Question 1

Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of pre-eclampsia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Swelling and weight gain 
B)  Fluid retention 
C)  Reduced blood pressure 
D)  Protein in the urine 
A)  Swelling and weight gain 
B)  Fluid retention 
C)  Reduced blood pressure 
D)  Protein in the urine C

Question 2

Alcohol or drug abuse can have devastating effects during pregnancy. The damage is more severe if the alcohol or drugs are used

Accepted Answer

A)  prior to pregnancy. 
B)  during the embryonic period. 
C)  during the fetal period. 
D)  just prior to birth. 
A)  prior to pregnancy. 
B)  during the embryonic period. 
C)  during the fetal period. 
D)  just prior to birth. B

Question 3

If a child is in the 25th percentile for weight according to the growth chart, that means that the baby

Accepted Answer

A)  weighs more than 75% of the reference population of infants. 
B)  weighs more than 25% of the reference population of infants. 
C)  weighs less than 25% of the reference population of infants. 
A)  weighs more than 75% of the reference population of infants. 
B)  weighs more than 25% of the reference population of infants. 
C)  weighs less than 25% of the reference population of infants. B

Question 4

The developmental origins of health and disease hypothesis states that

Accepted Answer

A)  optimal development during pregnancy leads to increased risk of chronic diseases later in life. 
B)  diseases that develop in the fetus will persist for the remainder of the baby's life. 
C)  diseases that develop in the fetus predispose the mother to developing chronic diseases later in life. 
D)  low-birth-weight infants may be predisposed to developing chronic diseases later in life. 
A)  optimal development during pregnancy leads to increased risk of chronic diseases later in life. 
B)  diseases that develop in the fetus will persist for the remainder of the baby's life. 
C)  diseases that develop in the fetus predispose the mother to developing chronic diseases later in life. 
D)  low-birth-weight infants may be predisposed to developing chronic diseases later in life.

Question 5

The major concern about early consumption of cow, goat, or soy milk or fruit juices during infancy is that

Accepted Answer

A)  these fluids may displace the intake of iron-containing foods or formula. 
B)  these fluids are too iron rich. 
C)  the baby may refuse breast milk or formula. 
D)  these fluids may inhibit the growth of teeth. 
A)  these fluids may displace the intake of iron-containing foods or formula. 
B)  these fluids are too iron rich. 
C)  the baby may refuse breast milk or formula. 
D)  these fluids may inhibit the growth of teeth.

Question 6

During pregnancy, the placenta is the organ that exchanges oxygen between the mother and baby.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The placenta is required for all of the following functions except:

Accepted Answer

A)  delivery of oxygen from the mother to the fetus. 
B)  delivery of nutrients from the mother to the fetus. 
C)  delivery of nutrients from the fetus to the mother 
D)  delivery of waste from the fetus to the mother. 
A)  delivery of oxygen from the mother to the fetus. 
B)  delivery of nutrients from the mother to the fetus. 
C)  delivery of nutrients from the fetus to the mother 
D)  delivery of waste from the fetus to the mother.

Question 8

Body composition changes that commonly occur in adults as they age include

Accepted Answer

A)  increases in lean mass and reductions in fat mass. 
B)  increases in fat mass and reductions in lean mass. 
C)  reductions in both fat and lean mass. 
D)  increases in both fat and lean mass. 
A)  increases in lean mass and reductions in fat mass. 
B)  increases in fat mass and reductions in lean mass. 
C)  reductions in both fat and lean mass. 
D)  increases in both fat and lean mass.

Question 9

Although both calcium and iron needs increase during childhood, there is also a recommendation that children consume no more than about 3 cups of calcium-rich cow milk each day. The explanation for this recommendation is that

Accepted Answer

A)  the calcium found in 3 cups of milk is the maximum that can be absorbed each day. 
B)  overconsumption of cow milk can displace iron-rich foods from the diet. 
C)  consumption of more than 3 cups of nutrient-dense cow milk per day might lead to calcium and iron toxicity. 
D)  more than the recommended intake could trigger a cow milk allergy, leading to calcium and iron malabsorption. 
A)  the calcium found in 3 cups of milk is the maximum that can be absorbed each day. 
B)  overconsumption of cow milk can displace iron-rich foods from the diet. 
C)  consumption of more than 3 cups of nutrient-dense cow milk per day might lead to calcium and iron toxicity. 
D)  more than the recommended intake could trigger a cow milk allergy, leading to calcium and iron malabsorption.

Question 10

The first milk produced by a lactating mother is called

Accepted Answer

A)  mature milk. 
B)  fore-milk. 
C)  hind-milk. 
D)  colostrum. 
A)  mature milk. 
B)  fore-milk. 
C)  hind-milk. 
D)  colostrum.

Question 11

Milk production in a lactating mother requires an additional _____ calories per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  0-50 
B)  50-100 
C)  150-250 
D)  400-500 
A)  0-50 
B)  50-100 
C)  150-250 
D)  400-500

Question 12

Physical complaints during pregnancy, like morning sickness, heartburn, and constipation, are related to hormonal changes in the pregnant woman.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Menopause is associated with increased bone loss.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

An elderly individual experiencing memory loss and personality changes may be exhibiting signs of

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B12 deficiency. 
B)  iron deficiency. 
C)  calcium deficiency. 
D)  zinc deficiency. 
A)  vitamin B12 deficiency. 
B)  iron deficiency. 
C)  calcium deficiency. 
D)  zinc deficiency.

