Question 1

Neural tube defects in offspring are most closely associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) maternal folate status. 
B) inadequate calcium intake. 
C) alcohol consumption during pregnancy. 
D) excess protein intake. 
A) maternal folate status. 
B) inadequate calcium intake. 
C) alcohol consumption during pregnancy. 
D) excess protein intake.

Question 2

Colostrum:

Accepted Answer

A) is a type of formula that has essential fatty acids (EPA and DH
A) added. 
B) is the first fluid that is produced by the breast after delivery. 
C) is the first stool passed by the infant after delivery. 
D) is another name for the mature milk produced by the breast. 
A) is a type of formula that has essential fatty acids (EPA and DH
A) added. 
B) is the first fluid that is produced by the breast after delivery. 
C) is the first stool passed by the infant after delivery. 
D) is another name for the mature milk produced by the breast.

Question 3

The hormonal reflex triggered by the infant's suckling that causes milk to be released from the milk ducts is called the _________ reflex.

Accepted Answer

A) trickle down 
B) flow rate 
C) let down 
D) rooting 
A) trickle down 
B) flow rate 
C) let down 
D) rooting

Question 4

To meet protein requirements during pregnancy,an additional ____ grams of protein should be consumed during the second and third trimester.

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 25 
A) 5 
B) 10 
C) 15 
D) 25

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) Secretes hormones necessary to maintain pregnancy 
B) Transports waste products from the baby to the mother's blood for elimination 
C) Provides the site where fertilization occurs 
D) Delivers nutrients and oxygen from the maternal blood to the baby 
A) Secretes hormones necessary to maintain pregnancy 
B) Transports waste products from the baby to the mother's blood for elimination 
C) Provides the site where fertilization occurs 
D) Delivers nutrients and oxygen from the maternal blood to the baby

Question 6

Summarize the health benefits for the mother and for the infant associated with breastfeeding.

Accepted Answer

Infant - Breast milk meets the unique nu

Question 7

The most severe form of pregnancy-induced hypertension is called:

Accepted Answer

A) gestational hypertension. 
B) preeclampsia. 
C) eclampsia. 
D) hyperkalemia. 
A) gestational hypertension. 
B) preeclampsia. 
C) eclampsia. 
D) hyperkalemia.

Question 8

In humans,a full-term pregnancy is approximately:

Accepted Answer

A) 35 weeks. 
B) 40 weeks. 
C) 45 weeks. 
D) 24 weeks. 
A) 35 weeks. 
B) 40 weeks. 
C) 45 weeks. 
D) 24 weeks.

Question 9

Which statement about the use of cocaine during pregnancy is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) The effects of cocaine are limited to the very early life of the infant. 
B) Cocaine reduces the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus. 
C) Cocaine increases the risk of miscarriage. 
D) Cocaine negatively impacts attention span and learning throughout childhood. 
A) The effects of cocaine are limited to the very early life of the infant. 
B) Cocaine reduces the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus. 
C) Cocaine increases the risk of miscarriage. 
D) Cocaine negatively impacts attention span and learning throughout childhood.

Question 10

Hormonal changes during pregnancy may be the cause of minor problems such as:

Accepted Answer

A) heartburn. 
B) constipation. 
C) morning sickness. 
D) All of these. 
A) heartburn. 
B) constipation. 
C) morning sickness. 
D) All of these.

Question 11

One function of the ___ is to transfer nutrients and oxygen from the maternal blood to the baby through a network of blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

A) placenta 
B) amniotic sac 
C) zygote 
D) chorion membrane 
A) placenta 
B) amniotic sac 
C) zygote 
D) chorion membrane

Question 12

Which statement about water requirements during pregnancy is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) A pregnant woman needs to drink an additional 4 glasses of water per day. 
B) Extra water intake supports the needs of the fetus. 
C) More water is required to provide for the amniotic fluid. 
D) Higher water requirements support the increase in blood volume. 
A) A pregnant woman needs to drink an additional 4 glasses of water per day. 
B) Extra water intake supports the needs of the fetus. 
C) More water is required to provide for the amniotic fluid. 
D) Higher water requirements support the increase in blood volume.

