Question 1

Endometriosis is defined as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  scarring and blockage of the fallopian tubes 
B)  the condition in which endometrial tissue becomes embedded within other body tissues 
C)  a modification of pregnancy hormones that results in infertility 
D)  an infection of the cervix 
E)  the inability to get pregnant 
A)  scarring and blockage of the fallopian tubes 
B)  the condition in which endometrial tissue becomes embedded within other body tissues 
C)  a modification of pregnancy hormones that results in infertility 
D)  an infection of the cervix 
E)  the inability to get pregnant

Question 2

Combination hormonal contraceptives are least likely to be associated with _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  weight gain 
B)  decreased blood levels of HDL cholesterol 
C)  increased risk of blood clots 
D)  increased levels of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol 
E)  increased blood glucose and insulin 
A)  weight gain 
B)  decreased blood levels of HDL cholesterol 
C)  increased risk of blood clots 
D)  increased levels of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol 
E)  increased blood glucose and insulin

Question 3

The Healthy People 2020 objectives related to infant health include reductions in preterm birth rates, incidence of spina bifida, and neural tube defects. Define neural tube defects and describe the time frame for their development after conception. Also, discuss any recommended behavioral or nutritional interventions important for women considering pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

Neural tube defects (NTDs are a group of

Question 4

Weight gain is the recommended first-line treatment for amenorrhea related to low body weight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The first half of the menstrual cycle is called the _____ phase.

Accepted Answer

A)  follicular 
B)  luteal 
C)  estrogen 
D)  primordial 
E)  menses 
A)  follicular 
B)  luteal 
C)  estrogen 
D)  primordial 
E)  menses

Question 6

During the preconception period, factors such as weight statu s; folic acid, iron, and antioxidant intake; and dietary supplement use would be addressed as part of the nutrition care process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What types of services are offered as part of preconceptional care?

Accepted Answer

Increasingly, routine preconceptional he

Question 8

In a study conducted in Vietnam, the offspring of women given multivitamin supplements before conception were less likely to be stunted and had better fine motor skills at age 2 than women who received only _____ supplements.

Accepted Answer

A)  iron 
B)  zinc 
C)  folic acid 
D)  retinoic acid 
E)  iodine 
A)  iron 
B)  zinc 
C)  folic acid 
D)  retinoic acid 
E)  iodine

Question 9

The National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has developed a set of standards called _____ to serve as guidelines for the delivery of nutrition services.

Accepted Answer

A)  the Nutrition Care Process 
B)  Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children 
C)  the preconception health services 
D)  the pregnancy health standards 
E)  the preconception nutrition guidelines 
A)  the Nutrition Care Process 
B)  Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children 
C)  the preconception health services 
D)  the pregnancy health standards 
E)  the preconception nutrition guidelines

Question 10

Obesity is generally indicated by body mass index values over _____ kg/m2.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 
B)  29 
C)  25.5 
D)  40 
E)  30 
A)  20 
B)  29 
C)  25.5 
D)  40 
E)  30

Question 11

Which factor has been linked to impaired fertility in males but not females?

Accepted Answer

A)  high sperm count 
B)  oxidative stress 
C)  exercise 
D)  excessive heat to the gonads 
E)  Poor iron stores 
A)  high sperm count 
B)  oxidative stress 
C)  exercise 
D)  excessive heat to the gonads 
E)  Poor iron stores

Question 12

Which hormone(s) trigger(s) the production of testosterone by the testes?

Accepted Answer

A)  follicle-stimulating hormone 
B)  luteinizing hormone 
C)  progesterone 
D)  luteinizing hormone and progesterone 
E)  follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone 
A)  follicle-stimulating hormone 
B)  luteinizing hormone 
C)  progesterone 
D)  luteinizing hormone and progesterone 
E)  follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone

Question 13

Fertility usually resumes immediately after discontinuing the use of contraceptives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The _____ phase of the menstrual cycle occurs after ovulation.

Accepted Answer

A)  follicular 
B)  luteal 
C)  estrogen 
D)  primordial 
E)  menstruation 
A)  follicular 
B)  luteal 
C)  estrogen 
D)  primordial 
E)  menstruation

Question 15

A couple trying to become pregnant for six months without success is seeking medical care. The man has a body mass index of 28, and the woman has recently had irregular menses. During their medical visit, the woman mentioned that she had recently lost 10 pounds in a short time because she was worried about gaining too much weight during a future pregnancy. What types of dietary or lifestyle behaviors would be important to discuss?

