Question 1

The physiological anemia of pregnancy is a result of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) an increase in the mother's blood volume 
B) a decrease in the mother's iron absorption 
C) a decrease in the mother's water consumption 
D) a decrease in the mother's red blood cell production 
A) an increase in the mother's blood volume 
B) a decrease in the mother's iron absorption 
C) a decrease in the mother's water consumption 
D) a decrease in the mother's red blood cell production

Question 2

A maternal practice that can be harmful to the fetus is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a low-carbohydrate diet 
B) fasting 
C) smoking 
D) All of these choices are accurate 
A) a low-carbohydrate diet 
B) fasting 
C) smoking 
D) All of these choices are accurate

Question 3

WIC aims to provide ________.

Accepted Answer

A) nutrition education 
B) nutritional care 
C) nutritious food 
D) All of these choices are accurate 
A) nutrition education 
B) nutritional care 
C) nutritious food 
D) All of these choices are accurate

Question 4

Megadoses of prenatal vitamin and mineral supplements are dangerous for the mother, but not the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The fetus receives nourishment through ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the placenta 
B) amniotic fluid 
C) antibodies 
D) meconium 
A) the placenta 
B) amniotic fluid 
C) antibodies 
D) meconium

Question 6

Mature human milk provides about 20 calories per ounce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infant ________.

Accepted Answer

A) weighs less than 5.5 pounds 
B) is likely to have nutritional complications 
C) is likely to have medical complications 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) weighs less than 5.5 pounds 
B) is likely to have nutritional complications 
C) is likely to have medical complications 
D) All of these choices are correct

Question 8

Serious fetal malformations may occur when pregnant women consume very large doses of vitamin ________.

Accepted Answer

A) K 
B) C 
C) B-12 
D) A 
A) K 
B) C 
C) B-12 
D) A

Question 9

Insufficient prenatal care increases the risk of delivering a low birth weight baby.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which condition increases the risk of a poor pregnancy outcome?

Accepted Answer

A) young maternal age 
B) fasting during pregnancy 
C) food contaminants 
D) eating disorders 
E) All of these responses are correct. 
A) young maternal age 
B) fasting during pregnancy 
C) food contaminants 
D) eating disorders 
E) All of these responses are correct.

Question 11

Exercise can help control gestational diabetes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

To reduce heartburn symptoms, pregnant women should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) exercise right after meals 
B) eat larger meals in the morning 
C) limit caffeine and chocolate intake 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) exercise right after meals 
B) eat larger meals in the morning 
C) limit caffeine and chocolate intake 
D) All of these choices are correct

Question 13

Which of the following factors may deplete a woman's nutrient stores?

Accepted Answer

A) numerous previous pregnancies 
B) preterm births 
C) pregnancies after age 35 
D) pregnancies more than 3 years apart 
A) numerous previous pregnancies 
B) preterm births 
C) pregnancies after age 35 
D) pregnancies more than 3 years apart

Question 14

During the second trimester, a pregnant woman needs an additional _______ kcal per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 100 
B) 350 
C) 450 
D) 500 
A) 100 
B) 350 
C) 450 
D) 500

Question 15

The fetus accumulates most of its body fat and mineral stores ________.

Accepted Answer

A) during the first trimester 
B) during the second trimester 
C) during the third trimester 
D) at any time during development 
A) during the first trimester 
B) during the second trimester 
C) during the third trimester 
D) at any time during development

Question 16

Participation in WIC is associated with ________.

Accepted Answer

A) fewer infant deaths 
B) lower birth weights 
C) higher medical costs after birth 
D) All of these choices are accurate 
A) fewer infant deaths 
B) lower birth weights 
C) higher medical costs after birth 
D) All of these choices are accurate

Question 17

Gestational diabetes ________.