Question 13

Infants born at 35 weeks of gestation are classified as:

Accepted Answer

A) pre-gestational. 
B) small-for-gestational-age. 
C) premature. 
D) postterm. 
A) pre-gestational. 
B) small-for-gestational-age. 
C) premature. 
D) postterm.

Question 14

Solid foods should be introduced into the infant's diet:

Accepted Answer

A) shortly after birth (within 2 weeks). 
B) around 4 to 6 months of age. 
C) around 1 year of age. 
D) around 1 month of age. 
A) shortly after birth (within 2 weeks). 
B) around 4 to 6 months of age. 
C) around 1 year of age. 
D) around 1 month of age.

Question 15

Pica is defined as:

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 trimester of pregnancy. 
C) swelling due to the buildup of extracellular fluid in body tissues. 
D) consistently elevated blood glucose 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 trimester of pregnancy. 
C) swelling due to the buildup of extracellular fluid in body tissues. 
D) consistently elevated blood glucose that develops during pregnancy.

Question 16

A teratogen is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A) an abnormal craving for and ingestion of unusual food and nonfood substances. 
B) a baby born with an extra digit (finger and/or toe). 
C) a substance that can cause birth defects. 
D) the unexplained death of an infant,usually during sleep. 
A) an abnormal craving for and ingestion of unusual food and nonfood substances. 
B) a baby born with an extra digit (finger and/or toe). 
C) a substance that can cause birth defects. 
D) the unexplained death of an infant,usually during sleep.

Question 17

Describe weight gain recommendations for the following pregnant women:
A)women within an ideal weight range
B)women below an ideal weight range
C)women exceeding an ideal weight range

Accepted Answer

Women within an ideal weight r

Question 18

How can a woman best ensure that her pregnancy will be full-term and that her baby will have a healthy birth weight? Explain how lifestyle can influence the health of an unborn child.

Accepted Answer

To ensure that her pregnancy will be ful

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

Gestational diabetes is best characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) no detectable insulin production. 
B) decreased urinary output. 
C) elevated blood glucose levels. 
D) difficulty with gaining weight during the pregnancy. 
A) no detectable insulin production. 
B) decreased urinary output. 
C) elevated blood glucose levels. 
D) difficulty with gaining weight during the pregnancy.

Exam 14: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Neural tube defects in offspring are most closely associated with:

Colostrum:

The hormonal reflex triggered by the infant's suckling that causes milk to be released from the milk ducts is called the _________ reflex.

To meet protein requirements during pregnancy,an additional ____ grams of protein should be consumed during the second and third trimester.

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

Summarize the health benefits for the mother and for the infant associated with breastfeeding.

The most severe form of pregnancy-induced hypertension is called:

In humans,a full-term pregnancy is approximately:

Which statement about the use of cocaine during pregnancy is FALSE?

Hormonal changes during pregnancy may be the cause of minor problems such as:

One function of the ___ is to transfer nutrients and oxygen from the maternal blood to the baby through a network of blood vessels.

Which statement about water requirements during pregnancy is FALSE?

Infants born at 35 weeks of gestation are classified as:

Solid foods should be introduced into the infant's diet:

Pica is defined as:

A teratogen is defined as:

Describe weight gain recommendations for the following pregnant women: A)women within an ideal weight range B)women below an ideal weight range C)women exceeding an ideal weight range

How can a woman best ensure that her pregnancy will be full-term and that her baby will have a healthy birth weight? Explain how lifestyle can influence the health of an unborn child.

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

Gestational diabetes is best characterized by:

Nutrition: Food for Health

Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism

Carbohydrates: Sugars, Starches, and Fibre

Lipids

Proteins and Amino Acids

Energy Balance and Weight Management

The Water-Soluble Vitamins

The Fat-Soluble Vitamins

Water and the Electrolytes

Major Minerals and Bone Health

The Trace Elements

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

Nutrition and Aging: the Adult Years

Food Safety

World Hunger and Malnutrition

Focus On Alcohol

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Focus On Eating Disorders

Focus On Phytochemicals

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