Question 1

What is the name given to the human organism two to eight weeks after fertilization and the stage at which the digestive system is formed?

Accepted Answer

A) Fetus 
B) Embryo 
C) Ectoderm 
D) Mesoderm

Question 2

Jane is visiting with her doctor during her 2nd trimester of pregnancy and has just revealed her strange cravings.The doctor declared that Jane is experiencing pica,which is causing her intense craving for

Accepted Answer

A) dirt. 
B) garlic. 
C) pickles. 
D) pepperoni.

Question 3

To help alleviate pregnancy-related nausea,all of the following actions are recommended EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) eat dry toast or dry crackers. 
B) avoid milk when feeling nauseated. 
C) avoid orange juice when feeling nauseated. 
D) eat large,infrequent meals so as to limit contact time with food.

Question 4

Examine the following menu for a pregnant woman. $\begin{array}{ll}
\underline {\text { Breaktast } }&\underline { \text { Lunch } }\
-2 \text { scrambled eggs } & \text { - } 2 \text { pieces }(4 \mathrm{oz}) \text { fried } \
1 \text { crushed wheat } & \text { chicken } \
\text { English muffin } & \text { - } 2 \text { wheat rolls w/butter } \
1 \text { cup orange juice } & -1 / 2 \text { cup mashed }\
 & \text { potatoes and gravy }\
 & \text {.- Iced tea  }\
\end{array}$

$\underline {Supper}$
- 3 oz pork chop
- 1 ear corn on the cob
- Lettuce and tomato salad with 2 tbsp dressing
-  1  slice hread  According to the recommended food intake for pregnancy,which of the following food groups is the only one that is provided in sufficient amounts by this menu?

Accepted Answer

A) Milk 
B) Protein foods 
C) Vegetables 
D) Grains

Question 5

Which of the following reflects one of the effects of alcohol intake on lactation?

Accepted Answer

A) It does not pass into the breast milk 
B) It hinders the infant's ability to breastfeed 
C) It mildly stimulates breast milk production 
D) It passes into the breast milk but is degraded by enzymes in breast tissue

Question 6

All of the following are features of older pregnant women in comparison with younger pregnant women EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) maternal mortality rates are lower. 
B) fetal mortality rates are twice as high. 
C) cesarean delivery is twice as common. 
D) complications that arise typically reflect chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.

Question 7

A newborn infant at full gestational age has an average length of

Accepted Answer

A) 6 inches. 
B) 12 inches. 
C) 20 inches. 
D) 3 feet.

Question 8

What is the recommended range of weight gain,in lbs,during pregnancy for a normal-weight woman?

Accepted Answer

A) 10-18 
B) 19-24 
C) 25-35 
D) 38-44

Question 9

Which of the following may be effective at reducing the risk for preeclampsia?

Accepted Answer

A) Bed rest 
B) Exercise 
C) Low-protein diets 
D) Vitamin B12 supplementation

Question 10

What organ is most affected in anencephaly?

Accepted Answer

A) Liver 
B) Heart 
C) Brain 
D) Pancreas

Question 11

The process by which maternal nutrient intake affects the child's development of diseases later in life is known as

Accepted Answer

A) retrogenetics. 
B) reverse genetics. 
C) fetal programming. 
D) postpartum degenerative expression.

Question 12

According to many experts,what minimum level of alcohol intake increases the risk of giving birth to an infant with fetal alcohol syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 drink/day 
B) 2 drinks/day 
C) 4 drinks/day 
D) 7 drinks/week

Question 13

What is the acronym for the food assistance program designed to help nutritionally at-risk children,infants,and pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

A) FAP 
B) WIC 
C) EAT 
D) MOW

Question 14

During pregnancy,which of the following nutrients show a dramatic increase in absorption?

Accepted Answer

A) Salt and sugar 
B) Protein and fat 
C) Calcium and iron 
D) Thiamin and ascorbic acid

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a common feature of preeclampsia?

Accepted Answer

A) Edema 
B) Glucose intolerance 
C) Proteinuria 
D) High blood pressure

Question 16

Which of the following increases the risk of macrosomia?

Accepted Answer

A) Folate deficiency 
B) Prepregnancy obesity 
C) Postpregnancy infection 
D) Gestational oxygen deprivation

Question 17

What is the minimum recommended weight gain for the obese pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

A) 11 lbs 
B) 18 lbs 
C) 25 lbs 
D) 35 lbs

Question 18

With few exceptions,all of the following substances or practices should be totally eliminated during pregnancy EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) cigarette smoking. 
B) weight-loss dieting. 
C) artificial sweeteners. 
D) alcohol consumption.

Question 19

Which of the following is FALSE regarding iron nutrition in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) The mineral is conserved during this period 
B) Absorption of the mineral increases due to higher blood transferrin 
C) Most women enter pregnancy with adequate stores of the mineral 
D) Stores of the mineral are transferred to the fetus even with low dietary intake

Question 20

Which of the following describes the findings from studies of lactating women who exercised intensely compared with sedentary lactating women?

Accepted Answer

A) They had similar energy intakes 
B) Their milk was more nutrient dense 
C) They had a slightly greater amount of body fat 
D) Their milk contained more lactate,which altered the milk's taste

Exam 15: Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation