Question 1

Most standard infant formulas are fortified with:

Accepted Answer

A) DHA and arachidonic acid. 
B) DHA and linoleic acid. 
C) linolenic and linoleic acid. 
D) DHA and EPA. 
A) DHA and arachidonic acid. 
B) DHA and linoleic acid. 
C) linolenic and linoleic acid. 
D) DHA and EPA.

Question 2

All of the following are considerations in deciding when to add solid foods to the diet of an infant except:

Accepted Answer

A) the infant's nutrient needs. 
B) the infant's physical readiness to handle different forms of food. 
C) the need to detect and control allergic reactions. 
D) the type of milk the infant is consuming. 
A) the infant's nutrient needs. 
B) the infant's physical readiness to handle different forms of food. 
C) the need to detect and control allergic reactions. 
D) the type of milk the infant is consuming.

Question 3

In the United States, about _____ of infants are still breastfeeding at one year of age.

Accepted Answer

A) 10% 
B) 20% 
C) 35% 
D) 60% 
A) 10% 
B) 20% 
C) 35% 
D) 60%

Question 4

Jane does not eat many fruits and vegetables and she dislikes dairy products.To increase her folate and calcium intakes, you would recommend that she consume plenty of:

Accepted Answer

A) yogurt. 
B) calcium-fortified orange juice. 
C) cheese. 
D) enriched grains.
Use the following menu to answer question 18.
Menu for a Pregnant Woman
Breakfast
2 scrambled eggs
1 whole-wheat English muffin
1 cup orange juice
Lunch
2 pieces (4 oz.) fried chicken
2 wheat rolls w/butter
1/2 cup mashed potatoes and gravy
Iced tea
Dinner
3 oz.pork chop
1 ear corn on the cob
Lettuce & tomato salad w/2 tbsp.dressing
2 cups low-fat milk 
A) yogurt. 
B) calcium-fortified orange juice. 
C) cheese. 
D) enriched grains.
Use the following menu to answer question 18.
Menu for a Pregnant Woman
Breakfast
2 scrambled eggs
1 whole-wheat English muffin
1 cup orange juice
Lunch
2 pieces (4 oz.) fried chicken
2 wheat rolls w/butter
1/2 cup mashed potatoes and gravy
Iced tea
Dinner
3 oz.pork chop
1 ear corn on the cob
Lettuce & tomato salad w/2 tbsp.dressing
2 cups low-fat milk

Question 5

The warning signs of preeclampsia include:

Accepted Answer

A) low blood iron, high blood glucose, and ketones in the urine. 
B) high blood glucose, glucose in the urine, and agitation 
C) hypertension, edema, and protein in the urine 
D) high blood glucose, ketones in the urine, and glucose in the urine 
A) low blood iron, high blood glucose, and ketones in the urine. 
B) high blood glucose, glucose in the urine, and agitation 
C) hypertension, edema, and protein in the urine 
D) high blood glucose, ketones in the urine, and glucose in the urine

Question 6

An obese women should gain _____ pounds during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) 5-7 
B) 11-20 
C) 17-24 
D) 25-35 
A) 5-7 
B) 11-20 
C) 17-24 
D) 25-35

Question 7

A lactating mother should avoid all types of oral contraceptives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics support exclusive breastfeeding until an infant is _____ months old.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 6 
C) 9 
D) 12 
A) 3 
B) 6 
C) 9 
D) 12

Question 9

Breast milk or infant formula normally provides enough water to replace fluid losses in healthy infants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The social worker at the prenatal clinic determines that Deborah is eligible for WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children).This program provides:

Accepted Answer

A) nutrition counseling. 
B) vouchers redeemable for nutritious foods. 
C) referrals to health and social services. 
D) all of the above 
A) nutrition counseling. 
B) vouchers redeemable for nutritious foods. 
C) referrals to health and social services. 
D) all of the above

Question 11

Excessive consumption of fruit juice in infants and young children can lead to all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) diarrhea. 
B) excessive kcal intake. 
C) poor intake of food. 
D) toxicity of the water-soluble vitamins. 
A) diarrhea. 
B) excessive kcal intake. 
C) poor intake of food. 
D) toxicity of the water-soluble vitamins.

Question 12

Carrie's infant can be expected to need about how many feedings per 24-hour period during the first month or so?

Accepted Answer

A) 5-7 
B) 8-12 
C) 15-18 
D) 8-24 
A) 5-7 
B) 8-12 
C) 15-18 
D) 8-24

Question 13

The RDA for protein during pregnancy is an additional _____ grams per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 20 
D) 25 
A) 10 
B) 15 
C) 20 
D) 25

Question 14

What can maternity facilities do to encourage women to breastfeed their infants?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What can maternity facilities do to encourage...

