Question 1

All of the following are true about dietary supplements during pregnancy EXCEPT

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A)   overdoses of vitamin B-12 could cause birth defects.
B)   overdoses of vitamin A could cause spontaneous abortion.
C)   prenatal supplements commonly contain iron and folate.
D)   supplements made of distilled fish oil can be a useful source of omega-3 fatty acids.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

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Question 3

Preterm infants

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A)   have minimal nutritional problems.
B)   may have problems sucking and swallowing.
C)   will almost always die.
D)   are born with adequate mineral and fat stores.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

During pregnancy, symptoms such as high blood pressure, excess protein in the urine, edema, changes in blood clotting, and seizures are associated with a condition called

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A)   essential hypertension.
B)   eclampsia.
C)   preeclampsia.
D)   secondary hypertension.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Barb wants to make sure she gets adequate folate during her pregnancy. She should do which of the following?

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A)   Drink more milk.
B)   Eat more ready-to-eat breakfast cereals.
C)   Eat more meat.
D)   Eat more legumes.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following is true about lifestyle habits and pregnancy?

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A)   Repeated intake of four or more alcoholic drinks at one sitting is harmful to the fetus.
B)   It is vital that mothers abstain from NutraSweet because the phenylalanine present can cause mental retardation in most babies.
C)   Cigarette smoking should be limited to one pack per day.
D)   The only risk to the baby when a mother uses cocaine is cocaine addiction.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D) A

Question 7

The RDA for protein increases by an additional ______ grams per day during pregnancy.

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A)   5
B)   15
C)   25
D)   35E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Women who experience infertility related to high levels of testosterone and insulin may have

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A)   PCOS.
B)   SGA.
C)   LBW.
D)   GDM.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Women suffering from chronic alcoholism produce children with a recognizable pattern of malformations called

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A)   chronic cirrhosis.
B)   alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorders.
C)   cystic fibrosis.
D)   fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) .E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

During each feeding, human milk changes composition in which of the following ways?

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A)   carbohydrate increases
B)   fat increases
C)   minerals decrease
D)   protein decreasesE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Consumption of non-food items such as laundry starch, ice, and dirt is known as

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A)   hyperemesis.
B)   pica.
C)   pregnancy-induced hypertension.
D)   eclampsia.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

To reduce oxidative damage to her eggs, a woman should consume

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A)   zinc supplements.
B)   3 servings per day of dairy foods.
C)   brightly colored fruits and vegetables.
D)   beta-carotene supplements.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

All of the following are advantages of breastfeeding EXCEPT

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A)   breastfed infants have fewer gastrointestinal infections.
B)   breastfed infants have fewer respiratory infections.
C)   breast milk is free of environmental contaminants.
D)   breastfeeding is less expensive than formula-feeding.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

A low-birth-weight infant weighs ______ pounds.

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A)   6.5 to 7.5
B)   5.5 to 6.5
C)   less than 5.5
D)   less than 3.5E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

The first trimester of pregnancy

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A)   involves a rapid increase in cell size rather than cell number.
B)   is the least critical time during fetal development.
C)   is a time of particular importance to avoid nutritional deficiencies and environmental exposures that could harm the fetus.
D)   is a time when nutritional deficiencies have little effect on the developing fetus.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Rich in immune factors, the milk made by the mother's breast during the first few days after birth is

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A)   prolactin.
B)   hindmilk.
C)   foremilk.
D)   colostrum.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

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The answer of Match the following terms with the descriptions...

Question 18

The hormone that stimulates milk synthesis is

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A)   estrogen.
B)   progesterone.
C)   prolactin.
D)   oxytocin.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above C

Question 19

During the first trimester, a woman should gain ______ pounds.

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A)   1 to 2
B)   2 to 4
C)   5 to 9
D)   10 to 14E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

The organ that nourishes the fetus in the mother's womb is called the

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A)   ovum.
B)   umbilicus.
C)   placenta.
D)   embryo.E) All of the above
F) A) and B) C

Exam 14: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

All of the following are true about dietary supplements during pregnancy EXCEPT

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

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Preterm infants

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During pregnancy, symptoms such as high blood pressure, excess protein in the urine, edema, changes in blood clotting, and seizures are associated with a condition called

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Barb wants to make sure she gets adequate folate during her pregnancy. She should do which of the following?

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Which of the following is true about lifestyle habits and pregnancy?

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The RDA for protein increases by an additional ______ grams per day during pregnancy.

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Women who experience infertility related to high levels of testosterone and insulin may have

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Women suffering from chronic alcoholism produce children with a recognizable pattern of malformations called

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During each feeding, human milk changes composition in which of the following ways?

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Consumption of non-food items such as laundry starch, ice, and dirt is known as

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To reduce oxidative damage to her eggs, a woman should consume

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All of the following are advantages of breastfeeding EXCEPT

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A low-birth-weight infant weighs ______ pounds.

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The first trimester of pregnancy

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Rich in immune factors, the milk made by the mother's breast during the first few days after birth is

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

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The hormone that stimulates milk synthesis is

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During the first trimester, a woman should gain ______ pounds.

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The organ that nourishes the fetus in the mother's womb is called the

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