Question 1

Nancy weighs 56 kilograms and is at an appropriate weight for her height.How much should Nancy weigh at the end of her pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  60-62.5 kilograms 
B)  63-66 kilograms 
C)  67-72 kilograms 
D)  73-76 kilograms 
A)  60-62.5 kilograms 
B)  63-66 kilograms 
C)  67-72 kilograms 
D)  73-76 kilograms

Question 2

Cindy experienced malnutrition late in her pregnancy.Which of the infant's organs is most likely to be affected by this?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a function of the placenta?

Accepted Answer

A)  acting as a conduit for the mother's blood to pick up and excrete the baby's waste materials 
B)  acting as a conduit for nutrients and oxygen 
C)  surrounding and protecting the fetus 
D)  allowing for the exchange of materials between baby and mother 
A)  acting as a conduit for the mother's blood to pick up and excrete the baby's waste materials 
B)  acting as a conduit for nutrients and oxygen 
C)  surrounding and protecting the fetus 
D)  allowing for the exchange of materials between baby and mother

Question 4

What can cause a woman to crave non-nutritious substances during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  a nutrient-poor diet 
B)  hormones 
C)  an adaptive behaviour 
D)  anorexia nervosa 
A)  a nutrient-poor diet 
B)  hormones 
C)  an adaptive behaviour 
D)  anorexia nervosa

Question 5

What is the name given to the point when the zygote becomes embedded in the uterine wall?

Accepted Answer

A)  gestation 
B)  conception 
C)  critical period 
D)  implantation 
A)  gestation 
B)  conception 
C)  critical period 
D)  implantation

Question 6

About how many extra grams of protein per day does a pregnant woman need?

Accepted Answer

A)  25 grams 
B)  30 grams 
C)  35 grams 
D)  40 grams 
A)  25 grams 
B)  30 grams 
C)  35 grams 
D)  40 grams

Question 7

One recommendation from the joint statement from Health Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society on pregnancy is: "The prudent choice for women who are or may become pregnant is to limit alcohol consumption to 3-4 drinks per week."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following minerals is in great demand during pregnancy because it is involved in building the skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  phosphorus 
C)  folate 
D)  zinc 
A)  iron 
B)  phosphorus 
C)  folate 
D)  zinc

Question 9

All pregnant women should be assessed for gestational diabetes risk at their first prenatal examination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is the main factor responsible for low birthweight?

Accepted Answer

A)  heredity 
B)  poor nutrition 
C)  drug use during pregnancy 
D)  smoking 
A)  heredity 
B)  poor nutrition 
C)  drug use during pregnancy 
D)  smoking

Question 11

How many extra calories per day does a pregnant woman require during her third trimester?

Accepted Answer

A)  340 calories 
B)  450 calories 
C)  525 calories 
D)  600 calories 
A)  340 calories 
B)  450 calories 
C)  525 calories 
D)  600 calories

Question 12

Discuss the benefits of physical activity for a pregnant woman.

Accepted Answer

An active,physically fit woman experienc

Question 13

Children today are heavier than they were 30 or so years ago.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following should be avoided by vegetarian women who are pregnant?

Accepted Answer

A)  legumes 
B)  high-protein supplements 
C)  tofu 
D)  whole grains 
A)  legumes 
B)  high-protein supplements 
C)  tofu 
D)  whole grains

Question 15

Which of the following body structures does the fetus have at eight weeks of development?

Accepted Answer

A)  vision and hearing 
B)  fully formed facial features 
C)  a fully formed respiratory system 
D)  a beating heart 
A)  vision and hearing 
B)  fully formed facial features 
C)  a fully formed respiratory system 
D)  a beating heart

Question 16

What is the name for the stage of human gestation from eight weeks after conception until the birth of the infant?

Accepted Answer

A)  embryo 
B)  zygote 
C)  fetus 
D)  ovum 
A)  embryo 
B)  zygote 
C)  fetus 
D)  ovum

Question 17

About how many millilitres of milk a day does a nursing mother produce?