Accepted Answer

The man's body mass index indicates that

Question 16

Fertility refers to the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  biological capacity to bear children 
B)  desire to bear children 
C)  actual production of children 
D)  number of births per 1000 miscarriages 
E)  number of births per 1000 women of childbearing age 
A)  biological capacity to bear children 
B)  desire to bear children 
C)  actual production of children 
D)  number of births per 1000 miscarriages 
E)  number of births per 1000 women of childbearing age

Question 17

How might male reproductive health suffer because of inadequate intake of antioxidant nutrients?

Accepted Answer

Antioxidant nutrients are needed to prot

Question 18

Ovulation results from a surge in the _____ hormone.

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen 
B)  progesterone 
C)  luteinizing 
D)  follicle-stimulating 
E)  gonadotropin-releasing 
A)  estrogen 
B)  progesterone 
C)  luteinizing 
D)  follicle-stimulating 
E)  gonadotropin-releasing

Question 19

Describe the sources of disruption s in fertility in males and females.

Accepted Answer

The intricate mechanisms that regulate f

Question 20

Exposure to high levels of _____ is related to decreased sperm production and abnormal sperm motility and shape.

Accepted Answer

A)  zinc 
B)  iron 
C)  lead 
D)  iodine 
E)  selenium 
A)  zinc 
B)  iron 
C)  lead 
D)  iodine 
E)  selenium

Endometriosis is defined as _____.

Combination hormonal contraceptives are least likely to be associated with _____.

Weight gain is the recommended first-line treatment for amenorrhea related to low body weight.

The first half of the menstrual cycle is called the _____ phase.

During the preconception period, factors such as weight statu s; folic acid, iron, and antioxidant intake; and dietary supplement use would be addressed as part of the nutrition care process.

What types of services are offered as part of preconceptional care?

In a study conducted in Vietnam, the offspring of women given multivitamin supplements before conception were less likely to be stunted and had better fine motor skills at age 2 than women who received only _____ supplements.

The National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has developed a set of standards called _____ to serve as guidelines for the delivery of nutrition services.

Obesity is generally indicated by body mass index values over _____ kg/m².

Which factor has been linked to impaired fertility in males but not females?

Which hormone(s) trigger(s) the production of testosterone by the testes?

Fertility usually resumes immediately after discontinuing the use of contraceptives.

The _____ phase of the menstrual cycle occurs after ovulation.

Fertility refers to the _____.

How might male reproductive health suffer because of inadequate intake of antioxidant nutrients?

Ovulation results from a surge in the _____ hormone.

Describe the sources of disruption s in fertility in males and females.

Exposure to high levels of _____ is related to decreased sperm production and abnormal sperm motility and shape.

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Lactation

Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions

Infant Nutrition

Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adult Nutrition

Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition and Older Adults

Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions

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Exam 2: Preconception Nutrition

Endometriosis is defined as _____.

Combination hormonal contraceptives are least likely to be associated with _____.

Weight gain is the recommended first-line treatment for amenorrhea related to low body weight.

The first half of the menstrual cycle is called the _____ phase.

During the preconception period, factors such as weight statu s; folic acid, iron, and antioxidant intake; and dietary supplement use would be addressed as part of the nutrition care process.

What types of services are offered as part of preconceptional care?

In a study conducted in Vietnam, the offspring of women given multivitamin supplements before conception were less likely to be stunted and had better fine motor skills at age 2 than women who received only _____ supplements.

The National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has developed a set of standards called _____ to serve as guidelines for the delivery of nutrition services.

Obesity is generally indicated by body mass index values over _____ kg/m2.

Which factor has been linked to impaired fertility in males but not females?

Which hormone(s) trigger(s) the production of testosterone by the testes?

Fertility usually resumes immediately after discontinuing the use of contraceptives.

The _____ phase of the menstrual cycle occurs after ovulation.

Fertility refers to the _____.

How might male reproductive health suffer because of inadequate intake of antioxidant nutrients?

Ovulation results from a surge in the _____ hormone.

Describe the sources of disruption s in fertility in males and females.

Exposure to high levels of _____ is related to decreased sperm production and abnormal sperm motility and shape.

Nutrition Basics

Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Nutrition During Pregnancy: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition During Lactation

Nutrition During Lactation: Conditions and Interventions

Infant Nutrition

Infant Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition

Toddler and Preschooler Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition

Child and Preadolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adolescent Nutrition

Adolescent Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Adult Nutrition

Adult Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

Nutrition and Older Adults

Nutrition and Older Adults: Conditions and Interventions

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Obesity is generally indicated by body mass index values over _____ kg/m².