Question 1

Herbal products offer a safe way to treat disease in pregnant women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Special cells in the breast filter out toxins like alcohol and caffeine and keep breast milk safe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Low birth weight infants have a greater risk for chronic disease in adult life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Insufficient weight gain in the last trimester of pregnancy increases the risk for fetal growth retardation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An infant's birth weight is closely related to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) gestation length 
B) mother's prepregnancy weight 
C) weight the mother gains during pregnancy 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) gestation length 
B) mother's prepregnancy weight 
C) weight the mother gains during pregnancy 
D) All of these choices are correct

Question 6

To produce human milk, a lactating woman needs ________.

Accepted Answer

A) 100 - 200 extra kcal per day above prepregnancy needs 
B) twice as much dietary protein as needed during pregnancy 
C) an extra 32 ounces of fluid daily 
D) twice as much dietary iron as needed during pregnancy 
E) All of these choices are accurate 
A) 100 - 200 extra kcal per day above prepregnancy needs 
B) twice as much dietary protein as needed during pregnancy 
C) an extra 32 ounces of fluid daily 
D) twice as much dietary iron as needed during pregnancy 
E) All of these choices are accurate

Question 7

A factor in human milk that helps prevent the growth of some harmful bacteria in an infant's intestinal tract is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) lactase 
B) albumin 
C) let-down reflex 
D) Lactobacillus bifidus factor 
A) lactase 
B) albumin 
C) let-down reflex 
D) Lactobacillus bifidus factor

Question 8

Physiological anemia that occurs during pregnancy ________.

Accepted Answer

A) is the same as iron deficiency anemia 
B) is caused by insufficient intake of vitamin B-12 
C) occurs because the plasma expands more than the number of red blood cells 
D) signals grave danger for the mother 
A) is the same as iron deficiency anemia 
B) is caused by insufficient intake of vitamin B-12 
C) occurs because the plasma expands more than the number of red blood cells 
D) signals grave danger for the mother

Question 9

A nursing infant is getting enough milk if the infant ________.

Accepted Answer

A) has 3 - 4 wet diapers per day 
B) shows normal weight gain 
C) does not spit up after being fed 
D) All of these choices are accurate 
A) has 3 - 4 wet diapers per day 
B) shows normal weight gain 
C) does not spit up after being fed 
D) All of these choices are accurate

Question 10

Insufficient intake of protein during pregnancy is very common in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Additional energy requirements for lactation are approximately _______ kcal per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 100 - 200 
B) 250 - 350 
C) 400 - 500 
D) 550 - 650 
A) 100 - 200 
B) 250 - 350 
C) 400 - 500 
D) 550 - 650

Question 12

Women are more likely to choose to breastfeed their infants if they ________.

Accepted Answer

A) know the advantages of breastfeeding 
B) have a supportive partner 
C) deliver babies in a hospital that supports breastfeeding 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) know the advantages of breastfeeding 
B) have a supportive partner 
C) deliver babies in a hospital that supports breastfeeding 
D) All of these choices are correct

Question 13

Pregnant women who have gained too little weight in the first and second trimesters should try to make up for it in the last trimester.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes can be fatal to the developing fetus.What foods are possible sources of this bacterium and should be avoided by pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

A) Pasteurized milk 
B) Yogurt 
C) Brie and blue-veined cheeses 
D) All of these choices are accurate 
A) Pasteurized milk 
B) Yogurt 
C) Brie and blue-veined cheeses 
D) All of these choices are accurate

Question 15

For the best pregnancy outcome, overweight women (BMI > 26 to 29) should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) not gain any weight during pregnancy 
B) gain slightly more weight than women who begin pregnancy at a healthy weight 
C) gain about 15 to 25 pounds during pregnancy 
D) lose at least 4 or 5 pounds during pregnancy 
A) not gain any weight during pregnancy 
B) gain slightly more weight than women who begin pregnancy at a healthy weight 
C) gain about 15 to 25 pounds during pregnancy 
D) lose at least 4 or 5 pounds during pregnancy

Question 16

Maternal nutrient deficiencies or exposure to toxins can cause _____ in the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) toxic levels of nutrient stores 
B) high birth weight 
C) abnormal organ function 
D) longer than normal gestation period 
A) toxic levels of nutrient stores 
B) high birth weight 
C) abnormal organ function 
D) longer than normal gestation period

Question 17

The ability to produce milk is affected by the hormone ________.

