Question 1

Requirements for ______ increase by 50% during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) folate 
B) sodium 
C) vitamin D 
D) pantothenic acid 
A) folate 
B) sodium 
C) vitamin D 
D) pantothenic acid

Question 2

Toxicity of ______ is linked to birth defects.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin B-12 
B) vitamin A 
C) iron 
D) folate 
A) vitamin B-12 
B) vitamin A 
C) iron 
D) folate

Question 3

During pregnancy,it is particularly important to make sure to consume adequate

Accepted Answer

A) saturated fatty acids. 
B) trans fatty acids. 
C) cholesterol. 
D) essential fatty acids. 
A) saturated fatty acids. 
B) trans fatty acids. 
C) cholesterol. 
D) essential fatty acids.

Question 4

The U.S.Public Health Service and the March of Dimes recommend that all women of childbearing age should take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement that contains

Accepted Answer

A) 400 micrograms of folic acid. 
B) 15 milligrams of iron. 
C) 500 milligrams of calcium. 
D) 40 milligrams of zinc. 
A) 400 micrograms of folic acid. 
B) 15 milligrams of iron. 
C) 500 milligrams of calcium. 
D) 40 milligrams of zinc.

Question 5

The hormone that triggers "let down" or milk release is

Accepted Answer

A) oxytocin. 
B) prolactin. 
C) estrogen. 
D) progesterone. 
A) oxytocin. 
B) prolactin. 
C) estrogen. 
D) progesterone.

Question 6

Choose the activity to avoid during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) SCUBA diving 
B) Brisk walking 
C) Riding a stationary bike 
D) Water aerobics 
A) SCUBA diving 
B) Brisk walking 
C) Riding a stationary bike 
D) Water aerobics

Question 7

A mineral that is especially important for male fertility is

Accepted Answer

A) sodium. 
B) iron. 
C) zinc. 
D) potassium. 
A) sodium. 
B) iron. 
C) zinc. 
D) potassium.

Question 8

Breast milk production requires approximately _______ kilocalories per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 200 
B) 400 
C) 800 
D) 1,000 
A) 200 
B) 400 
C) 800 
D) 1,000

Question 9

To reduce oxidative damage to her eggs,a woman should consume

Accepted Answer

A) 3 servings per day of dairy foods. 
B) beta-carotene supplements. 
C) zinc supplements. 
D) brightly colored fruits and vegetables. 
A) 3 servings per day of dairy foods. 
B) beta-carotene supplements. 
C) zinc supplements. 
D) brightly colored fruits and vegetables.

Question 10

Rich in immune factors,the milk made by the mother's breast during the first few days after birth is

Accepted Answer

A) hindmilk. 
B) colostrum. 
C) foremilk. 
D) prolactin. 
A) hindmilk. 
B) colostrum. 
C) foremilk. 
D) prolactin.

Question 11

Obesity during pregnancy is associated with

Accepted Answer

A) high blood pressure. 
B) diabetes during pregnancy. 
C) surgical complications. 
D) All the above. 
A) high blood pressure. 
B) diabetes during pregnancy. 
C) surgical complications. 
D) All the above.

Question 12

Women who experience infertility related to high levels of testosterone and insulin may have

Accepted Answer

A) PCOS. 
B) SGA. 
C) LBW. 
D) GDM. 
A) PCOS. 
B) SGA. 
C) LBW. 
D) GDM.

Question 13

During each feeding,human milk changes composition in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A) Carbohydrate increases 
B) Fat increases 
C) Minerals decrease 
D) Protein decreases 
A) Carbohydrate increases 
B) Fat increases 
C) Minerals decrease 
D) Protein decreases

Question 14

Which of the following is true about lifestyle habits and pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Repeated intake of four or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting is harmful to the fetus. 
B) It is vital that mothers abstain from NutraSweet because the phenylalanine present can problems with fetal brain development. 
C) Cigarette smoking should be limited to one pack per day. 
D) The only risk to the baby when a mother uses cocaine is cocaine addiction. 
A) Repeated intake of four or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting is harmful to the fetus. 
B) It is vital that mothers abstain from NutraSweet because the phenylalanine present can problems with fetal brain development. 
C) Cigarette smoking should be limited to one pack per day. 
D) The only risk to the baby when a mother uses cocaine is cocaine addiction.

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true regarding infant feeding?

Accepted Answer

A) The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of a child's life. 
B) Because of its immunological benefits,infant formula is preferred over breast milk. 
C) Working mothers should avoid breastfeeding. 
D) Cows' milk can be introduced safely when the child is 3 months old. 
A) The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of a child's life. 
B) Because of its immunological benefits,infant formula is preferred over breast milk. 
C) Working mothers should avoid breastfeeding. 
D) Cows' milk can be introduced safely when the child is 3 months old.

