Question 1

Cow's milk is recommended for infants starting at six months of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The reason(s) that recommendations for calcium intake do not change for the mother during pregnancy is (are)

Accepted Answer

A)  that although the mother excretes more calcium than usual, she also absorbs more than usual. 
B)  that calcium absorption is increased and calcium excretion is reduced in a pregnant woman. 
C)  that calcification of bone in the fetus occurs mainly after birth. 
D)  that fetal requirements for calcium are actually quite small. 
A)  that although the mother excretes more calcium than usual, she also absorbs more than usual. 
B)  that calcium absorption is increased and calcium excretion is reduced in a pregnant woman. 
C)  that calcification of bone in the fetus occurs mainly after birth. 
D)  that fetal requirements for calcium are actually quite small.

Question 3

Beginning immediately after conception, a pregnant woman needs to consume an additional 500 calories per day to support the baby's growth until her baby is born.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The nutrient required to support proper neural tube development is

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium. 
B)  iron. 
C)  folate. 
D)  vitamin D. 
A)  calcium. 
B)  iron. 
C)  folate. 
D)  vitamin D.

Question 5

The highly vascular organ that transfers oxygen and nutrients between the fetus and the mother is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the placenta. 
B)  the umbilical cord. 
C)  the neural tube. 
D)  the uterus. 
A)  the placenta. 
B)  the umbilical cord. 
C)  the neural tube. 
D)  the uterus.

Question 6

Low-birth-weight babies

Accepted Answer

A)  are always born prematurely. 
B)  are defined as weighing less than 8 pounds at birth. 
C)  are at increased risk for early death (within the first year of life). 
D)  are at reduced risk for developing chronic diseases later in life. 
A)  are always born prematurely. 
B)  are defined as weighing less than 8 pounds at birth. 
C)  are at increased risk for early death (within the first year of life). 
D)  are at reduced risk for developing chronic diseases later in life.

Question 7

The recommendation for pregnancy-related weight gain in a woman with a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2 is

Accepted Answer

A)  11-20 pounds. 
B)  15-25 pounds. 
C)  25-35 pounds. 
D)  35-40 pounds. 
A)  11-20 pounds. 
B)  15-25 pounds. 
C)  25-35 pounds. 
D)  35-40 pounds.

Question 8

The processes of growth and development

Accepted Answer

A)  are most rapid during adulthood. 
B)  occur in a predictable and orderly fashion during infancy and childhood. 
C)  become random and unpredictable during adolescence. 
D)  are completed by birth in a full-term infant. 
A)  are most rapid during adulthood. 
B)  occur in a predictable and orderly fashion during infancy and childhood. 
C)  become random and unpredictable during adolescence. 
D)  are completed by birth in a full-term infant.

Question 9

To encourage healthy eating in a child, parents should

Accepted Answer

A)  reward good behaviors with food. 
B)  create separate meal times for adults and children in the household. 
C)  encourage snacking on nutrient-dense foods. 
D)  force a child to try a new food each week. 
A)  reward good behaviors with food. 
B)  create separate meal times for adults and children in the household. 
C)  encourage snacking on nutrient-dense foods. 
D)  force a child to try a new food each week.

Question 10

The increase in iron intake recommendations for girls during adolescence is directly related to

Accepted Answer

A)  increased linear growth. 
B)  menstrual blood losses. 
C)  bone growth. 
D)  pregnancy-related concerns. 
A)  increased linear growth. 
B)  menstrual blood losses. 
C)  bone growth. 
D)  pregnancy-related concerns.

Question 11

In order to support infant needs, it is recommended that infant formulas consumed prior to 1 year of age contain

Accepted Answer

A)  cow milk. 
B)  human milk. 
C)  iron and DHA. 
D)  cow milk treated with antibiotics. 
A)  cow milk. 
B)  human milk. 
C)  iron and DHA. 
D)  cow milk treated with antibiotics.

Question 12

Age-related changes in GI function that can result in diminished nutritional status include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  changes in swallowing. 
B)  reduced peristalsis. 
C)  changes in GI. motility leading to constipation. 
D)  increased production of gastric juices. 
A)  changes in swallowing. 
B)  reduced peristalsis. 
C)  changes in GI. motility leading to constipation. 
D)  increased production of gastric juices.

Question 13

The mineral required in higher amounts to support hemoglobin synthesis in the mother and baby, as well as the baby's overall growth and development, is

Accepted Answer

A)  iron. 
B)  calcium. 
C)  magnesium. 
D)  copper. 
A)  iron. 
B)  calcium. 
C)  magnesium. 
D)  copper.

Question 14

Exclusively breastfed infants may require nutrient supplementation. Which of the following is not one of the supplemental nutrients recommended for these children?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin D 
B)  Iron 
C)  Fluoride 
D)  Water 
A)  Vitamin D 
B)  Iron 
C)  Fluoride 
D)  Water

Question 15

The diet of a woman who is breastfeeding

Accepted Answer

A)  should provide adequate calories to support milk production. 
B)  should provide 4 times more vitamins and minerals than the woman consumed during pregnancy. 
C)  should provide fewer calories during the second six months than during the first 6 months of the baby's life. 
D)  must include milk and milk products in order to support milk production. 
A)  should provide adequate calories to support milk production. 
B)  should provide 4 times more vitamins and minerals than the woman consumed during pregnancy. 
C)  should provide fewer calories during the second six months than during the first 6 months of the baby's life. 
D)  must include milk and milk products in order to support milk production.

Cow's milk is recommended for infants starting at six months of age.

The reason(s) that recommendations for calcium intake do not change for the mother during pregnancy is (are)

Beginning immediately after conception, a pregnant woman needs to consume an additional 500 calories per day to support the baby's growth until her baby is born.

The nutrient required to support proper neural tube development is

The highly vascular organ that transfers oxygen and nutrients between the fetus and the mother is called

Low-birth-weight babies

The recommendation for pregnancy-related weight gain in a woman with a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m² is

The processes of growth and development

To encourage healthy eating in a child, parents should

The increase in iron intake recommendations for girls during adolescence is directly related to

In order to support infant needs, it is recommended that infant formulas consumed prior to 1 year of age contain

Age-related changes in GI function that can result in diminished nutritional status include all of the following except:

The mineral required in higher amounts to support hemoglobin synthesis in the mother and baby, as well as the baby's overall growth and development, is

Exclusively breastfed infants may require nutrient supplementation. Which of the following is not one of the supplemental nutrients recommended for these children?

The diet of a woman who is breastfeeding

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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Cow's milk is recommended for infants starting at six months of age.

The reason(s) that recommendations for calcium intake do not change for the mother during pregnancy is (are)

Beginning immediately after conception, a pregnant woman needs to consume an additional 500 calories per day to support the baby's growth until her baby is born.

The nutrient required to support proper neural tube development is

The highly vascular organ that transfers oxygen and nutrients between the fetus and the mother is called

Low-birth-weight babies

The recommendation for pregnancy-related weight gain in a woman with a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2 is

The processes of growth and development

To encourage healthy eating in a child, parents should

The increase in iron intake recommendations for girls during adolescence is directly related to

In order to support infant needs, it is recommended that infant formulas consumed prior to 1 year of age contain

Age-related changes in GI function that can result in diminished nutritional status include all of the following except:

The mineral required in higher amounts to support hemoglobin synthesis in the mother and baby, as well as the baby's overall growth and development, is

Exclusively breastfed infants may require nutrient supplementation. Which of the following is not one of the supplemental nutrients recommended for these children?

The diet of a woman who is breastfeeding

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

The recommendation for pregnancy-related weight gain in a woman with a BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m² is