Question 1

Infants born weighing 4.5 pounds are classified as:

Accepted Answer

A) large-for-gestational-age. 
B) premature. 
C) low-birth-weight infants. 
D) very-low-birth-weight infants. 
A) large-for-gestational-age. 
B) premature. 
C) low-birth-weight infants. 
D) very-low-birth-weight infants.

Question 2

Compared to formula-fed babies,babies receiving breast milk:

Accepted Answer

A) grow faster. 
B) have fewer allergies,ear infections and respiratory illness. 
C) are frequently overfed. 
D) walk sooner. 
A) grow faster. 
B) have fewer allergies,ear infections and respiratory illness. 
C) are frequently overfed. 
D) walk sooner.

Question 3

During pregnancy,enhanced red blood cell formation and cell division increase the requirements for which of the following micronutrients?

Accepted Answer

A) Iron 
B) Vitamin B12 
C) Zinc 
D) All of these 
A) Iron 
B) Vitamin B12 
C) Zinc 
D) All of these

Question 4

Compare the nutrient/kcaloric needs of a woman during pregnancy and the nutrient/kcaloric needs of a woman who is breastfeeding a newborn.

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy - During the first trimester o

Question 5

During the first 6 months,the macronutrient that contributes the most energy to an infants' diet is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

The cell produced by the union of sperm and ovum during fertilization is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) embryo. 
B) fetus. 
C) zygote. 
D) trophoblast. 
A) embryo. 
B) fetus. 
C) zygote. 
D) trophoblast.

Question 7

The leading cause of preventable birth defects and mental retardation during pregnancy is:

Accepted Answer

A) tobacco use. 
B) coffee consumption. 
C) cocaine abuse. 
D) alcohol abuse. 
A) tobacco use. 
B) coffee consumption. 
C) cocaine abuse. 
D) alcohol abuse.

Question 8

To supply the developing fetus with the calcium required for teeth and bones,pregnant women should:

Accepted Answer

A) take 1200 mg of supplemental calcium per day. 
B) consume an additional 2 servings of dairy products daily. 
C) consume the same amount of calcium that is recommended for non-pregnant women. 
D) increase calcium intake by 600 mg/day. 
A) take 1200 mg of supplemental calcium per day. 
B) consume an additional 2 servings of dairy products daily. 
C) consume the same amount of calcium that is recommended for non-pregnant women. 
D) increase calcium intake by 600 mg/day.

Question 9

Older women (>40 years of age)are at increased risk of having a baby born with:

Accepted Answer

A) PKU. 
B) Down syndrome. 
C) fetal alcohol syndrome. 
D) All of these. 
A) PKU. 
B) Down syndrome. 
C) fetal alcohol syndrome. 
D) All of these.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a teratogen?

Accepted Answer

A) Nicotine in cigarette smoke 
B) Some vitamins 
C) Alcohol 
D) All of these 
A) Nicotine in cigarette smoke 
B) Some vitamins 
C) Alcohol 
D) All of these

Question 11

Which of the following is associated with preeclampsia?

Accepted Answer

A) Elevated blood glucose levels 
B) Increased blood pressure 
C) Low fasting blood glucose levels 
D) Severe diarrhea 
A) Elevated blood glucose levels 
B) Increased blood pressure 
C) Low fasting blood glucose levels 
D) Severe diarrhea

Question 12

What is responsible for the greatest proportion of maternal weight gain during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

The average newborn baby is 7-

Question 13

There is a strong correlation between length of gestation and:

Accepted Answer

A) the gender of the fetus. 
B) birth order. 
C) an infant's birth weight. 
D) All of these. 
A) the gender of the fetus. 
B) birth order. 
C) an infant's birth weight. 
D) All of these.

Question 14

The ___ is a fluid-filled membrane that surrounds the unborn baby and provides protection.

Accepted Answer

A) placenta 
B) amniotic sac 
C) trophoblast 
D) blastocyst 
A) placenta 
B) amniotic sac 
C) trophoblast 
D) blastocyst

Question 15

Energy requirements per unit of body weight in newborn infants are __________ those of an adult.

Accepted Answer

A) greater than 
B) less than 
C) approximately equal to 
D) dependent on the size of the infant 
A) greater than 
B) less than 
C) approximately equal to 
D) dependent on the size of the infant

Question 16

Excess weight gain during pregnancy can increase the mother's risk for:

Accepted Answer

A) premature delivery. 
B) having a low-birth-weight infant. 
C) pelvic stress fractures. 
D) gestational diabetes. 
A) premature delivery. 
B) having a low-birth-weight infant. 
C) pelvic stress fractures. 
D) gestational diabetes.

Infants born weighing 4.5 pounds are classified as:

Compared to formula-fed babies,babies receiving breast milk:

During pregnancy,enhanced red blood cell formation and cell division increase the requirements for which of the following micronutrients?

Compare the nutrient/kcaloric needs of a woman during pregnancy and the nutrient/kcaloric needs of a woman who is breastfeeding a newborn.

During the first 6 months,the macronutrient that contributes the most energy to an infants' diet is:

The cell produced by the union of sperm and ovum during fertilization is called a(n):

The leading cause of preventable birth defects and mental retardation during pregnancy is:

To supply the developing fetus with the calcium required for teeth and bones,pregnant women should:

Older women (>40 years of age)are at increased risk of having a baby born with:

Which of the following is an example of a teratogen?

Which of the following is associated with preeclampsia?

What is responsible for the greatest proportion of maternal weight gain during pregnancy?

There is a strong correlation between length of gestation and:

The ___ is a fluid-filled membrane that surrounds the unborn baby and provides protection.

Energy requirements per unit of body weight in newborn infants are __________ those of an adult.

Excess weight gain during pregnancy can increase the mother's risk for:

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

Focus on Biotechnology

Focus On Eating Disorders

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Supplements

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Exam 14: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Infants born weighing 4.5 pounds are classified as:

Compared to formula-fed babies,babies receiving breast milk:

During pregnancy,enhanced red blood cell formation and cell division increase the requirements for which of the following micronutrients?

Compare the nutrient/kcaloric needs of a woman during pregnancy and the nutrient/kcaloric needs of a woman who is breastfeeding a newborn.

During the first 6 months,the macronutrient that contributes the most energy to an infants' diet is:

The cell produced by the union of sperm and ovum during fertilization is called a(n):

The leading cause of preventable birth defects and mental retardation during pregnancy is:

To supply the developing fetus with the calcium required for teeth and bones,pregnant women should:

Older women (>40 years of age)are at increased risk of having a baby born with:

Which of the following is an example of a teratogen?

Which of the following is associated with preeclampsia?

What is responsible for the greatest proportion of maternal weight gain during pregnancy?

There is a strong correlation between length of gestation and:

The ___ is a fluid-filled membrane that surrounds the unborn baby and provides protection.

Energy requirements per unit of body weight in newborn infants are __________ those of an adult.

Excess weight gain during pregnancy can increase the mother's risk for:

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

Focus on Biotechnology

Focus On Eating Disorders

Focus On Phytochemicals

Focus on Supplements

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