Question 1

To ensure sound nutrition, the mother's diet during pregnancy should include:

Accepted Answer

A) twice as many kcalories to spare protein for tissue synthesis. 
B) an additional 25 grams of protein each day. 
C) enough salt to promote edema. 
D) vitamin and mineral supplements, instead of food, to prevent weight gain. 
A) twice as many kcalories to spare protein for tissue synthesis. 
B) an additional 25 grams of protein each day. 
C) enough salt to promote edema. 
D) vitamin and mineral supplements, instead of food, to prevent weight gain.

Question 2

A pregnant woman's daily energy needs increase by _____ kcalories in the first trimester, ____ kcalories in the second trimester, and _____ kcalories in the third trimester.

Accepted Answer

A) 0, 340, 450 
B) 100, 300, 500 
C) 50, 140, 250 
D) 0, 300, 600 
A) 0, 340, 450 
B) 100, 300, 500 
C) 50, 140, 250 
D) 0, 300, 600

Question 3

All of the following are likely complications that obese pregnant women may face except:

Accepted Answer

A) premature delivery. 
B) a larger-than-normal baby. 
C) complications during delivery. 
D) a low-birthweight baby. 
A) premature delivery. 
B) a larger-than-normal baby. 
C) complications during delivery. 
D) a low-birthweight baby.

Question 4

Describe the energy, carbohydrate, and protein needs of a pregnant woman.

Accepted Answer

During pregnancy, a woman's energy needs

Question 5

During pregnancy, physicians often recommend _____ for healthy-weight women.

Accepted Answer

A) multivitamin and mineral supplements and weight gain of about 25-35 pounds 
B) no vitamin or mineral supplements and weight gain of at least 30 pounds 
C) vitamin C supplements and weight gain of about 20 pounds 
D) multivitamin and mineral supplements and weight gain of no more than 20 pounds 
A) multivitamin and mineral supplements and weight gain of about 25-35 pounds 
B) no vitamin or mineral supplements and weight gain of at least 30 pounds 
C) vitamin C supplements and weight gain of about 20 pounds 
D) multivitamin and mineral supplements and weight gain of no more than 20 pounds

Question 6

With the possible exception of _____, the vitamin content of the breast milk of a well-nourished mother is ample.

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin C 
B) vitamin D 
C) thiamin 
D) zinc 
A) vitamin C 
B) vitamin D 
C) thiamin 
D) zinc

Question 7

Characteristics of breast milk include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) ample vitamin content. 
B) high in sodium. 
C) adequate in zinc. 
D) highly absorbable iron content. 
A) ample vitamin content. 
B) high in sodium. 
C) adequate in zinc. 
D) highly absorbable iron content.

Question 8

The effects of malnutrition during critical periods in pregnancy:

Accepted Answer

A) can be offset by vitamin and mineral supplementation. 
B) are irreversible. 
C) can be remedied later in pregnancy with a nutritious diet. 
D) are not significant. 
A) can be offset by vitamin and mineral supplementation. 
B) are irreversible. 
C) can be remedied later in pregnancy with a nutritious diet. 
D) are not significant.

Question 9

Milk is forced to the front of the breast when an infant begins to nurse.This is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) rooting reflex. 
B) initial force. 
C) infant grasp. 
D) letdown reflex. 
A) rooting reflex. 
B) initial force. 
C) infant grasp. 
D) letdown reflex.

Question 10

During pregnancy, food energy needs increase less than nutrient needs.To achieve this balance, food selection should include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) foods of high nutrient density. 
B) vitamin A supplements. 
C) nonfat milk and lean protein sources. 
D) increased portions of vitamin C-rich foods. 
A) foods of high nutrient density. 
B) vitamin A supplements. 
C) nonfat milk and lean protein sources. 
D) increased portions of vitamin C-rich foods.

Question 11

Which of the following changes would most improve the adequacy of this menu?

