Question 1

Breast milk contains less protein and more fat than milk recommended for adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Alcohol crosses the placenta and is directly toxic to the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Young children should be allowed to explore and enjoy food by eating with their fingers at first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

An embryo is the stage of human gestation from the third to the eighth week after conception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following should be entirely avoided during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A) Moderately intense physical activity 
B) Swimming pools 
C) Intake of folate 
D) Alcohol 
E) Well-cooked eggs

Question 6

The use of commercial formula for feeding an infant is most appropriate when:

Accepted Answer

A) the mother wants to sleep through the night 
B) the mother wants to be certain the infant is receiving all the necessary nutrients 
C) the mother is HIV positive 
D) the mother has previously undergone treatment for TB 
E) the mother is suffering from a cold

Question 7

Why do pediatricians advise continued use of breast milk or infant formula rather than using cow's milk throughout the first year of life?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Alcohol consumption by women during pregnancy can result in all of the following except :

Accepted Answer

A) low infant birthweight 
B) an increase in stillbirths 
C) high infant birthweight 
D) organ damage 
E) facial abnormalities

Question 9

Identify an advantage for a mother who breastfeeds her infant.

Accepted Answer

A) Being able to eat fat-rich and sugar-rich comfort food 
B) Conserving her iron stores for a few months after delivery 
C) Being able to sleep through the night without interruption 
D) Not needing to introduce any other foods to the infant for the first eight months 
E) Being able to lose pregnancy weight rapidly

Question 10

Which food should be introduced first when feeding an infant?

Accepted Answer

A) Plain yogurt 
B) Citrus fruit juice 
C) Egg white 
D) Rice cereal 
E) Cow's milk

Question 11

What should a woman who drinks a glass of wine with her dinner daily consider when she becomes pregnant?

Accepted Answer

A) One glass of red wine a day is beneficial for heart health so this practice should be continued. 
B) Alcohol can help restore her appetite if she is nauseated during her pregnancy. 
C) Even a small amount of alcohol during a critical growth period can be damaging. 
D) Alcohol can help in the transport of oxygen through the umbilical cord. 
E) A small amount of alcohol during pregnancy is healthy.

Question 12

Which of the following foods does not contain vitamin B12?

Accepted Answer

A) Meat 
B) Legumes 
C) Eggs 
D) Yogurt 
E) Milk

Question 13

A 5-month-old infant's nutrient intake should include:

Accepted Answer

A) the same amount of vitamin A as an adult's intake 
B) twice as much calcium as adults require based on the body weight 
C) an additional injection of vitamin K to prevent bleeding 
D) an excess of iron supplements 
E) the same amount of vitamin B12 as required by adults

Question 14

If you want to make your own baby food at home, it is best to:

Accepted Answer

A) puree a small amount of cooked food that has not been seasoned 
B) puree a small amount of cereal and sugar without adding salt 
C) use salted canned vegetables since they have already been cooked 
D) add honey to canned fruit before pureeing to provide more calories 
E) puree a small amount of cooked food that has been seasoned

Question 15

Describe alcohol's harmful effects on a fetus.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

What is a characteristic of colostrum?

Accepted Answer

A) It is an ingredient in some brands of infant formula. 
B) It promotes the growth of harmful bacteria in the infant's digestive tract. 
C) It makes the infant susceptible to certain diseases when consumed. 
D) It is produced during the fourth week after the infant's birth. 
E) It is a premilk secretion that contains antibodies from the mother's blood.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of preeclampsia?

Accepted Answer

A) It does not require prompt medical attention. 
B) It causes neural tube defects in infants. 
C) It is characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine. 
D) It is seen only in overweight women. 
E) It does not have any obvious symptoms.

Question 18

Which of the following is the most effective parent strategy against childhood obesity?

Accepted Answer

A) Serve separate meals and snacks for the child. 
B) Encourage frequent family outdoor activities. 
C) Save favorite high-calorie snacks as rewards. 
D) Switch to a vegetarian diet. 
E) Remove all high-calorie foods from the house.

Question 19

Which characteristic is the single most potent indicator of an infant's future health status?

Accepted Answer

A) The mother's prepregnancy weight 
B) The mother's weight gain during pregnancy 
C) The infant's birthweight 
D) The mother's postpregnancy weight 
E) The mother's birthweight

Question 20

An initial goal for obese children is to:

Accepted Answer

A) avoid making lifestyle changes until adulthood 
B) increase their rate of weight gain 
C) determine the best surgical options for weight loss 
D) maintain their current weight while they grow taller 
E) determine the most effective medication regimen

Exam 13: Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Breast milk contains less protein and more fat than milk recommended for adults.

Alcohol crosses the placenta and is directly toxic to the fetus.

Young children should be allowed to explore and enjoy food by eating with their fingers at first.

An embryo is the stage of human gestation from the third to the eighth week after conception.

Which of the following should be entirely avoided during pregnancy?

The use of commercial formula for feeding an infant is most appropriate when:

Why do pediatricians advise continued use of breast milk or infant formula rather than using cow's milk throughout the first year of life?

Alcohol consumption by women during pregnancy can result in all of the following except :

Identify an advantage for a mother who breastfeeds her infant.

Which food should be introduced first when feeding an infant?

What should a woman who drinks a glass of wine with her dinner daily consider when she becomes pregnant?

Which of the following foods does not contain vitamin B₁₂?

A 5-month-old infant's nutrient intake should include:

If you want to make your own baby food at home, it is best to:

Describe alcohol's harmful effects on a fetus.

What is a characteristic of colostrum?

Which of the following statements is true of preeclampsia?

Which of the following is the most effective parent strategy against childhood obesity?

Which characteristic is the single most potent indicator of an infant's future health status?

An initial goal for obese children is to: