Question 1

The placenta's size and ability to support fetal growth depend on the mother's nutritional status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A developing offspring's cells have separated into a stack of 3 layers (mesoderm, endoderm, and ectoderm) when the zygote stage ends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The let-down reflex is inhibited by ________.

Accepted Answer

A) feeling confident and relaxed 
B) nervous tension 
C) a sleepy baby 
D) All of these responses are correct 
A) feeling confident and relaxed 
B) nervous tension 
C) a sleepy baby 
D) All of these responses are correct

Question 4

Maternal iron deficiency anemia can cause ________.

Accepted Answer

A) premature birth 
B) infant death 
C) labor complications 
D) All of these are effects of iron deficiency 
A) premature birth 
B) infant death 
C) labor complications 
D) All of these are effects of iron deficiency

Question 5

Adolescents often have smaller babies than mature women.They are advised to gain more weight during pregnancy to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) provide calories needed for the infant to be larger than normal at birth 
B) avoid ketosis 
C) meet the mother's growth needs 
D) All of these choices are accurate 
A) provide calories needed for the infant to be larger than normal at birth 
B) avoid ketosis 
C) meet the mother's growth needs 
D) All of these choices are accurate

Question 6

To minimize nausea during pregnancy, pregnant women should ________.

Accepted Answer

A) wear strong perfume 
B) drink a large glass of cool water before getting out of bed in the morning 
C) breathe warm, moist air 
D) None of these responses are accurate 
A) wear strong perfume 
B) drink a large glass of cool water before getting out of bed in the morning 
C) breathe warm, moist air 
D) None of these responses are accurate

Question 7

The first fluid secreted by the mother's breast after giving birth is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) colostrum 
B) prolactin 
C) lactalbumin 
D) mature milk 
A) colostrum 
B) prolactin 
C) lactalbumin 
D) mature milk

Question 8

For the pregnant woman, the RDA for protein increases by ___ over prepregnancy needs.

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 15% 
C) 20% 
D) 50% 
A) 10% 
B) 15% 
C) 20% 
D) 50%

Question 9

Breastfeeding is NOT recommended when mothers ________.

Accepted Answer

A) have colds 
B) are undergoing chemotherapy for treatment of cancer 
C) have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection 
D) are undergoing chemotherapy or have HIV infection 
A) have colds 
B) are undergoing chemotherapy for treatment of cancer 
C) have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection 
D) are undergoing chemotherapy or have HIV infection

Question 10

During pregnancy, women should try to ________ each day.

Accepted Answer

A) drink 3 cups of milk or milk products 
B) eat 4 cups of fruits 
C) minimize intake of strong tasting vegetables to 1 serving 
D) restrict their protein intake 
A) drink 3 cups of milk or milk products 
B) eat 4 cups of fruits 
C) minimize intake of strong tasting vegetables to 1 serving 
D) restrict their protein intake

Question 11

To keep gestational diabetes under control, recommendations for pregnant women include ________.

Accepted Answer

A) exercise 
B) eating high glycemic load carbohydrates through the day 
C) taking chromium supplements 
D) All of these choices are correct 
A) exercise 
B) eating high glycemic load carbohydrates through the day 
C) taking chromium supplements 
D) All of these choices are correct

Question 12

Milk production in breastfeeding is determined by infant demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Heavy caffeine intake during pregnancy may ________.

Accepted Answer

A) decrease iron absorption 
B) increase risk for spontaneous abortion late in the first trimester or during the second trimester 
C) increase risk for low birth weight 
D) All of these choices are accurate 
A) decrease iron absorption 
B) increase risk for spontaneous abortion late in the first trimester or during the second trimester 
C) increase risk for low birth weight 
D) All of these choices are accurate

Question 14

Which of these conditions indicates that a woman needs to pay particular attention to the quality of her diet during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) eating disorders 
B) phenylketonuria 
C) diabetes 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
A) eating disorders 
B) phenylketonuria 
C) diabetes 
D) All of these choices are correct.

Question 15

On average, a full-term infant at birth ________.

Accepted Answer

A) weighs 5 to 6 pounds and is about 18 inches long 
B) weighs 7 to 8 pounds and is about 20 inches long 
C) weighs 8 to 9 pounds and is about 26 inches long 
D) weighs 9 to 10 pounds and is about 22 inches long 
A) weighs 5 to 6 pounds and is about 18 inches long 
B) weighs 7 to 8 pounds and is about 20 inches long 
C) weighs 8 to 9 pounds and is about 26 inches long 
D) weighs 9 to 10 pounds and is about 22 inches long

Question 16

The time to focus on nutrition and pregnancy is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) during childbearing years 
B) immediately after conception 
C) during the first trimester 
D) during the second trimester 
A) during childbearing years 
B) immediately after conception 
C) during the first trimester 
D) during the second trimester

The placenta's size and ability to support fetal growth depend on the mother's nutritional status.

A developing offspring's cells have separated into a stack of 3 layers (mesoderm, endoderm, and ectoderm) when the zygote stage ends.

The let-down reflex is inhibited by ________.

Maternal iron deficiency anemia can cause ________.

Adolescents often have smaller babies than mature women.They are advised to gain more weight during pregnancy to ________.

To minimize nausea during pregnancy, pregnant women should ________.

The first fluid secreted by the mother's breast after giving birth is called ________.

For the pregnant woman, the RDA for protein increases by ___ over prepregnancy needs.

Breastfeeding is NOT recommended when mothers ________.

During pregnancy, women should try to ________ each day.

To keep gestational diabetes under control, recommendations for pregnant women include ________.

Milk production in breastfeeding is determined by infant demand.

Heavy caffeine intake during pregnancy may ________.

Which of these conditions indicates that a woman needs to pay particular attention to the quality of her diet during pregnancy?

On average, a full-term infant at birth ________.

The time to focus on nutrition and pregnancy is ________.

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Exam 16: Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

The placenta's size and ability to support fetal growth depend on the mother's nutritional status.

A developing offspring's cells have separated into a stack of 3 layers (mesoderm, endoderm, and ectoderm) when the zygote stage ends.

The let-down reflex is inhibited by ________.

Maternal iron deficiency anemia can cause ________.

Adolescents often have smaller babies than mature women.They are advised to gain more weight during pregnancy to ________.

To minimize nausea during pregnancy, pregnant women should ________.

The first fluid secreted by the mother's breast after giving birth is called ________.

For the pregnant woman, the RDA for protein increases by ___ over prepregnancy needs.

Breastfeeding is NOT recommended when mothers ________.

During pregnancy, women should try to ________ each day.

To keep gestational diabetes under control, recommendations for pregnant women include ________.

Milk production in breastfeeding is determined by infant demand.

Heavy caffeine intake during pregnancy may ________.

Which of these conditions indicates that a woman needs to pay particular attention to the quality of her diet during pregnancy?

On average, a full-term infant at birth ________.

The time to focus on nutrition and pregnancy is ________.

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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