Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

By definition,a low-birth-weight infant weighs less than ______ pounds at birth.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Breast milk production requires approximately _______ kilocalories per day.

Accepted Answer

A)  200
B)  400
C)  800
D)  1,000E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Obesity during pregnancy is associated with

Accepted Answer

A)  high blood pressure.
B)  diabetes during pregnancy.
C)  surgical complications.
D)  All the above.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbohydrate increases
B)  Fat increases
C)  Minerals decrease
D)  Protein decreasesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true regarding infant feeding?

Accepted Answer

A)  The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of a child's life.
B)  Because of its immunological benefits,infant formula is preferred over breast milk.
C)  Working mothers should avoid breastfeeding.
D)  Cows' milk can be introduced safely when the child is 3 months old.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 problems with fetal brain development.
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) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

The hormone that triggers "let down" or milk release is

Accepted Answer

A)  oxytocin.
B)  prolactin.
C)  estrogen.
D)  progesterone.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Requirements for ______ increase by 50% during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  folate
B)  sodium
C)  vitamin D
D)  pantothenic acidE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Choose the activity to avoid during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A)  SCUBA diving
B)  Brisk walking
C)  Riding a stationary bike
D)  Water aerobicsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

The U.S.Public Health Service and the March of Dimes recommend that all women of childbearing age should take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement that contains

Accepted Answer

A)  400 micrograms of folic acid.
B)  15 milligrams of iron.
C)  500 milligrams of calcium.
D)  40 milligrams of zinc.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Toxicity of ______ is linked to birth defects.

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B-12
B)  vitamin A
C)  iron
D)  folateE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Low iodine status during the first trimester of pregnancy may lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  hypertension.
B)  gestational diabetes.
C)  edema.
D)  congenital hypothyroidism.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is true about lactation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only about 50 percent of all women can breastfeed.
B)  The most significant reason why women do not breastfeed is that they cannot produce enough milk.
C)  Some women cannot breastfeed because they do not have big enough breasts.
D)  The major reason why women do not breastfeed is lack of information.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Millie's prepregnancy BMI is 18.Her weight gain goal should be ______ pounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  11 to 20
B)  15 to 25
C)  25 to 35
D)  28 to 40E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

A mineral that is especially important for male fertility is

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium.
B)  iron.
C)  zinc.
D)  potassium.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

During pregnancy,it is particularly important to make sure to consume adequate

Accepted Answer

A)  saturated fatty acids.
B)  trans fatty acids.
C)  cholesterol.
D)  essential fatty acids.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  PCOS.
B)  SGA.
C)  LBW.
D)  GDM.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: The egg cell from which a fetus eventually develops if the egg is fertilized by a sperm cell
Referring to any infant whose birth weight is less than the expected weight corresponding to the duration of gestation
The developing offspring in utero from about the beginning of the third week to the end of the eighth week after conception
An infant born before 37 weeks of gestation
Any cessation of pregnancy and expulsion of the embryo or fetus as the result of natural causes
The cell resulting from the union of an egg cell and sperm until it divides
The period of development of the offspring from conception to birth
Three 13- to 14-week periods into which the normal pregnancy is divided
Referring to any infant weighing less than 5.5 pounds at birth
Through this organ, oxygen and nutrients from the mother's blood are transferred to the fetus and fetal wastes are removed

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Exam 18: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Toxicity of ______ is linked to birth defects.

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

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Breast milk production requires approximately _______ kilocalories per day.

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During pregnancy,it is particularly important to make sure to consume adequate

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Which of the following is true about lactation?

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

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Obesity during pregnancy is associated with

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

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Which of the following statements is true regarding infant feeding?

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

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The hormone that triggers "let down" or milk release is

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Low iodine status during the first trimester of pregnancy may lead to

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A mineral that is especially important for male fertility is

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Requirements for ______ increase by 50% during pregnancy.

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By definition,a low-birth-weight infant weighs less than ______ pounds at birth.

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Millie's prepregnancy BMI is 18.Her weight gain goal should be ______ pounds.

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The U.S.Public Health Service and the March of Dimes recommend that all women of childbearing age should take a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement that contains

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Match the descriptions with the following terms.

Choose the activity to avoid during pregnancy.

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Exam 18: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Toxicity of ______ is linked to birth defects.

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

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Breast milk production requires approximately _______ kilocalories per day.

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

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