Question 1

Compared to infant formulas,human milk is a rich source of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin D 
B) iron 
C) cholesterol 
D) fluoride 
A) vitamin D 
B) iron 
C) cholesterol 
D) fluoride C

Question 2

During pregnancy,edema can be a sign of a serious health problem if _____.

Accepted Answer

A) morning sickness,heartburn,and fatigue also occur 
B) the swelling is accompanied by hypertension and protein in the urine 
C) the swelling is limited to the hands and feet 
D) weight loss and morning sickness also occur 
A) morning sickness,heartburn,and fatigue also occur 
B) the swelling is accompanied by hypertension and protein in the urine 
C) the swelling is limited to the hands and feet 
D) weight loss and morning sickness also occur B

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Breastfeeding reduces a woman's risk of type 1 diabetes in later adulthood. 
B) The composition of human milk remains consistent over time. 
C) Women who breastfeed their babies tend to gain weight at a faster rate than women who choose to formula-feed their infants. 
D) Human milk naturally contains antibodies and immune cells that are not in infant formulas. 
A) Breastfeeding reduces a woman's risk of type 1 diabetes in later adulthood. 
B) The composition of human milk remains consistent over time. 
C) Women who breastfeed their babies tend to gain weight at a faster rate than women who choose to formula-feed their infants. 
D) Human milk naturally contains antibodies and immune cells that are not in infant formulas. D

Question 4

Compared to infant formulas,breast milk contains _____ per ounce.

Accepted Answer

A) less fat 
B) 50% less energy 
C) more iron 
D) more cholesterol 
A) less fat 
B) 50% less energy 
C) more iron 
D) more cholesterol

Question 5

Pregnant women are advised to drink _____.

Accepted Answer

A) no more than 2 cups of coffee per day 
B) no more than 3 cups of coffee per day 
C) no more than 1.5 cups of coffee per day 
D) no coffee,during the first trimester 
A) no more than 2 cups of coffee per day 
B) no more than 3 cups of coffee per day 
C) no more than 1.5 cups of coffee per day 
D) no coffee,during the first trimester

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Breastfed babies are less likely to develop allergies than babies who are fed infant formulA. 
B) Breastfed infants generally develop more ear infections than babies who are fed infant formula. 
C) In the United States,children who were breastfed as infants are more likely to reach puberty faster than children who were fed formula as babies. 
D) Compared to babies who consume infant formula,breastfed babies are less likely to develop inherited diseases such as cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia. 
A) Breastfed babies are less likely to develop allergies than babies who are fed infant formulA. 
B) Breastfed infants generally develop more ear infections than babies who are fed infant formula. 
C) In the United States,children who were breastfed as infants are more likely to reach puberty faster than children who were fed formula as babies. 
D) Compared to babies who consume infant formula,breastfed babies are less likely to develop inherited diseases such as cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia.

Question 7

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains _____.

Accepted Answer

A) oxytocin 
B) folic acid 
C) conjugated fatty acids 
D) protein 
A) oxytocin 
B) folic acid 
C) conjugated fatty acids 
D) protein

Question 8

Every pregnant or nursing woman is eligible to participate and benefit from the WIC program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Jane is 28 weeks pregnant and has been rushed to the hospital after collapsing in her office.Further medical tests have indicated that she is dehydrated and has electrolyte imbalances.The doctor noticed that she had lost weight,and she complained that she is still vomiting and having nausea.Based on this information,Jane suffers from _____.

Accepted Answer

A) hyperemesis gravidarum 
B) eclampsia 
C) morning sickness 
D) preeclampsia 
A) hyperemesis gravidarum 
B) eclampsia 
C) morning sickness 
D) preeclampsia

Question 10

Tammy is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2500 kcal/day.Based on this information,her daily energy requirement would be _____ kcal during her first trimester of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) 2000 
B) 1800 
C) 2500 
D) 2200 
A) 2000 
B) 1800 
C) 2500 
D) 2200

Question 11

Mimi became pregnant about 2 months ago.She is experiencing _____,a common nutrition-related condition that occurs in many healthy pregnant women.

Accepted Answer

A) pernicious anemia 
B) gestational diabetes 
C) constipation 
D) pre-eclampsia 
A) pernicious anemia 
B) gestational diabetes 
C) constipation 
D) pre-eclampsia

Question 12

Lanelle is 5 months pregnant.Recently,she gained several pounds rapidly,and as a result,her face is "puffy" and her hands are swollen.Her physician is very concerned,because Lanelle's blood pressure has risen to a dangerous level.Based on this information,Lanelle probably has _____.

Accepted Answer

A) SIDS 
B) pica 
C) physiological anemia 
D) preeclampsia 
A) SIDS 
B) pica 
C) physiological anemia 
D) preeclampsia

Question 13

Which of the following statements about human milk is false?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Kari is considering whether she should exclusively breastfeed or formula-feed her new baby.To encourage Kari to breastfeed,you provide some factual information by telling her that _____.

