Question 1

Women who have uncontrolled high blood glucose levels during pregnancy may experience complications such as:

Accepted Answer

A)  development of hypoglycemia later in life. 
B)  preterm labor. 
C)  low infant birthweight. 
D)  development of preeclampsia. 
A)  development of hypoglycemia later in life. 
B)  preterm labor. 
C)  low infant birthweight. 
D)  development of preeclampsia.

Question 2

It is desirable to begin feeding the infant iron-fortified cereals by about _____ months.

Accepted Answer

A)  three 
B)  six 
C)  nine 
D)  twelve 
A)  three 
B)  six 
C)  nine 
D)  twelve

Question 3

The weight that pregnant women put on is nearly all fat tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The pregnant woman's greater need for folate is due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the great increase in her blood volume. 
B)  the increase in protein needs. 
C)  the rapid growth of the fetus. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  the great increase in her blood volume. 
B)  the increase in protein needs. 
C)  the rapid growth of the fetus. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Question 5

An adolescent has a total cholesterol level of 180 mg/dL and an LDL of 115 mg/dL. This individual's disease risk would be classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  acceptable. 
B)  borderline. 
C)  normal. 
D)  high. 
A)  acceptable. 
B)  borderline. 
C)  normal. 
D)  high.

Question 6

The addition of foods to a baby's diet should be governed by all of the following considerations except:

Accepted Answer

A)  the baby's nutrient needs. 
B)  how often the baby cries. 
C)  the baby's physical readiness to handle different forms of foods. 
D)  the need to detect and control allergic reactions.
Application-Level Multiple-Choice Items 
A)  the baby's nutrient needs. 
B)  how often the baby cries. 
C)  the baby's physical readiness to handle different forms of foods. 
D)  the need to detect and control allergic reactions.
Application-Level Multiple-Choice Items

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true concerning iron during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The body conserves iron even more than usual. 
B)  Absorption of iron decreases. 
C)  Iron supplements are needed. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  The body conserves iron even more than usual. 
B)  Absorption of iron decreases. 
C)  Iron supplements are needed. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Question 8

Cindy experienced malnutrition late in her pregnancy. Which of the following organs of the infant will most likely be affected?

Accepted Answer

A)  lungs 
B)  heart 
C)  stomach 
D)  brain 
A)  lungs 
B)  heart 
C)  stomach 
D)  brain

Question 9

The effect of maternal nutritional deprivation during lactation is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce the quality of milk. 
B)  reduce the quantity of milk. 
C)  make breastfeeding impossible. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  reduce the quality of milk. 
B)  reduce the quantity of milk. 
C)  make breastfeeding impossible. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 10

A 5-month-old infant's nutrient intake should include:

Accepted Answer

A)  the same amount of vitamin A as an adult's intake for growth. 
B)  twice as much calcium as adults need on the basis of body weight. 
C)  an additional injection of vitamin K to prevent bleeding. 
D)  supplemental water, especially in hot weather. 
A)  the same amount of vitamin A as an adult's intake for growth. 
B)  twice as much calcium as adults need on the basis of body weight. 
C)  an additional injection of vitamin K to prevent bleeding. 
D)  supplemental water, especially in hot weather.

Question 11

If a woman develops preeclampsia during her pregnancy, what should her doctor tell her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preeclampsia causes fluid retention around the ankles. 
B)  She will need to shorten her exercise routine to decrease fluid retention. 
C)  Her symptoms will likely disappear within a few days after delivery. 
D)  This condition is chronic and must be monitored frequently. 
A)  Preeclampsia causes fluid retention around the ankles. 
B)  She will need to shorten her exercise routine to decrease fluid retention. 
C)  Her symptoms will likely disappear within a few days after delivery. 
D)  This condition is chronic and must be monitored frequently.

Question 12

An infant's basal metabolic rate is only half that of an adult, based on body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If the water supply is severely deficient in _____, both breastfed and formula-fed infants require supplementation after six months of age.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

During the second trimester of pregnancy, a daily increase of _____ calories above the allowance for nonpregnant women is recommended.

Accepted Answer

A)  2235 
B)  340 
C)  450 
D)  530 
A)  2235 
B)  340 
C)  450 
D)  530

Question 15

Alcohol crosses the placenta and is directly toxic to the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Authorities recommend limiting sweetened soft drinks and punches in children's diets for fear that overconsumption may promote:

Accepted Answer

A)  obesity. 
B)  hyperactivity. 
C)  excess calorie intake. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  obesity. 
B)  hyperactivity. 
C)  excess calorie intake. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Question 17

A pregnant woman needs about _____ grams of protein per day above prepregnancy needs.

