Question 1

Women with a pre-pregnancy body mass index ________ have the lowest risk of a complicated pregnancy and delivery.

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) between 19.8 and 26.0 kg/m2 
C) between 26.5 and 30.0 kg/m2 
D) > 30.0 kg/m2 
A) 2 
B) between 19.8 and 26.0 kg/m2 
C) between 26.5 and 30.0 kg/m2 
D) > 30.0 kg/m2

Question 2

The brain grows the most rapidly in the:

Accepted Answer

A) first year of life. 
B) first three years of life. 
C) fourth year of life. 
D) first year of puberty. 
A) first year of life. 
B) first three years of life. 
C) fourth year of life. 
D) first year of puberty.

Question 3

A preterm infant is one that is born:

Accepted Answer

A) weighing less than 2 500 g. 
B) less than 44 cm long. 
C) before 38 weeks gestation. 
D) prior to the full development of the respiratory system. 
A) weighing less than 2 500 g. 
B) less than 44 cm long. 
C) before 38 weeks gestation. 
D) prior to the full development of the respiratory system.

Question 4

The absorption of calcium increases during pregnancy because:

Accepted Answer

A) high levels of the active form of vitamin D enhance calcium absorption. 
B) low levels of estrogen enhance calcium absorption. 
C) pregnant women crave more calcium during this time. 
D) more calcium is excreted. 
A) high levels of the active form of vitamin D enhance calcium absorption. 
B) low levels of estrogen enhance calcium absorption. 
C) pregnant women crave more calcium during this time. 
D) more calcium is excreted.

Question 5

Janine is four months pregnant and has been craving laundry starch. Janine has a disorder called:

Accepted Answer

A) amylase cravings. 
B) pica. 
C) post conception cravings. 
D) food aversion. 
A) amylase cravings. 
B) pica. 
C) post conception cravings. 
D) food aversion.

Question 6

Raymond is looking after his newborn son Edward while his wife is out for coffee with some of her friends. Edward has been crying for quite a while and Raymond thinks he is hungry. He knows his wife will not be home for another 30 minutes to breastfeed and considers heating up some cow's milk from the fridge to feed Edward in the meantime. He asks you if this is a good idea. How would you respond?

Accepted Answer

I would explain to Raymond that breast m

Question 7

Which of the following individuals would have the LOWEST risk of developing gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) a 23-year-old female with a BMI of 34 kg/m2 
B) a 31-year-old female with a BMI of 20 kg/m2 
C) a 38-year-old female of Aboriginal origin 
D) a female who has previously given birth to a large-for-gestational-age infant 
A) a 23-year-old female with a BMI of 34 kg/m2 
B) a 31-year-old female with a BMI of 20 kg/m2 
C) a 38-year-old female of Aboriginal origin 
D) a female who has previously given birth to a large-for-gestational-age infant

Question 8

Corn syrup and honey may be dangerous for infants because they may contain:

Accepted Answer

A) Salmonella. 
B) Clostridium botulinum. 
C) sucrose. 
D) fructose. 
A) Salmonella. 
B) Clostridium botulinum. 
C) sucrose. 
D) fructose.

Question 9

Nilaya's pre-pregnancy protein requirement was 48 grams per day. Nilaya gave birth to a baby girl two months ago and is breastfeeding. What should her protein intake be to support lactation?

Accepted Answer

A) 48 g/d 
B) 66 g/d 
C) 73 g/d 
D) 128 g/d 
A) 48 g/d 
B) 66 g/d 
C) 73 g/d 
D) 128 g/d

Question 10

Which of the following are cues that an infant is ready to accept solid foods?

Accepted Answer

A) The infant can stand without support. 
B) The infant's tongue extrusion reflex has begun to abate. 
C) The infant is at least three months old. 
D) The infant can talk. 
A) The infant can stand without support. 
B) The infant's tongue extrusion reflex has begun to abate. 
C) The infant is at least three months old. 
D) The infant can talk.

Question 11

During the first trimester, women are advised to gain:

Accepted Answer

A) 0)5-2.0 kg. 
B) 1)0-3.0 kg. 
C) 1)5-3.5 kg 
D) 2)0-4.0 kg 
A) 0)5-2.0 kg. 
B) 1)0-3.0 kg. 
C) 1)5-3.5 kg 
D) 2)0-4.0 kg

Question 12

From the third month to term, the developing human is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Desiree has been consuming a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet for the past seven years. She has recently found out she is pregnant. Her husband tells you he is concerned about her nutrition and would like her to consume meat products during her pregnancy. Explain to her husband the concerns, if any, about following a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

I would tell him that a healthy lacto-ov

Question 14

Inadequate intakes of ________ during pregnancy are associated with neural tube defects in the fetus.

Accepted Answer

A) protein 
B) iron 
C) folate 
D) calcium 
A) protein 
B) iron 
C) folate 
D) calcium

Question 15

Pamela's doctor has just explained to her that her four-month-old daughter's digestive problems are due to the fact that she is lactose intolerant. What would you recommend Pamela feed her daughter.

