Question 1

Breast milk offers the following protection against infections and allergies:

Accepted Answer

A)  breast milk prevents transfer of HIV from a mother with AIDS to her infant. 
B)  breast milk has high levels of iron to help grow intestinal bacteria. 
C)  breast milk contains no lactose, which some infants have an intolerance to. 
D)  breast milk contains antibodies against microbes in the mother's environment. 
A)  breast milk prevents transfer of HIV from a mother with AIDS to her infant. 
B)  breast milk has high levels of iron to help grow intestinal bacteria. 
C)  breast milk contains no lactose, which some infants have an intolerance to. 
D)  breast milk contains antibodies against microbes in the mother's environment.

Question 2

The stage of human gestation from eight weeks after conception until birth of an infant is called a(an):

Accepted Answer

A)  embryo. 
B)  zygote. 
C)  fetus. 
D)  ovum. 
A)  embryo. 
B)  zygote. 
C)  fetus. 
D)  ovum.

Question 3

The development of fetal alcohol syndrome in infants is related to alcohol intake by a woman during her pregnancy. How does this syndrome affect the infant?

Accepted Answer

A)  The most severe impact happens during the first two months of pregnancy. 
B)  Damage to the fetus can be reversed if alcohol intake stops during pregnancy. 
C)  Children will grow out of the symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome as they get older. 
D)  This type of birth defect is very rare so it doesn't affect very many children. 
A)  The most severe impact happens during the first two months of pregnancy. 
B)  Damage to the fetus can be reversed if alcohol intake stops during pregnancy. 
C)  Children will grow out of the symptoms of fetal alcohol syndrome as they get older. 
D)  This type of birth defect is very rare so it doesn't affect very many children.

Question 4

To prevent heartburn during pregnancy you would recommend:

Accepted Answer

A)  eating less frequently. 
B)  relaxing and eating slowly. 
C)  avoiding greasy and spicy foods. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  eating less frequently. 
B)  relaxing and eating slowly. 
C)  avoiding greasy and spicy foods. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 5

Which of the following determines whether the mother is able to grow a healthy placenta?

Accepted Answer

A)  the mother's prepregnancy nutrition 
B)  the mother's prepregnancy weight 
C)  whether or not the mother receives vitamin supplementation 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  the mother's prepregnancy nutrition 
B)  the mother's prepregnancy weight 
C)  whether or not the mother receives vitamin supplementation 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 6

A woman who craves nonnutritious substances during pregnancy:

Accepted Answer

A)  may do so for cultural reasons. 
B)  is experiencing pica. 
C)  is experiencing an adaptive behavior. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  may do so for cultural reasons. 
B)  is experiencing pica. 
C)  is experiencing an adaptive behavior. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 7

Which of the following is characteristic of colostrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contains antibodies from the mother's blood. 
B)  It contains white cells from the mother's blood. 
C)  It may transmit a bacterial infection to the infant if the mother has one. 
D)  a and c 
E)  a and b 
A)  It contains antibodies from the mother's blood. 
B)  It contains white cells from the mother's blood. 
C)  It may transmit a bacterial infection to the infant if the mother has one. 
D)  a and c 
E)  a and b

Question 8

Is a 10-year-old girl who has become very overweight during the past two years at risk for developing chronic diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fatty streaks do not form in coronary arteries until adulthood. 
B)  She is at risk of developing type 2 diabetes because of weight gain. 
C)  Her blood cholesterol levels are not affected by weight gain until adulthood. 
D)  Children's activity level is high enough to prevent hypertension. 
A)  Fatty streaks do not form in coronary arteries until adulthood. 
B)  She is at risk of developing type 2 diabetes because of weight gain. 
C)  Her blood cholesterol levels are not affected by weight gain until adulthood. 
D)  Children's activity level is high enough to prevent hypertension.

Question 9

All pregnant women should be assessed for glucose tolerance during one of their prenatal examinations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is not one of the key elements to help identify women with preeclampsia?

Accepted Answer

A)  edema 
B)  hypertension 
C)  convulsions 
D)  protein in the urine 
A)  edema 
B)  hypertension 
C)  convulsions 
D)  protein in the urine

Question 11

An initial goal for management of overweight and obesity in children is to encourage moderate weight loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following nutrients is related to the prevention of neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B6 
B)  vitamin B12 
C)  folate 
D)  zinc 
A)  vitamin B6 
B)  vitamin B12 
C)  folate 
D)  zinc

Question 13

Why do many pediatricians advise continued use of infant formula and not cow's milk throughout the first year of life?

Accepted Answer

Many pediatricians advise continued use

Question 14

Why is the risk of dehydration higher for infants than for adults?