Accepted Answer

A)  300 millilitres 
B)  450 millilitres 
C)  600 millilitres 
D)  750 millilitres 
A)  300 millilitres 
B)  450 millilitres 
C)  600 millilitres 
D)  750 millilitres

Question 18

Which of the following conditions in adults is associated with low birthweight?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased LDL cholesterol 
B)  increased blood pressure 
C)  lower adult IQ 
D)  lower fertility rates 
A)  increased LDL cholesterol 
B)  increased blood pressure 
C)  lower adult IQ 
D)  lower fertility rates

Question 19

What pregnancy weight gain is recommended for women who were at their appropriate weights before pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  4.5-6 kilograms 
B)  7-10 kilograms 
C)  11.5-16 kilograms 
D)  17-20 kilograms 
A)  4.5-6 kilograms 
B)  7-10 kilograms 
C)  11.5-16 kilograms 
D)  17-20 kilograms

Question 20

Which of the following nutrients is associated with the prevention of neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

A)  zinc 
B)  vitamin B12 
C)  vitamin B6 
D)  folate 
A)  zinc 
B)  vitamin B12 
C)  vitamin B6 
D)  folate

Nancy weighs 56 kilograms and is at an appropriate weight for her height.How much should Nancy weigh at the end of her pregnancy?

Cindy experienced malnutrition late in her pregnancy.Which of the infant's organs is most likely to be affected by this?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the placenta?

What can cause a woman to crave non-nutritious substances during pregnancy?

What is the name given to the point when the zygote becomes embedded in the uterine wall?

About how many extra grams of protein per day does a pregnant woman need?

One recommendation from the joint statement from Health Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society on pregnancy is: "The prudent choice for women who are or may become pregnant is to limit alcohol consumption to 3-4 drinks per week."

Which of the following minerals is in great demand during pregnancy because it is involved in building the skeleton?

All pregnant women should be assessed for gestational diabetes risk at their first prenatal examination.

What is the main factor responsible for low birthweight?

How many extra calories per day does a pregnant woman require during her third trimester?

Discuss the benefits of physical activity for a pregnant woman.

Children today are heavier than they were 30 or so years ago.

Which of the following should be avoided by vegetarian women who are pregnant?

Which of the following body structures does the fetus have at eight weeks of development?

What is the name for the stage of human gestation from eight weeks after conception until the birth of the infant?

About how many millilitres of milk a day does a nursing mother produce?

Which of the following conditions in adults is associated with low birthweight?

What pregnancy weight gain is recommended for women who were at their appropriate weights before pregnancy?

Which of the following nutrients is associated with the prevention of neural tube defects?

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Exam 13: Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Nancy weighs 56 kilograms and is at an appropriate weight for her height.How much should Nancy weigh at the end of her pregnancy?

Cindy experienced malnutrition late in her pregnancy.Which of the infant's organs is most likely to be affected by this?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the placenta?

What can cause a woman to crave non-nutritious substances during pregnancy?

What is the name given to the point when the zygote becomes embedded in the uterine wall?

About how many extra grams of protein per day does a pregnant woman need?

One recommendation from the joint statement from Health Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society on pregnancy is: "The prudent choice for women who are or may become pregnant is to limit alcohol consumption to 3-4 drinks per week."

Which of the following minerals is in great demand during pregnancy because it is involved in building the skeleton?

All pregnant women should be assessed for gestational diabetes risk at their first prenatal examination.

What is the main factor responsible for low birthweight?

How many extra calories per day does a pregnant woman require during her third trimester?

Discuss the benefits of physical activity for a pregnant woman.

Children today are heavier than they were 30 or so years ago.

Which of the following should be avoided by vegetarian women who are pregnant?

Which of the following body structures does the fetus have at eight weeks of development?

What is the name for the stage of human gestation from eight weeks after conception until the birth of the infant?

About how many millilitres of milk a day does a nursing mother produce?

Which of the following conditions in adults is associated with low birthweight?

What pregnancy weight gain is recommended for women who were at their appropriate weights before pregnancy?

Which of the following nutrients is associated with the prevention of neural tube defects?

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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