Accepted Answer

A) breastfeeding can reduce her baby's risk of cystic fibrosis in childhood 
B) human milk has the same composition as infant formula 
C) human milk is a rich source of iron,calcium,and vitamin D 
D) breastfeeding can help her lose the body fat she gained during pregnancy 
A) breastfeeding can reduce her baby's risk of cystic fibrosis in childhood 
B) human milk has the same composition as infant formula 
C) human milk is a rich source of iron,calcium,and vitamin D 
D) breastfeeding can help her lose the body fat she gained during pregnancy

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

HIV can be transmitted to the baby via the mother's milk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Maternal anemia occurs when a pregnant woman has a hematocrit _____.

Accepted Answer

A) below 45% 
B) below 33% 
C) below 50% 
D) below 60% 
A) below 45% 
B) below 33% 
C) below 50% 
D) below 60%

Question 18

Hormonal changes and slow peristalsis are the main contributors to the constipation many women experience during their pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

__________ is a federal program that provides funds to state governments to help specific populations obtain certain supplemental foods and nutrition education.

Accepted Answer

A) FDA 
B) WIC 
C) WHO 
D) USDA 
A) FDA 
B) WIC 
C) WHO 
D) USDA

Question 20

_____ is a common nutrition-related sign of pregnancy that occurs in many healthy pregnant women.

Accepted Answer

A) Pre-eclampsia 
B) Heartburn 
C) Gestational diabetes 
D) Pernicious anemia 
A) Pre-eclampsia 
B) Heartburn 
C) Gestational diabetes 
D) Pernicious anemia

Compared to infant formulas,human milk is a rich source of _____.

During pregnancy,edema can be a sign of a serious health problem if _____.

Which of the following statements is true?

Compared to infant formulas,breast milk contains _____ per ounce.

Pregnant women are advised to drink _____.

Which of the following statements is true?

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains _____.

Every pregnant or nursing woman is eligible to participate and benefit from the WIC program.

Tammy is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2500 kcal/day.Based on this information,her daily energy requirement would be _____ kcal during her first trimester of pregnancy.

Mimi became pregnant about 2 months ago.She is experiencing _____,a common nutrition-related condition that occurs in many healthy pregnant women.

Lanelle is 5 months pregnant.Recently,she gained several pounds rapidly,and as a result,her face is "puffy" and her hands are swollen.Her physician is very concerned,because Lanelle's blood pressure has risen to a dangerous level.Based on this information,Lanelle probably has _____.

Which of the following statements about human milk is false?

Kari is considering whether she should exclusively breastfeed or formula-feed her new baby.To encourage Kari to breastfeed,you provide some factual information by telling her that _____.

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

HIV can be transmitted to the baby via the mother's milk.

Maternal anemia occurs when a pregnant woman has a hematocrit _____.

Hormonal changes and slow peristalsis are the main contributors to the constipation many women experience during their pregnancy.

__________ is a federal program that provides funds to state governments to help specific populations obtain certain supplemental foods and nutrition education.

_____ is a common nutrition-related sign of pregnancy that occurs in many healthy pregnant women.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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Exam 16: Pregnancy and Lactation

Compared to infant formulas,human milk is a rich source of _____.

During pregnancy,edema can be a sign of a serious health problem if _____.

Which of the following statements is true?

Compared to infant formulas,breast milk contains _____ per ounce.

Pregnant women are advised to drink _____.

Which of the following statements is true?

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains _____.

Every pregnant or nursing woman is eligible to participate and benefit from the WIC program.

Tammy is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2500 kcal/day.Based on this information,her daily energy requirement would be _____ kcal during her first trimester of pregnancy.

Mimi became pregnant about 2 months ago.She is experiencing _____,a common nutrition-related condition that occurs in many healthy pregnant women.

Lanelle is 5 months pregnant.Recently,she gained several pounds rapidly,and as a result,her face is "puffy" and her hands are swollen.Her physician is very concerned,because Lanelle's blood pressure has risen to a dangerous level.Based on this information,Lanelle probably has _____.

Which of the following statements about human milk is false?

Kari is considering whether she should exclusively breastfeed or formula-feed her new baby.To encourage Kari to breastfeed,you provide some factual information by telling her that _____.

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

HIV can be transmitted to the baby via the mother's milk.

Maternal anemia occurs when a pregnant woman has a hematocrit _____.

Hormonal changes and slow peristalsis are the main contributors to the constipation many women experience during their pregnancy.

__________ is a federal program that provides funds to state governments to help specific populations obtain certain supplemental foods and nutrition education.

_____ is a common nutrition-related sign of pregnancy that occurs in many healthy pregnant women.

Introduction to Nutrition

Evaluating Nutrition Information

Basis of a Healthy Diet

Human Digestion, Absorption, and Transport

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fiber

The Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Sterols

Proteins: Amino Acids

Metabolism

Vitamin Overview and Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water-Soluble Vitamins

Water and Major Minerals

Trace Minerals

Obesity, energy Balance, and Weight Management

Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating

Nutrition for Fitness and Sport

Infants, Children, and Adolescents

Nutrition for Older Adults

Food and Water Safety

Global Nutrition

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