Accepted Answer

A) prolactin 
B) estrogen 
C) progesterone 
D) insulin 
E) thyroxine 
A) prolactin 
B) estrogen 
C) progesterone 
D) insulin 
E) thyroxine

Question 18

To avoid constipation, pregnant women should increase intake of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) milk and dairy products 
B) whole-grain bread, bran, and fruits 
C) sugars and starches 
D) lean meat, poultry, and fish
Learning Outcome: 16.06 Discuss potential nutrition-related problems that occur during pregnancy and suggest techniques for coping with these problems. 
A) milk and dairy products 
B) whole-grain bread, bran, and fruits 
C) sugars and starches 
D) lean meat, poultry, and fish
Learning Outcome: 16.06 Discuss potential nutrition-related problems that occur during pregnancy and suggest techniques for coping with these problems.

Question 19

During pregnancy, women who are ____ should take a multivitamin and mineral supplement.

Accepted Answer

A) teenagers 
B) vegans 
C) low-income 
D) smokers 
E) All of these responses are accurate 
A) teenagers 
B) vegans 
C) low-income 
D) smokers 
E) All of these responses are accurate

Question 20

Most critical periods occur during the second trimester of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Herbal products offer a safe way to treat disease in pregnant women.

Special cells in the breast filter out toxins like alcohol and caffeine and keep breast milk safe.

Low birth weight infants have a greater risk for chronic disease in adult life.

Insufficient weight gain in the last trimester of pregnancy increases the risk for fetal growth retardation.

An infant's birth weight is closely related to ________.

To produce human milk, a lactating woman needs ________.

A factor in human milk that helps prevent the growth of some harmful bacteria in an infant's intestinal tract is ________.

Physiological anemia that occurs during pregnancy ________.

A nursing infant is getting enough milk if the infant ________.

Insufficient intake of protein during pregnancy is very common in the U.S.

Additional energy requirements for lactation are approximately _______ kcal per day.

Women are more likely to choose to breastfeed their infants if they ________.

Pregnant women who have gained too little weight in the first and second trimesters should try to make up for it in the last trimester.

The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes can be fatal to the developing fetus.What foods are possible sources of this bacterium and should be avoided by pregnant women?

For the best pregnancy outcome, overweight women (BMI > 26 to 29) should ________.

Maternal nutrient deficiencies or exposure to toxins can cause _____ in the fetus.

The ability to produce milk is affected by the hormone ________.

To avoid constipation, pregnant women should increase intake of ________.

During pregnancy, women who are ____ should take a multivitamin and mineral supplement.

Most critical periods occur during the second trimester of pregnancy.

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Exam 16: Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Herbal products offer a safe way to treat disease in pregnant women.

Special cells in the breast filter out toxins like alcohol and caffeine and keep breast milk safe.

Low birth weight infants have a greater risk for chronic disease in adult life.

Insufficient weight gain in the last trimester of pregnancy increases the risk for fetal growth retardation.

An infant's birth weight is closely related to ________.

To produce human milk, a lactating woman needs ________.

A factor in human milk that helps prevent the growth of some harmful bacteria in an infant's intestinal tract is ________.

Physiological anemia that occurs during pregnancy ________.

A nursing infant is getting enough milk if the infant ________.

Insufficient intake of protein during pregnancy is very common in the U.S.

Additional energy requirements for lactation are approximately _______ kcal per day.

Women are more likely to choose to breastfeed their infants if they ________.

Pregnant women who have gained too little weight in the first and second trimesters should try to make up for it in the last trimester.

The bacterium Listeria monocytogenes can be fatal to the developing fetus.What foods are possible sources of this bacterium and should be avoided by pregnant women?

For the best pregnancy outcome, overweight women (BMI > 26 to 29) should ________.

Maternal nutrient deficiencies or exposure to toxins can cause _____ in the fetus.

The ability to produce milk is affected by the hormone ________.

To avoid constipation, pregnant women should increase intake of ________.

During pregnancy, women who are ____ should take a multivitamin and mineral supplement.

Most critical periods occur during the second trimester of pregnancy.

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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