Accepted Answer

A) including more meat and milk and reducing the amount of grains 
B) including more milk, fruits, and vegetables, especially brightly colored 
C) including more meat, milk, fruits and vegetables 
D) including more fruits and vegetables and reducing the amount of grains 
E) including more milk and fruits and reducing the amount of grains 
A) including more meat and milk and reducing the amount of grains 
B) including more milk, fruits, and vegetables, especially brightly colored 
C) including more meat, milk, fruits and vegetables 
D) including more fruits and vegetables and reducing the amount of grains 
E) including more milk and fruits and reducing the amount of grains

Question 12

Increasing maternal fluid intake does not increase breast milk volume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If Deborah's prenatal vitamin-mineral supplement provides _____ milligrams of iron, it is adequately meeting her pregnancy RDA.

Accepted Answer

A) 8 
B) 18 
C) 27 
D) 40 
A) 8 
B) 18 
C) 27 
D) 40

Question 14

Describe the effects of smoking, alcohol consumption, and excessive caffeine consumption on the growth and development of the fetus.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The two nutrients needed early by infants and provided by the introduction of solid foods are:

Accepted Answer

A) protein and calcium. 
B) iron and vitamin C. 
C) sodium and fat. 
D) vitamin D and fluoride. 
A) protein and calcium. 
B) iron and vitamin C. 
C) sodium and fat. 
D) vitamin D and fluoride.

Question 16

An infant weighing 7 pounds at birth would normally weigh about _____ pounds at five months of age.

Accepted Answer

A) 8 
B) 14 
C) 21 
D) 28 
A) 8 
B) 14 
C) 21 
D) 28

Question 17

Discuss the potential health problems of a low-birthweight infant.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

The most common cause of maternal mortality in developed countries is:

Accepted Answer

A) hypertension. 
B) eclampsia. 
C) gestational diabetes. 
D) preeclampsia. 
A) hypertension. 
B) eclampsia. 
C) gestational diabetes. 
D) preeclampsia.

Question 19

Because of the dangers of obesity, an overweight woman should try to gain little or no weight during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

An increased requirement for _____ during pregnancy is related to their roles in the synthesis of red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) calcium and vitamin K 
B) vitamin E and vitamin C 
C) folate and vitamin B12 
D) protein and calcium 
A) calcium and vitamin K 
B) vitamin E and vitamin C 
C) folate and vitamin B12 
D) protein and calcium

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

To ensure sound nutrition, the mother's diet during pregnancy should include:

A pregnant woman's daily energy needs increase by _____ kcalories in the first trimester, ____ kcalories in the second trimester, and _____ kcalories in the third trimester.

All of the following are likely complications that obese pregnant women may face except:

Describe the energy, carbohydrate, and protein needs of a pregnant woman.

During pregnancy, physicians often recommend _____ for healthy-weight women.

With the possible exception of _____, the vitamin content of the breast milk of a well-nourished mother is ample.

Characteristics of breast milk include all of the following except:

The effects of malnutrition during critical periods in pregnancy:

Milk is forced to the front of the breast when an infant begins to nurse.This is called the:

During pregnancy, food energy needs increase less than nutrient needs.To achieve this balance, food selection should include all of the following except:

Which of the following changes would most improve the adequacy of this menu?

Increasing maternal fluid intake does not increase breast milk volume.

If Deborah's prenatal vitamin-mineral supplement provides _____ milligrams of iron, it is adequately meeting her pregnancy RDA.

Describe the effects of smoking, alcohol consumption, and excessive caffeine consumption on the growth and development of the fetus.

The two nutrients needed early by infants and provided by the introduction of solid foods are:

An infant weighing 7 pounds at birth would normally weigh about _____ pounds at five months of age.

Discuss the potential health problems of a low-birthweight infant.

The most common cause of maternal mortality in developed countries is:

Because of the dangers of obesity, an overweight woman should try to gain little or no weight during pregnancy.

An increased requirement for _____ during pregnancy is related to their roles in the synthesis of red blood cells.

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

Filters

A pregnant woman's daily energy needs increase by _ kcalories in the first trimester, kcalories in the second trimester, and _ kcalories in the third trimester.