Question 1

Poor maternal nutrient intakes are linked with low birth weights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

Insufficient prenatal care increases the risk of delivering a low birth weight baby.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

Spina bifida and anencephaly are examples of neural tube defects.Women who have had a pregnancy resulting in the birth of an infant with a neural tube defect are being urged to take supplements of ________ before a second conception to decrease the risk of these birth defects.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B-12 
B)  folic acid 
C)  iron and zinc 
D)  extra dietary protein 
A)  vitamin B-12 
B)  folic acid 
C)  iron and zinc 
D)  extra dietary protein

Question 11

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 12

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 13

Smokers secrete nicotine in their breast milk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The RDA for iron during pregnancy increases greatly.To reach this level the pregnant woman may

Accepted Answer

A)  need to take a low-dose iron supplement. 
B)  need to double or triple the number of multivitamin-mineral tablets taken every day. 
C)  need to do all her cooking in iron cookware. 
D)  need to increase her intake of iron-rich fruits and vegetables. 
A)  need to take a low-dose iron supplement. 
B)  need to double or triple the number of multivitamin-mineral tablets taken every day. 
C)  need to do all her cooking in iron cookware. 
D)  need to increase her intake of iron-rich fruits and vegetables.

Question 15

Most critical periods occur during the second trimester of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Women who begin pregnancy underweight have an increased risk for

Accepted Answer

A)  low blood pressure. 
B)  gestational diabetes. 
C)  ketosis. 
D)  poor nutrient stores. 
A)  low blood pressure. 
B)  gestational diabetes. 
C)  ketosis. 
D)  poor nutrient stores.

Question 17

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Uncontrolled gestational diabetes can cause the fetus to experience severe growth retardation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which component of weight gain accounts for the greatest amount of increased weight during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infant 
B)  Placenta 
C)  Amniotic fluid 
D)  Breast tissue 
E)  Maternal blood supply 
A)  Infant 
B)  Placenta 
C)  Amniotic fluid 
D)  Breast tissue 
E)  Maternal blood supply

Poor maternal nutrient intakes are linked with low birth weights.

Maternal iron deficiency anemia can cause

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

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

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

An infant's birth weight is closely related to

Breastfeeding is NOT recommended when mothers

Insufficient prenatal care increases the risk of delivering a low birth weight baby.

During pregnancy,women should try to ________ each day.

Spina bifida and anencephaly are examples of neural tube defects.Women who have had a pregnancy resulting in the birth of an infant with a neural tube defect are being urged to take supplements of ________ before a second conception to decrease the risk of these birth defects.

Heavy caffeine intake during pregnancy may

Pregnancy-induced hypertension

Smokers secrete nicotine in their breast milk.

The RDA for iron during pregnancy increases greatly.To reach this level the pregnant woman may

Most critical periods occur during the second trimester of pregnancy.

Women who begin pregnancy underweight have an increased risk for

The let-down reflex is inhibited by

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

Uncontrolled gestational diabetes can cause the fetus to experience severe growth retardation.

Which component of weight gain accounts for the greatest amount of increased weight during pregnancy?

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Energy Balance,weight Control, Eating Disorders

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Exam 16: Nutritional Aspects of Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Poor maternal nutrient intakes are linked with low birth weights.

Maternal iron deficiency anemia can cause

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

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

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

An infant's birth weight is closely related to

Breastfeeding is NOT recommended when mothers

Insufficient prenatal care increases the risk of delivering a low birth weight baby.

During pregnancy,women should try to ________ each day.

Spina bifida and anencephaly are examples of neural tube defects.Women who have had a pregnancy resulting in the birth of an infant with a neural tube defect are being urged to take supplements of ________ before a second conception to decrease the risk of these birth defects.

Heavy caffeine intake during pregnancy may

Pregnancy-induced hypertension

Smokers secrete nicotine in their breast milk.

The RDA for iron during pregnancy increases greatly.To reach this level the pregnant woman may

Most critical periods occur during the second trimester of pregnancy.

Women who begin pregnancy underweight have an increased risk for

The let-down reflex is inhibited by

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

Uncontrolled gestational diabetes can cause the fetus to experience severe growth retardation.

Which component of weight gain accounts for the greatest amount of increased weight during pregnancy?

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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