Question 16

Which of the following is true about lactation?

Accepted Answer

A) Only about 50 percent of all women can breastfeed. 
B) The most significant reason why women do not breastfeed is that they cannot produce enough milk. 
C) Some women cannot breastfeed because they do not have big enough breasts. 
D) The major reason why women do not breastfeed is lack of information. 
A) Only about 50 percent of all women can breastfeed. 
B) The most significant reason why women do not breastfeed is that they cannot produce enough milk. 
C) Some women cannot breastfeed because they do not have big enough breasts. 
D) The major reason why women do not breastfeed is lack of information.

Question 17

By definition,a low-birth-weight infant weighs less than ______ pounds at birth.

Accepted Answer

A) 6.5 
B) 7.5 
C) 5.5 
D) 3.5 
A) 6.5 
B) 7.5 
C) 5.5 
D) 3.5

Question 18

Millie's prepregnancy BMI is 18.Her weight gain goal should be ______ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A) 11 to 20 
B) 15 to 25 
C) 25 to 35 
D) 28 to 40 
A) 11 to 20 
B) 15 to 25 
C) 25 to 35 
D) 28 to 40

Question 19

Low iodine status during the first trimester of pregnancy may lead to

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension. 
B) gestational diabetes. 
C) edema. 
D) congenital hypothyroidism. 
A) hypertension. 
B) gestational diabetes. 
C) edema. 
D) congenital hypothyroidism.

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: The egg cell from which a fetus eventually develops if the egg is fertilized by a sperm cell
Referring to any infant whose birth weight is less than the expected weight corresponding to the duration of gestation
The developing offspring in utero from about the beginning of the third week to the end of the eighth week after conception
An infant born before 37 weeks of gestation
Any cessation of pregnancy and expulsion of the embryo or fetus as the result of natural causes
The cell resulting from the union of an egg cell and sperm until it divides
The period of development of the offspring from conception to birth
Three 13- to 14-week periods into which the normal pregnancy is divided
Referring to any infant weighing less than 5.5 pounds at birth
Through this organ, oxygen and nutrients from the mother's blood are transferred to the fetus and fetal wastes are removed

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The Answer of Gestation and Placenta and Embryo and Zygote is...

Requirements for ______ increase by 50% during pregnancy.

Toxicity of ______ is linked to birth defects.

During pregnancy,it is particularly important to make sure to consume adequate

The U.S.Public Health Service and the March of Dimes recommend that all women of childbearing age should take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement that contains

The hormone that triggers "let down" or milk release is

Choose the activity to avoid during pregnancy.

A mineral that is especially important for male fertility is

Breast milk production requires approximately _______ kilocalories per day.

To reduce oxidative damage to her eggs,a woman should consume

Rich in immune factors,the milk made by the mother's breast during the first few days after birth is

Obesity during pregnancy is associated with

Women who experience infertility related to high levels of testosterone and insulin may have

During each feeding,human milk changes composition in which of the following ways?

Which of the following is true about lifestyle habits and pregnancy?

Which of the following statements is true regarding infant feeding?

Which of the following is true about lactation?

By definition,a low-birth-weight infant weighs less than ______ pounds at birth.

Millie's prepregnancy BMI is 18.Her weight gain goal should be ______ pounds.

Low iodine status during the first trimester of pregnancy may lead to

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Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

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Exam 18: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Requirements for ______ increase by 50% during pregnancy.

Toxicity of ______ is linked to birth defects.

During pregnancy,it is particularly important to make sure to consume adequate

The U.S.Public Health Service and the March of Dimes recommend that all women of childbearing age should take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement that contains

The hormone that triggers "let down" or milk release is

Choose the activity to avoid during pregnancy.

A mineral that is especially important for male fertility is

Breast milk production requires approximately _______ kilocalories per day.

To reduce oxidative damage to her eggs,a woman should consume

Rich in immune factors,the milk made by the mother's breast during the first few days after birth is

Obesity during pregnancy is associated with

Women who experience infertility related to high levels of testosterone and insulin may have

During each feeding,human milk changes composition in which of the following ways?

Which of the following is true about lifestyle habits and pregnancy?

Which of the following statements is true regarding infant feeding?

Which of the following is true about lactation?

By definition,a low-birth-weight infant weighs less than ______ pounds at birth.

Millie's prepregnancy BMI is 18.Her weight gain goal should be ______ pounds.

Low iodine status during the first trimester of pregnancy may lead to

Nutrition, food Choices, and Health

Designing a Healthy Dietary Pattern

The Human Body: A Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Overview of Micronutrients and Phytochemicals

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Body Defenses

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Micronutrient Function in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients That Support Blood and Brain Health

Nutrition: Fitness and Sports

Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition From Infancy Through Adolescence

Nutrition During Adulthood

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