Question 1

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 D

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true about the placenta?

Accepted Answer

A)  It provides nourishment to the zygote. 
B)  It synthesizes fatty acids, cholesterol, and glycogen. 
C)  It produces hormones that affect the mother and fetus. 
D)  It grows throughout pregnancy. 
A)  It provides nourishment to the zygote. 
B)  It synthesizes fatty acids, cholesterol, and glycogen. 
C)  It produces hormones that affect the mother and fetus. 
D)  It grows throughout pregnancy. A

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

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 5

The let-down reflex in breastfeeding is controlled by

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin. 
B)  prolactin. 
C)  estrogen. 
D)  progesterone. 
E)  secretin. 
A)  oxytocin. 
B)  prolactin. 
C)  estrogen. 
D)  progesterone. 
E)  secretin.

Question 6

Severe zinc deficiencies during pregnancy can cause

Accepted Answer

A)  premature birth. 
B)  fetal growth retardation. 
C)  birth defects. 
D)  All of these are effects of zinc deficiencies during pregnancy. 
A)  premature birth. 
B)  fetal growth retardation. 
C)  birth defects. 
D)  All of these are effects of zinc deficiencies during pregnancy.

Question 7

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 8

Under what conditions is the use of nutrient supplements advisable?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adolescent pregnancy 
B)  Multiple fetuses 
C)  Poverty 
D)  Inadequate maternal diet 
E)  All of these choices are accurate. 
A)  Adolescent pregnancy 
B)  Multiple fetuses 
C)  Poverty 
D)  Inadequate maternal diet 
E)  All of these choices are accurate.

Question 9

The flavors of some foods in a mother's diet may pass into her breast milk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

During the first two weeks after conception,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 11

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 12

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 13

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. 
A)  milk and dairy products. 
B)  whole-grain bread, bran, and fruits. 
C)  sugars and starches. 
D)  lean meat, poultry, and fish.

Question 14

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 15

Breast size is an indicator of successful breastfeeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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 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 18

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 19

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 20

A characteristic of preeclampsia is

Accepted Answer

A)  blurred vision. 
B)  low blood pressure. 
C)  headaches. 
D)  strong feelings of thirst. 
E)  blurred vision and headaches. 
A)  blurred vision. 
B)  low blood pressure. 
C)  headaches. 
D)  strong feelings of thirst. 
E)  blurred vision and headaches.

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

Which of the following is NOT true about the placenta?

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

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

The let-down reflex in breastfeeding is controlled by

Severe zinc deficiencies during pregnancy can cause

To minimize nausea during pregnancy,pregnant women should

Under what conditions is the use of nutrient supplements advisable?

The flavors of some foods in a mother's diet may pass into her breast milk.

During the first two weeks after conception,the developing offspring is known as

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

A maternal practice that can be harmful to the fetus is

To avoid constipation,pregnant women should increase intake of

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

Breast size is an indicator of successful breastfeeding.

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

The fetus receives nourishment through

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

Excessive calorie intake during pregnancy can result in a fetus that

A characteristic of preeclampsia is

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Exam 16: Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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

Which of the following is NOT true about the placenta?

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

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

The let-down reflex in breastfeeding is controlled by

Severe zinc deficiencies during pregnancy can cause

To minimize nausea during pregnancy,pregnant women should

Under what conditions is the use of nutrient supplements advisable?

The flavors of some foods in a mother's diet may pass into her breast milk.

During the first two weeks after conception,the developing offspring is known as

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

A maternal practice that can be harmful to the fetus is

To avoid constipation,pregnant women should increase intake of

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

Breast size is an indicator of successful breastfeeding.

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

The fetus receives nourishment through

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

Excessive calorie intake during pregnancy can result in a fetus that

A characteristic of preeclampsia is

The Science of Nutrition

Tools of a Healthy Diet

The Food Supply

Human Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

Nutrition, exercise, and Sports

Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Nutrition During the Growing Years

Nutrition Throughout Adulthood

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