Question 1

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 2

Eclampsia can cause maternal and fetal death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

Hormones synthesized by the placenta decrease the efficiency of insulin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Low maternal calorie intakes are linked with low birth weights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A newborn's chances of survival are most influenced by

Accepted Answer

A)  the mother's prepregnancy weight. 
B)  gestation length. 
C)  the mother's weight gain during pregnancy. 
D)  the infant's length at birth. 
A)  the mother's prepregnancy weight. 
B)  gestation length. 
C)  the mother's weight gain during pregnancy. 
D)  the infant's length at birth.

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 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

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 18

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 19

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 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which condition increases the risk of a poor pregnancy outcome?

Eclampsia can cause maternal and fetal death.

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

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

WIC serves low-income

WIC aims to provide

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

Hormones synthesized by the placenta decrease the efficiency of insulin.

Low maternal calorie intakes are linked with low birth weights.

A newborn's chances of survival are most influenced by

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

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

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

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

Consuming alcohol while breastfeeding

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

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

Participation in WIC is associated with

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

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

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Human Digestion and Absorption

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Lipids

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Alcohol

Energy Metabolism

Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

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Water and Major Minerals

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Exam 16: Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Which condition increases the risk of a poor pregnancy outcome?

Eclampsia can cause maternal and fetal death.

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

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

WIC serves low-income

WIC aims to provide

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

Hormones synthesized by the placenta decrease the efficiency of insulin.

Low maternal calorie intakes are linked with low birth weights.

A newborn's chances of survival are most influenced by

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

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

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

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

Consuming alcohol while breastfeeding

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

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

Participation in WIC is associated with

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

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

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

Filters