Accepted Answer

Infants are at a higher risk of dehydrat

Question 15

A low-birthweight baby is defined as one who weighs less than 5 1/2 pounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The two weeks following fertilization are considered to be a critical period developmentally for the zygote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

To obtain the folate that can reduce the risk of neural tube defects, a woman who is capable of becoming pregnant should:

Accepted Answer

A)  eat folate-fortified foods. 
B)  take a daily supplement containing 800 micrograms of folic acid. 
C)  eat folate-rich foods. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  eat folate-fortified foods. 
B)  take a daily supplement containing 800 micrograms of folic acid. 
C)  eat folate-rich foods. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Question 18

Fortified food sources of folate include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  pasta. 
B)  bread. 
C)  bagels. 
D)  orange juice. 
A)  pasta. 
B)  bread. 
C)  bagels. 
D)  orange juice.

Question 19

Should all pregnant women take prenatal supplements of vitamins and minerals?

Accepted Answer

A)  no, because they can lead to toxic levels of stored vitamins in some women 
B)  yes, because they will provide the additional energy needed during pregnancy 
C)  no, because they may get stomach upset and not be able to eat their foods 
D)  yes, because they contain the increased nutrient amounts needed during pregnancy 
A)  no, because they can lead to toxic levels of stored vitamins in some women 
B)  yes, because they will provide the additional energy needed during pregnancy 
C)  no, because they may get stomach upset and not be able to eat their foods 
D)  yes, because they contain the increased nutrient amounts needed during pregnancy

Question 20

At eight weeks of development, the fetus is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  a beating heart. 
B)  fully formed facial features. 
C)  a fully formed digestive system. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c 
A)  a beating heart. 
B)  fully formed facial features. 
C)  a fully formed digestive system. 
D)  a and b 
E)  a and c

Breast milk offers the following protection against infections and allergies:

The stage of human gestation from eight weeks after conception until birth of an infant is called a(an):

The development of fetal alcohol syndrome in infants is related to alcohol intake by a woman during her pregnancy. How does this syndrome affect the infant?

To prevent heartburn during pregnancy you would recommend:

Which of the following determines whether the mother is able to grow a healthy placenta?

A woman who craves nonnutritious substances during pregnancy:

Which of the following is characteristic of colostrum?

Is a 10-year-old girl who has become very overweight during the past two years at risk for developing chronic diseases?

All pregnant women should be assessed for glucose tolerance during one of their prenatal examinations.

Which of the following is not one of the key elements to help identify women with preeclampsia?

An initial goal for management of overweight and obesity in children is to encourage moderate weight loss.

Which of the following nutrients is related to the prevention of neural tube defects?

Why do many pediatricians advise continued use of infant formula and not cow's milk throughout the first year of life?

Why is the risk of dehydration higher for infants than for adults?

A low-birthweight baby is defined as one who weighs less than 5 ¹/₂ pounds.

The two weeks following fertilization are considered to be a critical period developmentally for the zygote.

To obtain the folate that can reduce the risk of neural tube defects, a woman who is capable of becoming pregnant should:

Fortified food sources of folate include all of the following except:

Should all pregnant women take prenatal supplements of vitamins and minerals?

At eight weeks of development, the fetus is characterized by:

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Breast milk offers the following protection against infections and allergies:

The stage of human gestation from eight weeks after conception until birth of an infant is called a(an):

The development of fetal alcohol syndrome in infants is related to alcohol intake by a woman during her pregnancy. How does this syndrome affect the infant?

To prevent heartburn during pregnancy you would recommend:

Which of the following determines whether the mother is able to grow a healthy placenta?

A woman who craves nonnutritious substances during pregnancy:

Which of the following is characteristic of colostrum?

Is a 10-year-old girl who has become very overweight during the past two years at risk for developing chronic diseases?

All pregnant women should be assessed for glucose tolerance during one of their prenatal examinations.

Which of the following is not one of the key elements to help identify women with preeclampsia?

An initial goal for management of overweight and obesity in children is to encourage moderate weight loss.

Which of the following nutrients is related to the prevention of neural tube defects?

Why do many pediatricians advise continued use of infant formula and not cow's milk throughout the first year of life?

Why is the risk of dehydration higher for infants than for adults?

A low-birthweight baby is defined as one who weighs less than 5 1/2 pounds.

The two weeks following fertilization are considered to be a critical period developmentally for the zygote.

To obtain the folate that can reduce the risk of neural tube defects, a woman who is capable of becoming pregnant should:

Fortified food sources of folate include all of the following except:

Should all pregnant women take prenatal supplements of vitamins and minerals?

At eight weeks of development, the fetus is characterized by:

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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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A low-birthweight baby is defined as one who weighs less than 5 ¹/₂ pounds.