Accepted Answer

A)  25 
B)  30 
C)  35 
D)  40 
A)  25 
B)  30 
C)  35 
D)  40

Question 18

Beverly consumed 1500 calories daily before she became pregnant. Approximately how many calories per day should she consume during lactation?

Accepted Answer

A)  1830 
B)  1950 
C)  2125 
D)  2250 
A)  1830 
B)  1950 
C)  2125 
D)  2250

Question 19

Malnutrition in the mother early in pregnancy affects the baby's:

Accepted Answer

A)  heart. 
B)  brain. 
C)  lungs. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  heart. 
B)  brain. 
C)  lungs. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 20

A pregnant teenager with a body mass index in the normal range is encouraged to gain _____ pounds or so.

Accepted Answer

A)  13 
B)  20 
C)  35 
D)  42 
A)  13 
B)  20 
C)  35 
D)  42

Women who have uncontrolled high blood glucose levels during pregnancy may experience complications such as:

It is desirable to begin feeding the infant iron-fortified cereals by about _____ months.

The weight that pregnant women put on is nearly all fat tissue.

The pregnant woman's greater need for folate is due to:

An adolescent has a total cholesterol level of 180 mg/dL and an LDL of 115 mg/dL. This individual's disease risk would be classified as:

The addition of foods to a baby's diet should be governed by all of the following considerations except:

Which of the following statements is true concerning iron during pregnancy?

Cindy experienced malnutrition late in her pregnancy. Which of the following organs of the infant will most likely be affected?

The effect of maternal nutritional deprivation during lactation is to:

A 5-month-old infant's nutrient intake should include:

If a woman develops preeclampsia during her pregnancy, what should her doctor tell her?

An infant's basal metabolic rate is only half that of an adult, based on body weight.

If the water supply is severely deficient in _____, both breastfed and formula-fed infants require supplementation after six months of age.

During the second trimester of pregnancy, a daily increase of _____ calories above the allowance for nonpregnant women is recommended.

Alcohol crosses the placenta and is directly toxic to the fetus.

Authorities recommend limiting sweetened soft drinks and punches in children's diets for fear that overconsumption may promote:

A pregnant woman needs about _____ grams of protein per day above prepregnancy needs.

Beverly consumed 1500 calories daily before she became pregnant. Approximately how many calories per day should she consume during lactation?

Malnutrition in the mother early in pregnancy affects the baby's:

A pregnant teenager with a body mass index in the normal range is encouraged to gain _____ pounds or so.

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Exam 13: Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Women who have uncontrolled high blood glucose levels during pregnancy may experience complications such as:

It is desirable to begin feeding the infant iron-fortified cereals by about _____ months.

The weight that pregnant women put on is nearly all fat tissue.

The pregnant woman's greater need for folate is due to:

An adolescent has a total cholesterol level of 180 mg/dL and an LDL of 115 mg/dL. This individual's disease risk would be classified as:

The addition of foods to a baby's diet should be governed by all of the following considerations except:

Which of the following statements is true concerning iron during pregnancy?

Cindy experienced malnutrition late in her pregnancy. Which of the following organs of the infant will most likely be affected?

The effect of maternal nutritional deprivation during lactation is to:

A 5-month-old infant's nutrient intake should include:

If a woman develops preeclampsia during her pregnancy, what should her doctor tell her?

An infant's basal metabolic rate is only half that of an adult, based on body weight.

If the water supply is severely deficient in _____, both breastfed and formula-fed infants require supplementation after six months of age.

During the second trimester of pregnancy, a daily increase of _____ calories above the allowance for nonpregnant women is recommended.

Alcohol crosses the placenta and is directly toxic to the fetus.

Authorities recommend limiting sweetened soft drinks and punches in children's diets for fear that overconsumption may promote:

A pregnant woman needs about _____ grams of protein per day above prepregnancy needs.

Beverly consumed 1500 calories daily before she became pregnant. Approximately how many calories per day should she consume during lactation?

Malnutrition in the mother early in pregnancy affects the baby's:

A pregnant teenager with a body mass index in the normal range is encouraged to gain _____ pounds or so.

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, Starch, Glycogen, and Fiber

The Lipids: Fats, Oils, Phospholipids, and Sterols

The Proteins and Amino Acids

The Vitamins

Water and Minerals

Energy Balance and Healthy Body Weight

Nutrients, Physical Activity, and the Bodys Responses

Diet and Health

Food Safety and Food Technology

Child, Teen, and Older Adult

Hunger and the Global Environment

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