Question 1

Discuss practices which should be avoided during pregnancy, including the rationale.

Accepted Answer

During pregnancy, there are several prac

Question 2

Describe the research findings on the relationship between breastfeeding and an infant's infection risk.

Accepted Answer

Several research studies have found a st

Question 3

Susie is a pregnant vegetarian who does not consume meat, fish, poultry, or animal products such as dairy foods or eggs. Susie would be at risk for developing a deficiency of:

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C. 
B)  folate. 
C)  magnesium. 
D)  vitamin B12. 
A)  vitamin C. 
B)  folate. 
C)  magnesium. 
D)  vitamin B12.

Question 4

An estimated 85% of children with type 2 diabetes are:

Accepted Answer

A)  physically inactive. 
B)  obese. 
C)  hypertensive. 
D)  Asian. 
A)  physically inactive. 
B)  obese. 
C)  hypertensive. 
D)  Asian.

Question 5

A nonpregnant woman requires 1600 calories per day to maintain her desirable body weight. How many calories per day would she need if she were in the third trimester of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  1900 
B)  1940 
C)  2050 
D)  2125 
A)  1900 
B)  1940 
C)  2050 
D)  2125

Question 6

When may the use of commercial formula for feeding an infant be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  when the mother wants to sleep through the night 
B)  when the mother wants to be certain the infant is receiving all necessary nutrients 
C)  when a premature infant has special medical needs 
D)  when the water source for the mother is contaminated 
A)  when the mother wants to sleep through the night 
B)  when the mother wants to be certain the infant is receiving all necessary nutrients 
C)  when a premature infant has special medical needs 
D)  when the water source for the mother is contaminated

Question 7

A 17-year-old girl still in high school has just become pregnant. What advice should she be given about her nutrient intake during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  She needs to control her calorie intake so she doesn't gain very much weight. 
B)  She needs to take a prenatal vitamin supplement to be certain she is getting enough folate. 
C)  She should reduce her exercise level because it will burn too many calories. 
D)  She should take herbal products instead of nausea medicines for morning sickness. 
A)  She needs to control her calorie intake so she doesn't gain very much weight. 
B)  She needs to take a prenatal vitamin supplement to be certain she is getting enough folate. 
C)  She should reduce her exercise level because it will burn too many calories. 
D)  She should take herbal products instead of nausea medicines for morning sickness.

Question 8

All pregnant women need generous amounts of _____ to spare their protein and to provide energy.

Accepted Answer

A)  carbohydrate 
B)  fat 
C)  protein 
D)  calories 
A)  carbohydrate 
B)  fat 
C)  protein 
D)  calories

Question 9

The DRI recommendation for calcium intake is higher for pregnant than non-pregnant women in the same age group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

By adolescence, fatty streaks have formed in most children's coronary arteries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is appropriate for children who are found to have high blood lipids?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduction in saturated fat and trans fat 
B)  age-appropriate intake of calories 
C)  reduction in sodium 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  reduction in saturated fat and trans fat 
B)  age-appropriate intake of calories 
C)  reduction in sodium 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 12

The FDA and EPA advise pregnant women to limit seafood consumption to 3 ounces a week of a variety of safer fish and shellfish such as canned light tuna, salmon, and shrimp.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A pregnancy weight gain of _____ pounds is recommended for women who are at their appropriate weights.

Accepted Answer

A)  13 
B)  15-25 
C)  25-35 
D)  28-40 
A)  13 
B)  15-25 
C)  25-35 
D)  28-40

Question 14

Which of the following is among the minerals that are in great demand during pregnancy because they are involved in building the skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)  phosphorus 
B)  magnesium 
C)  zinc 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  phosphorus 
B)  magnesium 
C)  zinc 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 15

Which of the following would be the most appropriate family involvement with a child who is overweight?

Accepted Answer

A)  have separate meals and snacks for the child 
B)  encourage family outdoor activities together 
C)  save favorite high-calorie snacks for rewards 
D)  allow the child to eat separately from siblings 
A)  have separate meals and snacks for the child 
B)  encourage family outdoor activities together 
C)  save favorite high-calorie snacks for rewards 
D)  allow the child to eat separately from siblings

Question 16

Lucy should offer her son _____ cow's milk when he is 1 year old, and _____ milk after he turns 2 years old.

