregnancy BMI is normal,underweight,overweight,and obese.

Nutrition: Linking Food and Health

Designing a Healthful Diet

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Fats: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Essential to Key Body Functions

Nutrients Essential to Healthy Tissues

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthful Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Food Safety and Technology: Protecting Our Food

Food Equity,Sustainability,and Quality: The Challenge of Good Food

Nutrition Through the Lifecycle: Childhood to Late Adulthood

New Frontiers in Nutrition and Health

Healthful Eating Patterns

Disorders Related to Specific Foods

Diabetes

Cardiovascular Disease

Vitamins and Minerals: Micronutrients With Macro Powers

Alcohol

Cancer

Osteoporosis

Obesity

Disorders Related to Body Image, Eating, and Exercise

The Safety and Effectiveness of Dietary Supplements

Malnutrition

The Fetal Environment

Searching for the Fountain of Youth

Filters