Question 1

When can cow's milk be introduced into the infant's diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only after the baby has been fed goat's milk for at least six months. 
B)  Babies should not be given cow's milk. 
C)  When the baby is consuming at least two-thirds of total daily food energy from a balanced mixture of cereals,vegetables,fruits,and other foods. 
D)  When the baby is six months old,and then the baby should be given skim milk or 2% milk. 
A)  Only after the baby has been fed goat's milk for at least six months. 
B)  Babies should not be given cow's milk. 
C)  When the baby is consuming at least two-thirds of total daily food energy from a balanced mixture of cereals,vegetables,fruits,and other foods. 
D)  When the baby is six months old,and then the baby should be given skim milk or 2% milk.

Question 2

Which of the following would you recommend to prevent heartburn during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  using over-the-counter heartburn medication 
B)  eating less frequently 
C)  avoiding greasy and spicy foods 
D)  lying down while eating 
A)  using over-the-counter heartburn medication 
B)  eating less frequently 
C)  avoiding greasy and spicy foods 
D)  lying down while eating

Question 3

Which of the baby's organs is affected by early malnutrition in the mother?

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys 
B)  brain 
C)  stomach 
D)  lungs 
A)  kidneys 
B)  brain 
C)  stomach 
D)  lungs

Question 4

Which of the following nutrients is one of the most important dietary needs for infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  fat 
B)  water 
C)  riboflavin 
D)  calcium 
A)  fat 
B)  water 
C)  riboflavin 
D)  calcium

Question 5

The dietary reference intake (DRI)recommendation for calcium intake is the same for both non-pregnant and pregnant women in the same age group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The two weeks following fertilization are considered to be a critical period developmentally for the zygote.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Why is the risk of dehydration higher for infants than for adults?

Accepted Answer

One of the most important nutrients for

Question 8

Overweight children with what condition are most likely to have parents who will develop heart disease early?

Accepted Answer

A)  high blood pressure 
B)  high sodium levels 
C)  high blood cholesterol 
D)  diabetes 
A)  high blood pressure 
B)  high sodium levels 
C)  high blood cholesterol 
D)  diabetes

Question 9

How many additional calories per day does a pregnant woman require during the second trimester?

Accepted Answer

A)  250 more in the second trimester 
B)  340 more in the second trimester 
C)  350 more in the second trimester 
D)  500 more in the second trimester 
A)  250 more in the second trimester 
B)  340 more in the second trimester 
C)  350 more in the second trimester 
D)  500 more in the second trimester

Question 10

How many millilitres of fruit juice per day does the Canadian Paediatric Society recommend that mothers give their babies when they are weaning them from the breast?

Accepted Answer

A)  20-30 millilitres 
B)  40-60 millilitres 
C)  60-120 millilitres 
D)  130-250 millilitres 
A)  20-30 millilitres 
B)  40-60 millilitres 
C)  60-120 millilitres 
D)  130-250 millilitres

Question 11

Which of the following is crucial in determining whether a mother is able to grow a healthy placenta?

Accepted Answer

A)  the mother's prepregnancy weight 
B)  the mother's age during pregnancy 
C)  the mother's prepregnancy nutrition 
D)  whether or not the mother receives vitamin supplementation 
A)  the mother's prepregnancy weight 
B)  the mother's age during pregnancy 
C)  the mother's prepregnancy nutrition 
D)  whether or not the mother receives vitamin supplementation

Question 12

Health Canada advises that pregnant women consume a minimal amount of caffeine.This is equivalent to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 cup (250 mLs)of coffee 
B)  2 cups (500 mLs)of coffee 
C)  3 cups (750 mLs)of coffee 
D)  4 cups (1 litre)of coffee 
A)  1 cup (250 mLs)of coffee 
B)  2 cups (500 mLs)of coffee 
C)  3 cups (750 mLs)of coffee 
D)  4 cups (1 litre)of coffee

Question 13

How many calories per kilogram of body weight per day are required by infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  50 calories 
B)  75 calories 
C)  100 calories 
D)  125 calories 
A)  50 calories 
B)  75 calories 
C)  100 calories 
D)  125 calories

Question 14

At what stage is the fetus's heart and brain well-developed?

Accepted Answer

A)  at 8 weeks 
B)  at 12 weeks 
C)  at 14 weeks 
D)  at 16 weeks 
A)  at 8 weeks 
B)  at 12 weeks 
C)  at 14 weeks 
D)  at 16 weeks

Question 15

Which of the following is an effect of maternal nutritional deprivation during lactation?

