Question 1

The hormone oxytocin

Accepted Answer

A) increases a woman's appetite during pregnancy. 
B) reduces the ability of blood to clot during the birth process. 
C) enables the "let-down" reflex to occur when a woman breastfeeds her baby. 
D) suppresses energy metabolism during pregnancy. 
A) increases a woman's appetite during pregnancy. 
B) reduces the ability of blood to clot during the birth process. 
C) enables the "let-down" reflex to occur when a woman breastfeeds her baby. 
D) suppresses energy metabolism during pregnancy.

Question 2

During her 7th month of pregnancy,Sari developed a life-threatening complication of pregnancy that is characterized by hypertension and convulsions.Based on this information,Sari developed

Accepted Answer

A) echolalia. 
B) eclampsia. 
C) endometriosis. 
D) endocarditis. 
A) echolalia. 
B) eclampsia. 
C) endometriosis. 
D) endocarditis.

Question 3

Which of the following substances is in breast milk but not in infant formulas?

Accepted Answer

A) Lipids 
B) Antibodies 
C) Iron 
D) Lactose 
A) Lipids 
B) Antibodies 
C) Iron 
D) Lactose

Question 4

Rose is an obese 5-year-old child._____ is a factor that is associated with increased risk of excess body fat in preschool children.

Accepted Answer

A) Living in western United States 
B) Family history of obesity 
C) Lower than average water intake 
D) High family income 
A) Living in western United States 
B) Family history of obesity 
C) Lower than average water intake 
D) High family income

Question 5

Hayley is due to give birth to a girl in November.Before she became pregnant,Hayley weighed 108 pounds,which was in the underweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) 8 to 20 
B) 28 to 40 
C) 48 to 50 
D) 18 to 30 
A) 8 to 20 
B) 28 to 40 
C) 48 to 50 
D) 18 to 30

Question 6

Bernice is 91 years of age.Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence her nutritional status.

Accepted Answer

A) daily exercise regimen 
B) low annual income 
C) frequent socializing with friends and family 
D) participation in the "Meals on Wheels" program 
A) daily exercise regimen 
B) low annual income 
C) frequent socializing with friends and family 
D) participation in the "Meals on Wheels" program

Question 7

Corrina is a 25-year-old pregnant woman.Her need for _____ is 50% higher than before she became pregnant.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C 
B) calcium 
C) vitamin D 
D) folate 
A) vitamin C 
B) calcium 
C) vitamin D 
D) folate

Question 8

Michelle is considering whether she should exclusively breastfeed or formula feed her new baby.To encourage Michelle to breastfeed,you provide some facts,including all of the following information,except

Accepted Answer

A) human milk naturally contains antibodies and immune cells. 
B) breastmilk contains more vitamin D,calcium,and iron than commercial infant formulas. 
C) the composition of human milk changes over time to meet the nutritional needs of a growing infant. 
D) breastfeeding may reduce her baby's risk of type 1 diabetes in childhood. 
A) human milk naturally contains antibodies and immune cells. 
B) breastmilk contains more vitamin D,calcium,and iron than commercial infant formulas. 
C) the composition of human milk changes over time to meet the nutritional needs of a growing infant. 
D) breastfeeding may reduce her baby's risk of type 1 diabetes in childhood.

Question 9

The placenta

Accepted Answer

A) transfers sperm to the egg so fertilization can occur. 
B) synthesizes the essential micronutrients that the embryo/fetus requires for growth and development. 
C) transfers nutrients and oxygen from the mother's bloodstream to the embryo/fetus. 
D) filters viruses and toxins from the mother's bloodstream,preventing them from reaching the embryo/fetus. 
A) transfers sperm to the egg so fertilization can occur. 
B) synthesizes the essential micronutrients that the embryo/fetus requires for growth and development. 
C) transfers nutrients and oxygen from the mother's bloodstream to the embryo/fetus. 
D) filters viruses and toxins from the mother's bloodstream,preventing them from reaching the embryo/fetus.

