Exam 16: Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Years of Life

Nikki has decided to return to work after 6 months maternity leave and her husband Randy will stay home with their new daughter. They are concerned about switching from breast milk to formula, however, acknowledge that switching their daughter to formula might be more convenient. How would you advise Nikki and Randy? Include information on the benefits of breastfeeding and the challenges. Provide them with practical advice on how to solve their dilemma.

Caleb is six months old, and his parents have decided it is time to start him on solid foods. Which of the following would be the BEST choice for Caleb's first food?

Baby Patrick is 10 months old and weighs 12 kg. Approximately how many kilocalories should he consume each day?

Zinc absorption from supplements is inhibited by:

A full-term pregnancy lasts ________ weeks.

During lactation, the energy needs of the mother increase by ________ kilocalories a day above her prepregnancy energy needs.

The AI for fluid intake during pregnancy is ________ litres per day.

Spina Bifida and anencephaly may result from an inadequate ________ intake prior to or during pregnancy.

Sylvia has begun to introduce new foods into her eight-month-old daughter's diet. Which of the following should she avoid because it is a common allergen for infants?

________ is the point at which the ovum becomes fertilized by the sperm.

During the second and third trimesters, the energy needs of a pregnant woman increase by ________ kilocalories per day.

When breastfeeding, it is important to let the infant suckle for at least 20 minutes to ensure:

Jiao is concerned about her immune health during pregnancy and is considering taking an antioxidant supplement that contains medicinal herbs, vitamin E, and vitamin A. Would you recommend that she consume the antioxidant supplement? Explain why or why not.

Macrocytic anemia results from a deficiency of:

In the first couple of days, the breasts release ________, that is rich in protein and includes antibodies.

Tracy has been breastfeeding her son for several months now. Recently he has developed colic and has been crying for hours at a time. She is considering switching to formula feeding to see if that will help. Do you agree or disagree with this decision? Why or why not?

The current recommendation to avoid fetal alcohol syndrome is:

At what point during pregnancy is adequate folate the MOST important?

Fetal demand for iron is highest during the:

The embryo is most vulnerable to teratogens during which stage of pregnancy?