Accepted Answer

A) is a normal and expected condition seen during pregnancy 
B) occurs because of the increase in maternal body weight that occurs during pregnancy 
C) can develop into a deadly condition called eclampsia 
D) is most common in women with a family history of diabetes 
E) All of these choices are correct 
A) is a normal and expected condition seen during pregnancy 
B) occurs because of the increase in maternal body weight that occurs during pregnancy 
C) can develop into a deadly condition called eclampsia 
D) is most common in women with a family history of diabetes 
E) All of these choices are correct

Question 18

After the eighth week of pregnancy, the developing offspring is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a zygote 
B) an embryo 
C) a fetus 
D) an ovum 
A) a zygote 
B) an embryo 
C) a fetus 
D) an ovum

Question 19

Women who begin pregnancy underweight have an increased risk for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) low blood pressure 
B) gestational diabetes 
C) ketosis 
D) poor nutrient stores 
A) low blood pressure 
B) gestational diabetes 
C) ketosis 
D) poor nutrient stores

Question 20

Decreased learning capacity in childhood has been linked to exposure to ____ during fetal life.

Accepted Answer

A) excessive calcium 
B) alcohol 
C) inadequate vitamin C 
D) inadequate vitamin D 
A) excessive calcium 
B) alcohol 
C) inadequate vitamin C 
D) inadequate vitamin D

The physiological anemia of pregnancy is a result of ________.

A maternal practice that can be harmful to the fetus is ________.

WIC aims to provide ________.

Megadoses of prenatal vitamin and mineral supplements are dangerous for the mother, but not the fetus.

The fetus receives nourishment through ________.

Mature human milk provides about 20 calories per ounce.

A small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infant ________.

Serious fetal malformations may occur when pregnant women consume very large doses of vitamin ________.

Insufficient prenatal care increases the risk of delivering a low birth weight baby.

Which condition increases the risk of a poor pregnancy outcome?

Exercise can help control gestational diabetes.

To reduce heartburn symptoms, pregnant women should ________.

Which of the following factors may deplete a woman's nutrient stores?

During the second trimester, a pregnant woman needs an additional _______ kcal per day.

The fetus accumulates most of its body fat and mineral stores ________.

Participation in WIC is associated with ________.

Gestational diabetes ________.

After the eighth week of pregnancy, the developing offspring is known as ________.

Women who begin pregnancy underweight have an increased risk for ________.

Decreased learning capacity in childhood has been linked to exposure to ____ during fetal life.

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Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, Weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports

Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Micronutrients in Energy and Amino Acid Metabolism

Fluid Balance and Blood Health

Bone Health and Body Defense Systems

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Exam 16: Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

The physiological anemia of pregnancy is a result of ________.

A maternal practice that can be harmful to the fetus is ________.

WIC aims to provide ________.

Megadoses of prenatal vitamin and mineral supplements are dangerous for the mother, but not the fetus.

The fetus receives nourishment through ________.

Mature human milk provides about 20 calories per ounce.

A small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infant ________.

Serious fetal malformations may occur when pregnant women consume very large doses of vitamin ________.

Insufficient prenatal care increases the risk of delivering a low birth weight baby.

Which condition increases the risk of a poor pregnancy outcome?

Exercise can help control gestational diabetes.

To reduce heartburn symptoms, pregnant women should ________.

Which of the following factors may deplete a woman's nutrient stores?

During the second trimester, a pregnant woman needs an additional _______ kcal per day.

The fetus accumulates most of its body fat and mineral stores ________.

Participation in WIC is associated with ________.

Gestational diabetes ________.

After the eighth week of pregnancy, the developing offspring is known as ________.

Women who begin pregnancy underweight have an increased risk for ________.

Decreased learning capacity in childhood has been linked to exposure to ____ during fetal life.

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance, Weight Control, and Eating Disorders

Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports

Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals

Micronutrients in Energy and Amino Acid Metabolism

Fluid Balance and Blood Health

Bone Health and Body Defense Systems

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition During the Adult Years

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