Question 1

There is a strong correlation between length of gestation and:

Accepted Answer

A) the gender of the fetus. 
B) birth order. 
C) an infant's birth weight. 
D) All of these. 
A) the gender of the fetus. 
B) birth order. 
C) an infant's birth weight. 
D) All of these.

Question 2

How can a woman best ensure that her pregnancy will be full-term and that her baby will have a healthy birth weight? Explain how lifestyle can influence the health of an unborn child.

Accepted Answer

A woman can best ensure that her pregnan

Question 3

In humans,a full-term pregnancy is approximately:

Accepted Answer

A) 35 weeks. 
B) 40 weeks. 
C) 45 weeks. 
D) 24 weeks. 
A) 35 weeks. 
B) 40 weeks. 
C) 45 weeks. 
D) 24 weeks.

Question 4

Compare the nutrient/kcaloric needs of a woman during pregnancy and the nutrient/kcaloric needs of a woman who is breastfeeding a newborn.

Accepted Answer

During pregnancy, a woman's nutrient and

Question 5

Which statement about the use of cocaine during pregnancy is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) The effects of cocaine are limited to the very early life of the infant. 
B) Cocaine reduces the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus. 
C) Cocaine increases the risk of miscarriage. 
D) Cocaine negatively impacts attention span and learning throughout childhood. 
A) The effects of cocaine are limited to the very early life of the infant. 
B) Cocaine reduces the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus. 
C) Cocaine increases the risk of miscarriage. 
D) Cocaine negatively impacts attention span and learning throughout childhood.

Question 6

An infant weighing 7 pounds at birth should weigh ~_________ by 4 months of age.

Accepted Answer

A) 14 pounds 
B) 9 pounds 
C) 21 pounds 
D) 10 pounds 
A) 14 pounds 
B) 9 pounds 
C) 21 pounds 
D) 10 pounds

Question 7

How does gaining TOO LITTLE weight during pregnancy affect fetal birth weight?

Accepted Answer

Gaining too little weight during pregnan

Question 8

Most newborns receive a shot of ___________ to prevent hemorrhage.

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) folate 
C) vitamin K 
D) vitamin A 
A) iron 
B) folate 
C) vitamin K 
D) vitamin A

Question 9

During pregnancy,critical periods correspond to:

Accepted Answer

A) times during growth and development when an organism is more susceptible to harm from poor nutrition or other environmental factors. 
B) socioeconomic factors that increase the risk of poor pregnancy outcomes. 
C) maternal weight gain. 
D) the positioning of the infant in the pelvic cavity. 
A) times during growth and development when an organism is more susceptible to harm from poor nutrition or other environmental factors. 
B) socioeconomic factors that increase the risk of poor pregnancy outcomes. 
C) maternal weight gain. 
D) the positioning of the infant in the pelvic cavity.

Question 10

The recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a healthy,normal weight woman is _______ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 - 10 
B) 15 - 20 
C) 25 - 35 
D) 40 - 50 
A) 5 - 10 
B) 15 - 20 
C) 25 - 35 
D) 40 - 50

Question 11

The ___ is a fluid-filled membrane that surrounds the unborn baby and provides protection.

Accepted Answer

A) placenta 
B) amniotic sac 
C) trophoblast 
D) blastocyst 
A) placenta 
B) amniotic sac 
C) trophoblast 
D) blastocyst

Question 12

Before and during pregnancy,consumption of foods fortified with _________ reduces the incidence of _________ in infants in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) iron; high blood pressure 
B) vitamin B₁₂; diabetes 
C) calcium; cognitive deficits 
D) folic acid; neural tube defects 
A) iron; high blood pressure 
B) vitamin B₁₂; diabetes 
C) calcium; cognitive deficits 
D) folic acid; neural tube defects

Question 13

The hormone responsible for the "let-down" reflex is:

Accepted Answer

A) prolactin. 
B) estrogen. 
C) oxytocin. 
D) prolactin stimulating hormone. 
A) prolactin. 
B) estrogen. 
C) oxytocin. 
D) prolactin stimulating hormone.

Question 14

Solid foods should be introduced into the infant's diet:

Accepted Answer

A) shortly after birth (within 2 weeks). 
B) around 4 to 6 months of age. 
C) around 1 year of age. 
D) around 1 month of age. 
A) shortly after birth (within 2 weeks). 
B) around 4 to 6 months of age. 
C) around 1 year of age. 
D) around 1 month of age.