Question 15

A good age to introduce solid foods to infants is:

Accepted Answer

A) one to two weeks. 
B) two to three months. 
C) four to six months. 
D) one year. 
E) two years. 
A) one to two weeks. 
B) two to three months. 
C) four to six months. 
D) one year. 
E) two years.

Question 16

During what period are kcalorie needs per unit of body weight the highest?

Accepted Answer

A) infancy 
B) toddler years 
C) childhood 
D) adolescence 
A) infancy 
B) toddler years 
C) childhood 
D) adolescence

Question 17

The requirement for folate during pregnancy increases from 400 micrograms per day to _____ micrograms per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 450 
B) 500 
C) 600 
D) 800 
A) 450 
B) 500 
C) 600 
D) 800

Question 18

Which of the following is considered a risk of formula feeding an infant?

Accepted Answer

A) The infant may not receive all of the nutrients he/she needs. 
B) Formula may be incorrectly prepared and cause malnutrition and growth failure. 
C) Parents may not be aware that some formulas do not meet FDA requirements. 
D) Many infants are allergic to formula. 
A) The infant may not receive all of the nutrients he/she needs. 
B) Formula may be incorrectly prepared and cause malnutrition and growth failure. 
C) Parents may not be aware that some formulas do not meet FDA requirements. 
D) Many infants are allergic to formula.

Question 19

To successfully breastfeed her infant, the mother should do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) push the infant's face toward her nipple. 
B) learn how to relax and position herself comfortably. 
C) touch the infant's cheek to her nipple. 
D) slip a finger between the infant's mouth and her breast to break suction. 
A) push the infant's face toward her nipple. 
B) learn how to relax and position herself comfortably. 
C) touch the infant's cheek to her nipple. 
D) slip a finger between the infant's mouth and her breast to break suction.

Question 20

Deborah receives a brochure about nutrition during her first prenatal clinic appointment.It correctly states that _____ typifies a balanced diet recommended during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) "eating for two" 
B) "eating sufficient amounts of nutrient-dense foods from the five food groups" 
C) "eating as tolerated and taking a prenatal dietary supplement to make up for gaps in food intake" 
D) "eating an additional 340 kcalories daily during the second trimester and an extra 450 kcalories each day during the third trimester" 
E) "eating sufficient quantities of foods rich in folate" 
A) "eating for two" 
B) "eating sufficient amounts of nutrient-dense foods from the five food groups" 
C) "eating as tolerated and taking a prenatal dietary supplement to make up for gaps in food intake" 
D) "eating an additional 340 kcalories daily during the second trimester and an extra 450 kcalories each day during the third trimester" 
E) "eating sufficient quantities of foods rich in folate"

Exam 10: Nutrition Through the Life Span: Pregnancy and Infancy

Most standard infant formulas are fortified with:

All of the following are considerations in deciding when to add solid foods to the diet of an infant except:

In the United States, about _____ of infants are still breastfeeding at one year of age.

Jane does not eat many fruits and vegetables and she dislikes dairy products.To increase her folate and calcium intakes, you would recommend that she consume plenty of:

The warning signs of preeclampsia include:

An obese women should gain _____ pounds during pregnancy.

A lactating mother should avoid all types of oral contraceptives.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics support exclusive breastfeeding until an infant is _____ months old.

Breast milk or infant formula normally provides enough water to replace fluid losses in healthy infants.

The social worker at the prenatal clinic determines that Deborah is eligible for WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children).This program provides:

Excessive consumption of fruit juice in infants and young children can lead to all of the following except:

Carrie's infant can be expected to need about how many feedings per 24-hour period during the first month or so?

The RDA for protein during pregnancy is an additional _____ grams per day.

What can maternity facilities do to encourage women to breastfeed their infants?

A good age to introduce solid foods to infants is:

During what period are kcalorie needs per unit of body weight the highest?

The requirement for folate during pregnancy increases from 400 micrograms per day to _____ micrograms per day.

Which of the following is considered a risk of formula feeding an infant?

To successfully breastfeed her infant, the mother should do all of the following except:

Deborah receives a brochure about nutrition during her first prenatal clinic appointment.It correctly states that _____ typifies a balanced diet recommended during pregnancy.

Overview of Nutrition and Health

Digestion and Absorption

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Protein

Energy Balance and Body Composition

Weight Management

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Span: Later Adulthood

Nutrition Care and Assessment

Nutrition Intervention and Diet-Drug Interactions

Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Support

Nutrition in Metabolic and Respiratory Stress

Nutrition and Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Lower Gastrointestinal Disorders

Nutrition and Liver Diseases

Nutrition and Diabetes Mellitus

Nutrition and Disorders of the Heart and Blood Vessels

Nutrition and Renal Diseases

Nutrition, Cancer, and Hiv Infection

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