Exam 14: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Colic is a term used to describe:

Which organ is essential for secreting hormones,transferring nutrients and oxygen from the mother's blood to the fetus,and removing waste?

The hormone responsible for the "let-down" reflex is:

Recommendations for the management of pregnancy-induced hypertension include

Down Syndrome is:

The recommended weight gain during pregnancy for a healthy,normal weight woman is _______ pounds.

Differentiate between infants classified as premature,low birth weight,small-for-gestational-age,and large-for-gestational-age.

For each of the following nutrients,explain the physiological changes that occur during pregnancy that increase the requirement for that nutrient. A)iron B)zinc C)folate

Before and during pregnancy,consumption of foods fortified with _________ reduces the incidence of _________ in infants in the U.S.

Nursing bottle syndrome refers to:

Women who enter pregnancy with excess weight (BMI ~29)should:

Cigarette smoking during pregnancy can:

During pregnancy,__________ is caused by the buildup of extracellular fluid in the tissues,particularly in the lower extremities.

The maternal energy requirement in the first trimester is:

Which of the following is characteristic of neural tube defects?

Morning sickness,as well as other discomforts associated with pregnancy,is most likely caused by:

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

Describe the impact of drinking alcohol,smoking cigarettes,and caffeine consumption during pregnancy on the growth and development of the unborn child.

Explain how maternal age can influence pregnancy outcomes.

An infant weighing 7 pounds at birth should weigh ~_________ by 4 months of age.