Accepted Answer

A)  inability to breastfeed 
B)  reduced quantity of milk 
C)  reduced quality of milk 
D)  dehydration 
A)  inability to breastfeed 
B)  reduced quantity of milk 
C)  reduced quality of milk 
D)  dehydration

Question 16

Which of the following nutrients do all pregnant women need in generous amounts to conserve their protein and to provide energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  fats 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  proteins 
D)  calories 
A)  fats 
B)  carbohydrates 
C)  proteins 
D)  calories

Question 17

Supplements of what nutrient will be required by both breastfed and formula-fed infants after six months of age if their water supply is severely deficient in it?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin C 
B)  iron 
C)  zinc 
D)  fluoride 
A)  vitamin C 
B)  iron 
C)  zinc 
D)  fluoride

Question 18

Which of the following methods should be used to relieve constipation during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid frequent exercise 
B)  consume a high-protein diet 
C)  drink lots of water 
D)  take laxatives 
A)  avoid frequent exercise 
B)  consume a high-protein diet 
C)  drink lots of water 
D)  take laxatives

Question 19

Which of the following foods should be omitted from a baby's diet?

Accepted Answer

A)  homemade pureed cream soup 
B)  low-fat milk 
C)  green vegetables 
D)  sweets of any kind 
A)  homemade pureed cream soup 
B)  low-fat milk 
C)  green vegetables 
D)  sweets of any kind

Question 20

A non-pregnant woman requires 46 grams of protein per day.How many grams would she need if she became pregnant?

Accepted Answer

A)  71 grams 
B)  94 grams 
C)  156 grams 
D)  215 grams 
A)  71 grams 
B)  94 grams 
C)  156 grams 
D)  215 grams

When can cow's milk be introduced into the infant's diet?

Which of the following would you recommend to prevent heartburn during pregnancy?

Which of the baby's organs is affected by early malnutrition in the mother?

Which of the following nutrients is one of the most important dietary needs for infants?

The dietary reference intake (DRI)recommendation for calcium intake is the same for both non-pregnant and pregnant women in the same age group.

The two weeks following fertilization are considered to be a critical period developmentally for the zygote.

Why is the risk of dehydration higher for infants than for adults?

Overweight children with what condition are most likely to have parents who will develop heart disease early?

How many additional calories per day does a pregnant woman require during the second trimester?

How many millilitres of fruit juice per day does the Canadian Paediatric Society recommend that mothers give their babies when they are weaning them from the breast?

Which of the following is crucial in determining whether a mother is able to grow a healthy placenta?

Health Canada advises that pregnant women consume a minimal amount of caffeine.This is equivalent to which of the following?

How many calories per kilogram of body weight per day are required by infants?

At what stage is the fetus's heart and brain well-developed?

Which of the following is an effect of maternal nutritional deprivation during lactation?

Which of the following nutrients do all pregnant women need in generous amounts to conserve their protein and to provide energy?

Supplements of what nutrient will be required by both breastfed and formula-fed infants after six months of age if their water supply is severely deficient in it?

Which of the following methods should be used to relieve constipation during pregnancy?

Which of the following foods should be omitted from a baby's diet?

A non-pregnant woman requires 46 grams of protein per day.How many grams would she need if she became pregnant?

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Exam 13: Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

When can cow's milk be introduced into the infant's diet?

Which of the following would you recommend to prevent heartburn during pregnancy?

Which of the baby's organs is affected by early malnutrition in the mother?

Which of the following nutrients is one of the most important dietary needs for infants?

The dietary reference intake (DRI)recommendation for calcium intake is the same for both non-pregnant and pregnant women in the same age group.

The two weeks following fertilization are considered to be a critical period developmentally for the zygote.

Why is the risk of dehydration higher for infants than for adults?

Overweight children with what condition are most likely to have parents who will develop heart disease early?

How many additional calories per day does a pregnant woman require during the second trimester?

How many millilitres of fruit juice per day does the Canadian Paediatric Society recommend that mothers give their babies when they are weaning them from the breast?

Which of the following is crucial in determining whether a mother is able to grow a healthy placenta?

Health Canada advises that pregnant women consume a minimal amount of caffeine.This is equivalent to which of the following?

How many calories per kilogram of body weight per day are required by infants?

At what stage is the fetus's heart and brain well-developed?

Which of the following is an effect of maternal nutritional deprivation during lactation?

Which of the following nutrients do all pregnant women need in generous amounts to conserve their protein and to provide energy?

Supplements of what nutrient will be required by both breastfed and formula-fed infants after six months of age if their water supply is severely deficient in it?

Which of the following methods should be used to relieve constipation during pregnancy?

Which of the following foods should be omitted from a baby's diet?

A non-pregnant woman requires 46 grams of protein per day.How many grams would she need if she became pregnant?

Food Choices and Human Health

Nutrition Toolsstandards and Guidelines

The Remarkable Body

The Carbohydrates: Sugar, starch, glycogen, and Fibre

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

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