Question 15

The maternal energy requirement in the first trimester is:

Accepted Answer

A) unchanged. 
B) increased by 100 kcal/day. 
C) increased by 250 kcal/day. 
D) increased by 500 kcal/day. 
A) unchanged. 
B) increased by 100 kcal/day. 
C) increased by 250 kcal/day. 
D) increased by 500 kcal/day.

Question 16

Recommendations for the management of pregnancy-induced hypertension include

Accepted Answer

A) bed rest. 
B) weight loss. 
C) exercise. 
D) All of these. 
A) bed rest. 
B) weight loss. 
C) exercise. 
D) All of these.

Question 17

Which organ is essential for secreting hormones,transferring nutrients and oxygen from the mother's blood to the fetus,and removing waste?

Accepted Answer

The organ that is essential for secretin

Question 18

Nursing bottle syndrome refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) sore nipples from excessive breastfeeding. 
B) excessive crying due to pain from gas buildup in the gastrointestinal tract. 
C) tooth decay in the upper teeth resulting from putting a child to bed with a bottle containing milk or other sweetened liquids. 
D) irritable infant behavior associated with weaning from a bottle to a cup. 
A) sore nipples from excessive breastfeeding. 
B) excessive crying due to pain from gas buildup in the gastrointestinal tract. 
C) tooth decay in the upper teeth resulting from putting a child to bed with a bottle containing milk or other sweetened liquids. 
D) irritable infant behavior associated with weaning from a bottle to a cup.

Question 19

The "let-down" reflex refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) hormonal changes which initiate the process of birth. 
B) postpartum depression that mothers experience following birth. 
C) muscular contractions which push the infant through the birth canal. 
D) a hormonal reflex that causes milk to be released from the milk ducts and flow to the nipple. 
A) hormonal changes which initiate the process of birth. 
B) postpartum depression that mothers experience following birth. 
C) muscular contractions which push the infant through the birth canal. 
D) a hormonal reflex that causes milk to be released from the milk ducts and flow to the nipple.

Question 20

A teratogen is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) an abnormal craving for and ingestion of unusual food and nonfood substances. 
B) a baby born with an extra digit (finger and/or toe). 
C) a substance that can cause birth defects. 
D) the unexplained death of an infant,usually during sleep. 
A) an abnormal craving for and ingestion of unusual food and nonfood substances. 
B) a baby born with an extra digit (finger and/or toe). 
C) a substance that can cause birth defects. 
D) the unexplained death of an infant,usually during sleep.

Exam 14: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

There is a strong correlation between length of gestation and:

How can a woman best ensure that her pregnancy will be full-term and that her baby will have a healthy birth weight? Explain how lifestyle can influence the health of an unborn child.

In humans,a full-term pregnancy is approximately:

Compare the nutrient/kcaloric needs of a woman during pregnancy and the nutrient/kcaloric needs of a woman who is breastfeeding a newborn.

Which statement about the use of cocaine during pregnancy is FALSE?

An infant weighing 7 pounds at birth should weigh ~_________ by 4 months of age.

How does gaining TOO LITTLE weight during pregnancy affect fetal birth weight?

Most newborns receive a shot of ___________ to prevent hemorrhage.

During pregnancy,critical periods correspond to:

The recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a healthy,normal weight woman is _______ pounds.

The ___ is a fluid-filled membrane that surrounds the unborn baby and provides protection.

Before and during pregnancy,consumption of foods fortified with _________ reduces the incidence of _________ in infants in the U.S.

The hormone responsible for the "let-down" reflex is:

Solid foods should be introduced into the infant's diet:

The maternal energy requirement in the first trimester is:

Recommendations for the management of pregnancy-induced hypertension include

Which organ is essential for secreting hormones,transferring nutrients and oxygen from the mother's blood to the fetus,and removing waste?

Nursing bottle syndrome refers to:

The "let-down" reflex refers to:

A teratogen is defined as:

Nutrition: Food for Health

Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

Lipids: Triglycerides, Phospholipids, and Cholesterol

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Minerals

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: The Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus on Alcohol

Focus on Eating Disorders

Focus on Phytochemicals

Focus on Nonvitaminnonmineral Supplements

Focus on Biotechnology

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