Exam 12: The Life Cycle Conception Through the Later Years

The National School Lunch program school lunches are designed to follow the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and to provide at least ____ of the child's nutritional requirements for the day.

The secretion rich in antibodies that precedes the production of milk by the breast is called ____.

In proportion to size, babies need more nutrients than adults.

It is important to assess the intake of all the sources of nutrients to be sure that overall consumption meets or exceeds the Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) of the Dietary Reference Intakes.

Vignette #1 Maya and Bob have been married for 5 years, have graduated from college, and have decided to start a family. Maya's mother gives her a book, How to Have a Successful Pregnancy . Bob and Maya are eager to start reading the book and give their baby the best start in life possible. Let's see how much you already know by answering the following questions. Finally, Maya is pregnant and during one of her prenatal appointments the doctor tells her that her blood pressure is elevated. She tells Maya that some of the symptoms she is experiencing are indications that she may be developing preeclampsia. What else does Maya's doctor tell her about this condition?

Normal weight gain during pregnancy amounts to about _____ pounds for a woman who begins pregnancy at a healthy weight.

A low-birthweight baby weighs less than 7 pounds at birth.

The biological changes associated with aging ____.

What is a primary indicator of an infant's future health status?

By which age has a baby usually tripled her or his birthweight?

Which of these foods would enhance the absorption of iron?

Due to increased absorption as we age, which vitamin should not be taken as a supplement by the elderly?

The prevalence of iron-deficiency anemia is higher in Mexican-American children compared to non-Hispanic black and non-Hispanic white children.

Most doctors recommend that pregnant women take a prenatal vitamin and mineral supplement every day in addition to eating a healthy diet.