Question 1

For how long does Health Canada recommend that babies be exclusively breastfed?

Accepted Answer

A) For the first week of life 
B) For the first month of life 
C) For the first 6 months of life 
D) For the first year of life 
A) For the first week of life 
B) For the first month of life 
C) For the first 6 months of life 
D) For the first year of life

Question 2

Which statement best distinguishes between prolactin and oxytocin?

Accepted Answer

A) Prolactin promotes the production of breast milk while oxytocin promotes its release from the breast. 
B) Prolactin promotes the release of breast milk from the breast,while oxytocin promotes breast milk production. 
C) Prolactin stimulates the let-down reflex,while oxytocin promotes the release of milk from the breast. 
D) Prolactin promotes the production of breast milk,while oxytocin promotes the suckling reflex. 
A) Prolactin promotes the production of breast milk while oxytocin promotes its release from the breast. 
B) Prolactin promotes the release of breast milk from the breast,while oxytocin promotes breast milk production. 
C) Prolactin stimulates the let-down reflex,while oxytocin promotes the release of milk from the breast. 
D) Prolactin promotes the production of breast milk,while oxytocin promotes the suckling reflex.

Question 3

How much should a baby girl weigh at 15 months of age if she is at the 50th percentile of growth as established by the who growth charts for Canada?

Accepted Answer

A boy at the 50^th perc

Question 4

Which a one recommendation for the management of pregnancy-induced hypertension?

Accepted Answer

A) bed rest. 
B) exercise. 
C) weight loss. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct. 
A) bed rest. 
B) exercise. 
C) weight loss. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct.

Question 5

During the first 6 months,which the macronutrient that contributes the most kcalories to the infant's diet?

Accepted Answer

A) carbohydrates. 
B) protein. 
C) fat. 
D) kcalories should be evenly divided between the energy providing nutrients. 
A) carbohydrates. 
B) protein. 
C) fat. 
D) kcalories should be evenly divided between the energy providing nutrients.

Question 6

Neural tube defects (NTDs)were found to be the result of what condition in women?

Accepted Answer

A) low folate concentrations in the blood 
B) high folate concentrations in the blood 
C) Vitamin D deficiency 
D) Vitamin B12 toxicity 
A) low folate concentrations in the blood 
B) high folate concentrations in the blood 
C) Vitamin D deficiency 
D) Vitamin B12 toxicity

Question 7

Summarize the nutrient recommendations during pregnancy for each of the following nutrients.
a)protein
b)calcium
c)iron
d)folate

Accepted Answer

a)Protein - The RDA is increased to meet

Question 8

Which of the following regarding nutritional status before pregnancy is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Extreme dieting,intense exercise,and low body fat can interrupt ovulation,making conception difficult. 
B) Too much body fat can reduce fertility by causing hormone imbalances. 
C) Deficiencies or excesses of nutrients can cause birth defects in the infant. 
D) Birth control methods have no impact on the subsequent pregnancy. 
A) Extreme dieting,intense exercise,and low body fat can interrupt ovulation,making conception difficult. 
B) Too much body fat can reduce fertility by causing hormone imbalances. 
C) Deficiencies or excesses of nutrients can cause birth defects in the infant. 
D) Birth control methods have no impact on the subsequent pregnancy.

Question 9

Which of the following is characteristic of a neural tube defect?

Accepted Answer

A) improper closure of the hard and/or soft palate (cleft palate) 
B) structural abnormalities associated with the heart 
C) structural abnormalities associated with the long bones of the legs and arms 
D) structural abnormalities associated with the spine and/or brain 
A) improper closure of the hard and/or soft palate (cleft palate) 
B) structural abnormalities associated with the heart 
C) structural abnormalities associated with the long bones of the legs and arms 
D) structural abnormalities associated with the spine and/or brain

Question 10

Why should pregnant women avoid exposure to cat feces?

Accepted Answer

A) To avoid toxoplasmosis which can infect the fetus 
B) To avoid contact with Listeria 
C) To avoid a bacterium that is also found in unpasteurized milk 
D) None of the above. 
A) To avoid toxoplasmosis which can infect the fetus 
B) To avoid contact with Listeria 
C) To avoid a bacterium that is also found in unpasteurized milk 
D) None of the above.

Question 11

According to the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology,which is NOT a stated safety consideration during exercise in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) avoid exercising in warm environments in the first trimester. 
B) avoid lying on the belly throughout all three trimesters. 
C) maintain adequate nutrition and hydration. 
D) avoid isometric exercise. 
A) avoid exercising in warm environments in the first trimester. 
B) avoid lying on the belly throughout all three trimesters. 
C) maintain adequate nutrition and hydration. 
D) avoid isometric exercise.

Question 12

What is pica?

Accepted Answer

A) an abnormal craving for and ingestion of unusual food and nonfood substances. 
B) nausea and vomiting that occurs typically during the first during the first few months of pregnancy. 
C) swelling due to the buildup of extracellular fluid in body tissues. 
D) a consistently elevated blood glucose level that develops during pregnancy. 
A) an abnormal craving for and ingestion of unusual food and nonfood substances. 
B) nausea and vomiting that occurs typically during the first during the first few months of pregnancy. 
C) swelling due to the buildup of extracellular fluid in body tissues. 
D) a consistently elevated blood glucose level that develops during pregnancy.