Accepted Answer

A)  no; whole 
B)  low-fat; nonfat 
C)  whole; whole 
D)  nonfat; less
Controversy 13 Multiple-Choice Items 
A)  no; whole 
B)  low-fat; nonfat 
C)  whole; whole 
D)  nonfat; less
Controversy 13 Multiple-Choice Items

Question 17

All of the following are recommended for vegetarian women who are pregnant except:

Accepted Answer

A)  legumes. 
B)  tofu. 
C)  whole grains. 
D)  protein supplements. 
A)  legumes. 
B)  tofu. 
C)  whole grains. 
D)  protein supplements.

Question 18

Which of the following is the major factor in low birthweight?

Accepted Answer

A)  heredity 
B)  smoking 
C)  drug use during pregnancy 
D)  poor nutrition 
A)  heredity 
B)  smoking 
C)  drug use during pregnancy 
D)  poor nutrition

Question 19

What are the characteristics of children most likely to develop type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the characteristics of children most...

Question 20

A low-birthweight baby is nearly 40 times more likely to die in the first year of life than is a normal-weight baby.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Discuss practices which should be avoided during pregnancy, including the rationale.

Describe the research findings on the relationship between breastfeeding and an infant's infection risk.

Susie is a pregnant vegetarian who does not consume meat, fish, poultry, or animal products such as dairy foods or eggs. Susie would be at risk for developing a deficiency of:

An estimated 85% of children with type 2 diabetes are:

A nonpregnant woman requires 1600 calories per day to maintain her desirable body weight. How many calories per day would she need if she were in the third trimester of pregnancy?

When may the use of commercial formula for feeding an infant be appropriate?

A 17-year-old girl still in high school has just become pregnant. What advice should she be given about her nutrient intake during pregnancy?

All pregnant women need generous amounts of _____ to spare their protein and to provide energy.

The DRI recommendation for calcium intake is higher for pregnant than non-pregnant women in the same age group.

By adolescence, fatty streaks have formed in most children's coronary arteries.

Which of the following is appropriate for children who are found to have high blood lipids?

The FDA and EPA advise pregnant women to limit seafood consumption to 3 ounces a week of a variety of safer fish and shellfish such as canned light tuna, salmon, and shrimp.

A pregnancy weight gain of _____ pounds is recommended for women who are at their appropriate weights.

Which of the following is among the minerals that are in great demand during pregnancy because they are involved in building the skeleton?

Which of the following would be the most appropriate family involvement with a child who is overweight?

Lucy should offer her son _ cow's milk when he is 1 year old, and _ milk after he turns 2 years old.

All of the following are recommended for vegetarian women who are pregnant except:

Which of the following is the major factor in low birthweight?

What are the characteristics of children most likely to develop type 2 diabetes?

A low-birthweight baby is nearly 40 times more likely to die in the first year of life than is a normal-weight baby.

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Exam 13: Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Discuss practices which should be avoided during pregnancy, including the rationale.

Describe the research findings on the relationship between breastfeeding and an infant's infection risk.

Susie is a pregnant vegetarian who does not consume meat, fish, poultry, or animal products such as dairy foods or eggs. Susie would be at risk for developing a deficiency of:

An estimated 85% of children with type 2 diabetes are:

A nonpregnant woman requires 1600 calories per day to maintain her desirable body weight. How many calories per day would she need if she were in the third trimester of pregnancy?

When may the use of commercial formula for feeding an infant be appropriate?

A 17-year-old girl still in high school has just become pregnant. What advice should she be given about her nutrient intake during pregnancy?

All pregnant women need generous amounts of _____ to spare their protein and to provide energy.

The DRI recommendation for calcium intake is higher for pregnant than non-pregnant women in the same age group.

By adolescence, fatty streaks have formed in most children's coronary arteries.

Which of the following is appropriate for children who are found to have high blood lipids?

The FDA and EPA advise pregnant women to limit seafood consumption to 3 ounces a week of a variety of safer fish and shellfish such as canned light tuna, salmon, and shrimp.

A pregnancy weight gain of _____ pounds is recommended for women who are at their appropriate weights.

Which of the following is among the minerals that are in great demand during pregnancy because they are involved in building the skeleton?

Which of the following would be the most appropriate family involvement with a child who is overweight?

Lucy should offer her son _____ cow's milk when he is 1 year old, and _____ milk after he turns 2 years old.

All of the following are recommended for vegetarian women who are pregnant except:

Which of the following is the major factor in low birthweight?

What are the characteristics of children most likely to develop type 2 diabetes?

A low-birthweight baby is nearly 40 times more likely to die in the first year of life than is a normal-weight baby.

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

Filters

Lucy should offer her son _ cow's milk when he is 1 year old, and _ milk after he turns 2 years old.