Accepted Answer

I would recommend that Pamela consider f

Question 16

Unpasteurized milk and cheeses should be avoided during pregnancy because they may contain:

Accepted Answer

A) salmonella. 
B) trichonosis. 
C) Listeria monocytogenes. 
D) mercury. 
A) salmonella. 
B) trichonosis. 
C) Listeria monocytogenes. 
D) mercury.

Question 17

Neema has just registered for a prenatal yoga class and a prenatal water aerobics class. Her mother-in-law is very concerned and argues that physical activity during pregnancy will be harmful. What information could you provide Neema with to help her convince her mother-in-law that it is safe for her to exercise during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

I would tell Neema that exercise is reco

Question 18

The primary cause of heartburn during pregnancy is:

Accepted Answer

A) increased stress. 
B) overeating by the mother. 
C) intolerance to prenatal vitamins. 
D) relaxation of the smooth muscles in the lower esophageal sphincter. 
A) increased stress. 
B) overeating by the mother. 
C) intolerance to prenatal vitamins. 
D) relaxation of the smooth muscles in the lower esophageal sphincter.

Question 19

Which of the following is likely to occur in a fetus if the mother has well-controlled gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

A) increased risk of trauma during delivery 
B) increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes 
C) increased risk of obesity 
D) There will be no ill effects. 
A) increased risk of trauma during delivery 
B) increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes 
C) increased risk of obesity 
D) There will be no ill effects.

Question 20

Leandra is a new mom, who has been breastfeeding for 8 weeks. In order to reduce the risk of dehydration and optimize milk production she should consume ________ litres of total water per day.

Accepted Answer

A) 2)3 
B) 2)7 
C) 3)2 
D) 3)8 
A) 2)3 
B) 2)7 
C) 3)2 
D) 3)8

Women with a pre-pregnancy body mass index ________ have the lowest risk of a complicated pregnancy and delivery.

The brain grows the most rapidly in the:

A preterm infant is one that is born:

The absorption of calcium increases during pregnancy because:

Janine is four months pregnant and has been craving laundry starch. Janine has a disorder called:

Which of the following individuals would have the LOWEST risk of developing gestational diabetes?

Corn syrup and honey may be dangerous for infants because they may contain:

Nilaya's pre-pregnancy protein requirement was 48 grams per day. Nilaya gave birth to a baby girl two months ago and is breastfeeding. What should her protein intake be to support lactation?

Which of the following are cues that an infant is ready to accept solid foods?

During the first trimester, women are advised to gain:

From the third month to term, the developing human is called a(n):

Inadequate intakes of ________ during pregnancy are associated with neural tube defects in the fetus.

Pamela's doctor has just explained to her that her four-month-old daughter's digestive problems are due to the fact that she is lactose intolerant. What would you recommend Pamela feed her daughter.

Unpasteurized milk and cheeses should be avoided during pregnancy because they may contain:

The primary cause of heartburn during pregnancy is:

Which of the following is likely to occur in a fetus if the mother has well-controlled gestational diabetes?

Leandra is a new mom, who has been breastfeeding for 8 weeks. In order to reduce the risk of dehydration and optimize milk production she should consume ________ litres of total water per day.

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

Women with a pre-pregnancy body mass index ________ have the lowest risk of a complicated pregnancy and delivery.

The brain grows the most rapidly in the:

A preterm infant is one that is born:

The absorption of calcium increases during pregnancy because:

Janine is four months pregnant and has been craving laundry starch. Janine has a disorder called:

Which of the following individuals would have the LOWEST risk of developing gestational diabetes?

Corn syrup and honey may be dangerous for infants because they may contain:

Nilaya's pre-pregnancy protein requirement was 48 grams per day. Nilaya gave birth to a baby girl two months ago and is breastfeeding. What should her protein intake be to support lactation?

Which of the following are cues that an infant is ready to accept solid foods?

During the first trimester, women are advised to gain:

From the third month to term, the developing human is called a(n):

Inadequate intakes of ________ during pregnancy are associated with neural tube defects in the fetus.

Pamela's doctor has just explained to her that her four-month-old daughter's digestive problems are due to the fact that she is lactose intolerant. What would you recommend Pamela feed her daughter.

Unpasteurized milk and cheeses should be avoided during pregnancy because they may contain:

The primary cause of heartburn during pregnancy is:

Which of the following is likely to occur in a fetus if the mother has well-controlled gestational diabetes?

Leandra is a new mom, who has been breastfeeding for 8 weeks. In order to reduce the risk of dehydration and optimize milk production she should consume ________ litres of total water per day.

The Role of Nutrition in Our Health

Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: Are We Really What We Eat

Carbohydrates: Plant-Derived Energy Nutrients

Lipids: Essential Energy-Supplying Nutrients

Proteins: Crucial Components of All Body Tissues

Metabolism: From Food to Life

Micronutrients, Phytochemicals, and Functional Foods

Nutrients Involved in Energy Metabolism

Nutrients Involved in Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Nutrients Involved in Antioxidant Function

Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Nutrients Involved in Blood Health and Immunity

Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Body Weight

Nutrition and Physical Activity: Keys to Good Health

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: the Later Years

Malnutrition at Home and Around the World

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