Question 1

A pregnant woman who is a vegan needs to take ______ nutrient supplements.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin E and riboflavin 
B) calcium and iron 
C) protein and vitamin A 
D) thiamin and vitamin C 
A) vitamin E and riboflavin 
B) calcium and iron 
C) protein and vitamin A 
D) thiamin and vitamin C

Question 2

Obese pregnant women have an increased risk for ________.

Accepted Answer

A) low blood pressure 
B) gestational diabetes 
C) ketosis 
D) inadequate placenta development 
A) low blood pressure 
B) gestational diabetes 
C) ketosis 
D) inadequate placenta development

Question 3

Edema during late pregnancy is a problem if ________.

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension is detected 
B) excess protein is found in the urine 
C) extreme fluid retention occurs 
D) All of these choices are correct 
E) None of these choices are correct 
A) hypertension is detected 
B) excess protein is found in the urine 
C) extreme fluid retention occurs 
D) All of these choices are correct 
E) None of these choices are correct

Question 4

An increased requirement for _________ during pregnancy is partly due to its role in the synthesis of red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Consuming alcohol while breastfeeding ________.

Accepted Answer

A) is recommended to help mothers relax 
B) increases milk output 
C) causes babies to have disrupted sleep patterns 
D) causes babies to drink more milk 
A) is recommended to help mothers relax 
B) increases milk output 
C) causes babies to have disrupted sleep patterns 
D) causes babies to drink more milk

Question 6

Women who begin pregnancy at a low BMI should gain about ___ pounds during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) 15 
B) 15 to 25 
C) 25 to 35 
D) 28 to 40 
A) 15 
B) 15 to 25 
C) 25 to 35 
D) 28 to 40

Question 7

Neural tube defects may occur when women consume too little ____ before becoming pregnant.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Proportionally, a pregnant woman's calorie needs increase much more than her nutrient needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

WIC serves low-income ________.

Accepted Answer

A) children up to the age of 5 
B) newborns and infants 
C) pregnant mothers 
D) All of these choices are accurate 
A) children up to the age of 5 
B) newborns and infants 
C) pregnant mothers 
D) All of these choices are accurate

Question 10

A characteristic of a favorable pregnancy outcome is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a gestation period longer than 37 weeks 
B) a live, healthy infant 
C) an infant who weighs at least 5.5 pounds 
D) All of these are characteristics of a successful pregnancy 
A) a gestation period longer than 37 weeks 
B) a live, healthy infant 
C) an infant who weighs at least 5.5 pounds 
D) All of these are characteristics of a successful pregnancy

Question 11

Excessive calorie intake during pregnancy can result in a fetus that ________.

Accepted Answer

A) has a high birth weight 
B) suffers from cretinism 
C) has decreased bone density 
D) has thyroid disorders 
A) has a high birth weight 
B) suffers from cretinism 
C) has decreased bone density 
D) has thyroid disorders

Question 12

A low birth weight infant weighs ________.

Accepted Answer

A) less than 7.5 pounds 
B) less than 7 pounds 
C) less than 6 pounds 
D) less than 5.5 pounds 
A) less than 7.5 pounds 
B) less than 7 pounds 
C) less than 6 pounds 
D) less than 5.5 pounds

Question 13

Pregnancy-induced hypertension ________.

Accepted Answer

A) is a normal and expected condition seen during pregnancy 
B) occurs because of the increase in maternal plasma that occurs during pregnancy 
C) can develop into a deadly condition called eclampsia 
D) is also called hemodilution 
E) None of these choices are correct 
A) is a normal and expected condition seen during pregnancy 
B) occurs because of the increase in maternal plasma that occurs during pregnancy 
C) can develop into a deadly condition called eclampsia 
D) is also called hemodilution 
E) None of these choices are correct

Question 14

Infants born after 37 weeks' gestation and weighing less than 5½ pounds are labeled ________.

Accepted Answer

A) usual birth weight 
B) premature 
C) typical 
D) small for gestational age 
A) usual birth weight 
B) premature 
C) typical 
D) small for gestational age

Question 15

Smokers secrete nicotine in their breast milk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

About 1 in _____ pregnancies results in a spontaneous abortion, often before a woman even realizes she is pregnant.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 
A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5

Question 17

Women who begin pregnancy at a normal BMI should gain about ____ pounds during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) 15 
B) 15 to 25 
C) 25 to 35 
D) 28 to 40 
A) 15 
B) 15 to 25 
C) 25 to 35 
D) 28 to 40

Question 18

Breast size is an indicator of successful breastfeeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Eclampsia can cause maternal and fetal death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The main component of breast milk is water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A pregnant woman who is a vegan needs to take ______ nutrient supplements.

Obese pregnant women have an increased risk for ________.

Edema during late pregnancy is a problem if ________.

An increased requirement for _________ during pregnancy is partly due to its role in the synthesis of red blood cells.

Consuming alcohol while breastfeeding ________.

Women who begin pregnancy at a low BMI should gain about ___ pounds during pregnancy.

Neural tube defects may occur when women consume too little ____ before becoming pregnant.

Proportionally, a pregnant woman's calorie needs increase much more than her nutrient needs.

WIC serves low-income ________.

A characteristic of a favorable pregnancy outcome is ________.

Excessive calorie intake during pregnancy can result in a fetus that ________.

A low birth weight infant weighs ________.

Pregnancy-induced hypertension ________.

Infants born after 37 weeks' gestation and weighing less than 5½ pounds are labeled ________.

Smokers secrete nicotine in their breast milk.

About 1 in _____ pregnancies results in a spontaneous abortion, often before a woman even realizes she is pregnant.

Women who begin pregnancy at a normal BMI should gain about ____ pounds during pregnancy.

Breast size is an indicator of successful breastfeeding.

Eclampsia can cause maternal and fetal death.

The main component of breast milk is water.

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Exam 16: Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

A pregnant woman who is a vegan needs to take ______ nutrient supplements.

Obese pregnant women have an increased risk for ________.

Edema during late pregnancy is a problem if ________.

An increased requirement for _________ during pregnancy is partly due to its role in the synthesis of red blood cells.

Consuming alcohol while breastfeeding ________.

Women who begin pregnancy at a low BMI should gain about ___ pounds during pregnancy.

Neural tube defects may occur when women consume too little ____ before becoming pregnant.

Proportionally, a pregnant woman's calorie needs increase much more than her nutrient needs.

WIC serves low-income ________.

A characteristic of a favorable pregnancy outcome is ________.

Excessive calorie intake during pregnancy can result in a fetus that ________.

A low birth weight infant weighs ________.

Pregnancy-induced hypertension ________.

Infants born after 37 weeks' gestation and weighing less than 5½ pounds are labeled ________.

Smokers secrete nicotine in their breast milk.

About 1 in _____ pregnancies results in a spontaneous abortion, often before a woman even realizes she is pregnant.

Women who begin pregnancy at a normal BMI should gain about ____ pounds during pregnancy.

Breast size is an indicator of successful breastfeeding.

Eclampsia can cause maternal and fetal death.

The main component of breast milk is water.

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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