Question 13

Which statement about the water requirement during pregnancy is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) The water requirement is increased to an additional 4 glasses of water per day. 
B) The water requirement is increased to support the increase in blood volume. 
C) The water requirement is increased to provide for the amniotic fluid. 
D) The water requirement is increased to support the needs of the fetus. 
A) The water requirement is increased to an additional 4 glasses of water per day. 
B) The water requirement is increased to support the increase in blood volume. 
C) The water requirement is increased to provide for the amniotic fluid. 
D) The water requirement is increased to support the needs of the fetus.

Question 14

Which statement about DHA and pregnancy is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) DHA can be biosynthesized during pregnancy from the essential fatty acid linoleic acid. 
B) DHA is needed for the development of retina and brain. 
C) DHA can only be obtained from animal products. 
D) There is strong scientific evidence that low DHA intakes during pregnancy harms the fetus. 
A) DHA can be biosynthesized during pregnancy from the essential fatty acid linoleic acid. 
B) DHA is needed for the development of retina and brain. 
C) DHA can only be obtained from animal products. 
D) There is strong scientific evidence that low DHA intakes during pregnancy harms the fetus.

Question 15

How is the protein in breast milk well-tailored to the needs of the infant?

Accepted Answer

A) Its main component is lactalbumin,which is easily digestible,and it is low in the essential amino acids methionine and phenylalanine,which are difficult for infants to metabolize. 
B) Its main component is lactalbumin,which is easily digestible,and it is high in the essential amino acids methionine and phenylalanine,which infants need for growth. 
C) Its main component is casein,which is digested by the enzyme rennin in the stomach,and it is high in the essential amino acids methionine and phenylalanine,which infants need for growth. 
D) Its main component is lacteal which is digested by the enzyme rennin in the stomach,and it is low in the essential amino acids methionine and phenylalanine,which are difficult for infants to metabolize. 
A) Its main component is lactalbumin,which is easily digestible,and it is low in the essential amino acids methionine and phenylalanine,which are difficult for infants to metabolize. 
B) Its main component is lactalbumin,which is easily digestible,and it is high in the essential amino acids methionine and phenylalanine,which infants need for growth. 
C) Its main component is casein,which is digested by the enzyme rennin in the stomach,and it is high in the essential amino acids methionine and phenylalanine,which infants need for growth. 
D) Its main component is lacteal which is digested by the enzyme rennin in the stomach,and it is low in the essential amino acids methionine and phenylalanine,which are difficult for infants to metabolize.

Question 16

Explain how maternal age can influence pregnancy outcomes.

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy after the age of 35 carries ad

Question 17

What is the purpose of the Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program?

Accepted Answer

A) provide special support for women at high risk of adverse effects during pregnancy. 
B) offer drop-in sessions,craft/cooking circles,home visits,and one-on-one support to high risk pregnant mothers. 
C) meet local needs of high risk pregnant woman in different Canadian communities. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct 
A) provide special support for women at high risk of adverse effects during pregnancy. 
B) offer drop-in sessions,craft/cooking circles,home visits,and one-on-one support to high risk pregnant mothers. 
C) meet local needs of high risk pregnant woman in different Canadian communities. 
D) All of the above answer choices are correct

Question 18

Which factor does NOT explain the increased fluid needs of infants,compared to adults?

Accepted Answer

A) higher proportion of body water 
B) Higher urinary outputs because of the infant kidney functions more efficiently than the adult. 
C) Higher evaporation losses 
D) Higher urinary outputs because the infant kidney functions less efficiently than the adult. 
A) higher proportion of body water 
B) Higher urinary outputs because of the infant kidney functions more efficiently than the adult. 
C) Higher evaporation losses 
D) Higher urinary outputs because the infant kidney functions less efficiently than the adult.

Question 19

For which nutrients is there no increase in need for either pregnant or lactating women?

Accepted Answer

There is no change in need for

Question 20

Which of the following is more common in breastfed babies compared to formula fed babies?

Accepted Answer

A) faster growth. 
B) fewer allergies,ear infections,and respiratory illness. 
C) being overfed 
D) Walking at an early age. 
A) faster growth. 
B) fewer allergies,ear infections,and respiratory illness. 
C) being overfed 
D) Walking at an early age.

Exam 14: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

For how long does Health Canada recommend that babies be exclusively breastfed?

Which statement best distinguishes between prolactin and oxytocin?

How much should a baby girl weigh at 15 months of age if she is at the 50th percentile of growth as established by the who growth charts for Canada?

Which a one recommendation for the management of pregnancy-induced hypertension?

During the first 6 months,which the macronutrient that contributes the most kcalories to the infant's diet?

Neural tube defects (NTDs)were found to be the result of what condition in women?

Summarize the nutrient recommendations during pregnancy for each of the following nutrients. a)protein b)calcium c)iron d)folate

Which of the following regarding nutritional status before pregnancy is FALSE?

Which of the following is characteristic of a neural tube defect?

Why should pregnant women avoid exposure to cat feces?

According to the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology,which is NOT a stated safety consideration during exercise in pregnancy?

What is pica?

Which statement about the water requirement during pregnancy is FALSE?

Which statement about DHA and pregnancy is correct?

How is the protein in breast milk well-tailored to the needs of the infant?

Explain how maternal age can influence pregnancy outcomes.

What is the purpose of the Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program?

Which factor does NOT explain the increased fluid needs of infants,compared to adults?

For which nutrients is there no increase in need for either pregnant or lactating women?

Which of the following is more common in breastfed babies compared to formula fed babies?

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