Question 10

Margaret is 87 years of age.Compared to when she was 27 years of age,her _____ now.

Accepted Answer

A) cells require more energy 
B) bones are more dense 
C) stomach secretes less intrinsic factor 
D) body requires less vitamin B-12 
A) cells require more energy 
B) bones are more dense 
C) stomach secretes less intrinsic factor 
D) body requires less vitamin B-12

Question 11

Which of the following statements about human milk is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Human milk naturally contains antibodies and immune cells. 
B) Human milk is a rich source of vitamin 
C) Consuming human milk may reduce a baby's risk of type 1 diabetes in childhood. 
D) The composition of human milk changes over time to meet the nutritional needs of a growing infant. 
A) Human milk naturally contains antibodies and immune cells. 
B) Human milk is a rich source of vitamin 
C) Consuming human milk may reduce a baby's risk of type 1 diabetes in childhood. 
D) The composition of human milk changes over time to meet the nutritional needs of a growing infant.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Teenagers who consume more than 4 ounces of chocolate per week are more likely to have acne than teens who consume less than 1 ounce of chocolate per week. 
B) Most American adolescents do not eat breakfast. 
C) Most obese adolescents "grow out" of the condition by the time they reach adulthood. 
D) According to a recent survey,almost 20% of American teenagers did not drink milk during the week prior to the survey. 
A) Teenagers who consume more than 4 ounces of chocolate per week are more likely to have acne than teens who consume less than 1 ounce of chocolate per week. 
B) Most American adolescents do not eat breakfast. 
C) Most obese adolescents "grow out" of the condition by the time they reach adulthood. 
D) According to a recent survey,almost 20% of American teenagers did not drink milk during the week prior to the survey.

The hormone oxytocin

During her 7th month of pregnancy,Sari developed a life-threatening complication of pregnancy that is characterized by hypertension and convulsions.Based on this information,Sari developed

Which of the following substances is in breast milk but not in infant formulas?

Rose is an obese 5-year-old child._____ is a factor that is associated with increased risk of excess body fat in preschool children.

Hayley is due to give birth to a girl in November.Before she became pregnant,Hayley weighed 108 pounds,which was in the underweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Bernice is 91 years of age.Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence her nutritional status.

Corrina is a 25-year-old pregnant woman.Her need for _____ is 50% higher than before she became pregnant.

Michelle is considering whether she should exclusively breastfeed or formula feed her new baby.To encourage Michelle to breastfeed,you provide some facts,including all of the following information,except

The placenta

Margaret is 87 years of age.Compared to when she was 27 years of age,her _____ now.

Which of the following statements about human milk is false?

Which of the following statements is true?

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Filters

Exam 13: Nutrition for a Lifetime

The hormone oxytocin

During her 7th month of pregnancy,Sari developed a life-threatening complication of pregnancy that is characterized by hypertension and convulsions.Based on this information,Sari developed

Which of the following substances is in breast milk but not in infant formulas?

Rose is an obese 5-year-old child._____ is a factor that is associated with increased risk of excess body fat in preschool children.

Hayley is due to give birth to a girl in November.Before she became pregnant,Hayley weighed 108 pounds,which was in the underweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Bernice is 91 years of age.Her _____ is likely to have a negative influence her nutritional status.

Corrina is a 25-year-old pregnant woman.Her need for _____ is 50% higher than before she became pregnant.

Michelle is considering whether she should exclusively breastfeed or formula feed her new baby.To encourage Michelle to breastfeed,you provide some facts,including all of the following information,except

The placenta

Margaret is 87 years of age.Compared to when she was 27 years of age,her _____ now.

Which of the following statements about human milk is false?

Which of the following statements is true?

The Basics of Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Planning Nutritious Diets

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Fats and Other Lipids

Proteins

Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Nutrition for Physically-Active Lifestyles

Food Safety Concerns

Filters