Question 15

Imagine that you are 25 years old. Most people of your gender live to be 80 years old, and the oldest person of your gender lived to be 110 years old. Lifespan and life expectancy in this scenario would be _____ and _____, respectively.

Accepted Answer

A)  25, 110 
B)  110, 85 
C)  80, 55 
D)  110, 55 
A)  25, 110 
B)  110, 85 
C)  80, 55 
D)  110, 55

Question 16

Some contributors to the increases in childhood obesity include

Accepted Answer

A)  easy access to high-fat, energy-dense foods. 
B)  low activity levels 
C)  the amount of time spent watching television. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  easy access to high-fat, energy-dense foods. 
B)  low activity levels 
C)  the amount of time spent watching television. 
D)  All of the above

Question 17

Gestational length refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the time from conception to birth. 
B)  the number of weeks between the mother's last menstrual cycle and birth. 
C)  the duration of the second and third trimesters. 
D)  the length of the child at birth. 
A)  the time from conception to birth. 
B)  the number of weeks between the mother's last menstrual cycle and birth. 
C)  the duration of the second and third trimesters. 
D)  the length of the child at birth.

Question 18

Bone mass increases rapidly during adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Breastfeeding is not recommended after an infant starts eating complementary foods at six months of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When the body achieves physical maturity,

Accepted Answer

A)  growth ceases and cells immediately begin to die. 
B)  growth continues but at a much slower rate. 
C)  growth accelerates due to rapid cell turnover. 
D)  growth ceases and the body enters a maintenance phase. 
A)  growth ceases and cells immediately begin to die. 
B)  growth continues but at a much slower rate. 
C)  growth accelerates due to rapid cell turnover. 
D)  growth ceases and the body enters a maintenance phase.

Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of pre-eclampsia?

Alcohol or drug abuse can have devastating effects during pregnancy. The damage is more severe if the alcohol or drugs are used

If a child is in the 25th percentile for weight according to the growth chart, that means that the baby

The developmental origins of health and disease hypothesis states that

The major concern about early consumption of cow, goat, or soy milk or fruit juices during infancy is that

During pregnancy, the placenta is the organ that exchanges oxygen between the mother and baby.

The placenta is required for all of the following functions except:

Body composition changes that commonly occur in adults as they age include

Although both calcium and iron needs increase during childhood, there is also a recommendation that children consume no more than about 3 cups of calcium-rich cow milk each day. The explanation for this recommendation is that

The first milk produced by a lactating mother is called

Milk production in a lactating mother requires an additional _____ calories per day.

Physical complaints during pregnancy, like morning sickness, heartburn, and constipation, are related to hormonal changes in the pregnant woman.

Menopause is associated with increased bone loss.

An elderly individual experiencing memory loss and personality changes may be exhibiting signs of

Imagine that you are 25 years old. Most people of your gender live to be 80 years old, and the oldest person of your gender lived to be 110 years old. Lifespan and life expectancy in this scenario would be _ and _, respectively.

Some contributors to the increases in childhood obesity include

Gestational length refers to

Bone mass increases rapidly during adolescence.

Breastfeeding is not recommended after an infant starts eating complementary foods at six months of age.

When the body achieves physical maturity,

Why Does Nutrition Matter

Choosing Foods Wisely

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Disordered Eating

Alcohol, Health, and Disease

Keeping Food Safe

Food Security, Hunger, and Malnutrition

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Exam 10: Life Cycle Nutrition

Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of pre-eclampsia?

Alcohol or drug abuse can have devastating effects during pregnancy. The damage is more severe if the alcohol or drugs are used

If a child is in the 25th percentile for weight according to the growth chart, that means that the baby

The developmental origins of health and disease hypothesis states that

The major concern about early consumption of cow, goat, or soy milk or fruit juices during infancy is that

During pregnancy, the placenta is the organ that exchanges oxygen between the mother and baby.

The placenta is required for all of the following functions except:

Body composition changes that commonly occur in adults as they age include

Although both calcium and iron needs increase during childhood, there is also a recommendation that children consume no more than about 3 cups of calcium-rich cow milk each day. The explanation for this recommendation is that

The first milk produced by a lactating mother is called

Milk production in a lactating mother requires an additional _____ calories per day.

Physical complaints during pregnancy, like morning sickness, heartburn, and constipation, are related to hormonal changes in the pregnant woman.

Menopause is associated with increased bone loss.

An elderly individual experiencing memory loss and personality changes may be exhibiting signs of

Imagine that you are 25 years old. Most people of your gender live to be 80 years old, and the oldest person of your gender lived to be 110 years old. Lifespan and life expectancy in this scenario would be _____ and _____, respectively.

Some contributors to the increases in childhood obesity include

Gestational length refers to

Bone mass increases rapidly during adolescence.

Breastfeeding is not recommended after an infant starts eating complementary foods at six months of age.

When the body achieves physical maturity,

Why Does Nutrition Matter

Choosing Foods Wisely

Body Basics

Carbohydrates

Protein

Lipids

The Vitamins

Water and the Minerals

Energy Balance and Body Weight Regulation

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Disordered Eating

Alcohol, Health, and Disease

Keeping Food Safe

Food Security, Hunger, and Malnutrition

Filters

Imagine that you are 25 years old. Most people of your gender live to be 80 years old, and the oldest person of your gender lived to be 110 years old. Lifespan and life expectancy in this scenario would be _ and _, respectively.