Question 1

Which statement is FALSE regarding vitamin D during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) African-Americans have a higher percentage of deficiency. 
B) Dietary requirements increase by 50%. 
C) Vitamin D is important to support absorption of dietary calcium. 
D) 70% of pregnant women have low vitamin D levels. 
A) African-Americans have a higher percentage of deficiency. 
B) Dietary requirements increase by 50%. 
C) Vitamin D is important to support absorption of dietary calcium. 
D) 70% of pregnant women have low vitamin D levels.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

The "let-down" reflex refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) hormonal changes which initiate the process of birth. 
B) postpartum depression that mothers experience following birth. 
C) muscular contractions which push the infant through the birth canal. 
D) a hormonal reflex that causes milk to be released from the milk ducts and flow to the nipple. 
A) hormonal changes which initiate the process of birth. 
B) postpartum depression that mothers experience following birth. 
C) muscular contractions which push the infant through the birth canal. 
D) a hormonal reflex that causes milk to be released from the milk ducts and flow to the nipple.

Question 5

Which statement best describes dietary fat requirements during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Extra fat is required to provide fuel for the developing fetus. 
B) Fat should make up 45% of the kcalories consumed. 
C) Total fat does not need to increase,however,there is an increased requirement for essential fatty acids. 
D) Fish oil supplements are highly recommended. 
A) Extra fat is required to provide fuel for the developing fetus. 
B) Fat should make up 45% of the kcalories consumed. 
C) Total fat does not need to increase,however,there is an increased requirement for essential fatty acids. 
D) Fish oil supplements are highly recommended.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The average newborn baby is 7-

Question 7

Which of the following women should gain the most weight during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) A women with a pre-pregnancy BMI of 22 
B) A 43-year-old woman 
C) A woman carrying twins 
D) A women with a pre-pregnancy BMI of 29 
A) A women with a pre-pregnancy BMI of 22 
B) A 43-year-old woman 
C) A woman carrying twins 
D) A women with a pre-pregnancy BMI of 29

Question 8

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.

Question 9

Down Syndrome is:

Accepted Answer

A) due to a chromosomal abnormality. 
B) caused by poor folate intake early in pregnancy. 
C) strongly related to drinking alcohol during pregnancy. 
D) the result of exposure to radiation (x-rays)during the first trimester of pregnancy. 
A) due to a chromosomal abnormality. 
B) caused by poor folate intake early in pregnancy. 
C) strongly related to drinking alcohol during pregnancy. 
D) the result of exposure to radiation (x-rays)during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Protein - The RDA is increased to meet n

Question 11

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 12

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 13

How does gaining TOO LITTLE weight during pregnancy affect fetal birth weight?

Accepted Answer

Gaining less than 15 lbs during pregnanc

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Infant - Breast milk meets the unique nu

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) iron; high blood pressure 
B) vitamin B12; diabetes 
C) calcium; cognitive deficits 
D) folic acid; neural tube defects 
A) iron; high blood pressure 
B) vitamin B12; diabetes 
C) calcium; cognitive deficits 
D) folic acid; neural tube defects

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) prolactin. 
B) estrogen. 
C) oxytocin. 
D) prolactin stimulating hormone. 
A) prolactin. 
B) estrogen. 
C) oxytocin. 
D) prolactin stimulating hormone.

Question 20

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.

Exam 14: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Which statement is FALSE regarding vitamin D during pregnancy?

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

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

The "let-down" reflex refers to:

Which statement best describes dietary fat requirements during pregnancy?

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

Which of the following women should gain the most weight during pregnancy?

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

Down Syndrome is:

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

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

Infants born at 35 weeks of gestation are classified as:

How does gaining TOO LITTLE weight during pregnancy affect fetal birth weight?

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

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

Neural tube defects in offspring are most closely associated with:

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

Which of the following is an example of a teratogen?

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

Which statement about water requirements during pregnancy is FALSE?

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Nutrition Guidelines: Applying the Science of Nutrition

Digestion, absorption, and Metabolism

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Lipids: Triglycerides, phospholipids, and Cholesterol

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 Minerals

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Nutrition From Infancy to Adolescence

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