Exam 3: Preconception Nutrition: Conditions and Interventions

List some common physical symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome.

Identify a true statement about phenylketonuria.

Inadequate _____ leads to the loss of bone mineral accretion and density and increases the risk for osteoporosis and fractures.

Women with PKU must avoid the essential amino acid phenylalanine and consume a diet low in protein because _____.

Jane and Julie are in their early 30s, and both are overweight. Jane runs half marathons and participates in an aerobics class, while Julie seldom exercises. All else being equal, who has a better chance of conceiving a child?

The luteal phase of the menstrual cycle occurs after ovulation.

Which hormone is produced by the pituitary gland and stimulates ovulation and the development of the corpus luteum?

Judy has high levels of phenylalanine in her blood. Identify a correct diet for her lunch.

Signs and symptoms of celiac disease would least likely include _____.

Why do obese men tend to have low testosterone and elevated estradiol levels? Explain how this change in hormone levels affects male fertility.