Question 1

Why might a lactating woman need to take an iron supplement?

Accepted Answer

A)  To improve the flavor of breast milk
B)  To increase iron content of breast milk
C)  To replace the iron stores she lost during pregnancy
D)  To account for the re-start of menstruation that usually occurs 1-2 months postpartumE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following statements reflects current knowledge of food choices in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  A craving for pickles is a strong indicator that the body needs salt
B)  A craving for milk is a strong indicator that the body needs calcium and/or phosphorus
C)  Careful and appropriate selection of foods can meet all nutrient needs for most women
D)  Cravings and aversions to certain foods are probably the result of altered taste and smell sensitivities induced by hormonesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a feature of malnutrition in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It increases the risk for delivery of a low-birth-weight infant
B)  Around the time of conception,it increases the risk for birth defects
C)  It increases the risk for adverse effects on the child and,if the child is a female,on her children
D)  Around the time of conception,it prevents the uterus from developing fully but spares the placentaE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

A)  They occur in about 3,000 pregnancies in the United States each year
B)  They include common disorders such as liver and kidney disease
C)  They can be prevented by supplementation of the pregnant woman's diet with vitamin B12
D)  They can be prevented by supplementation of the pregnant woman's diet with vitamins A and EE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

The number of extra kcalories per day needed to produce a normal supply of milk during the first six months of lactation is approximately

Accepted Answer

A)  100.
B)  250.
C)  500.
D)  1000.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

The amount of vitamin D needed in pregnancy can be obtained by consumption of fortified milk and

Accepted Answer

A)  low-mercury fish.
B)  exposure to the sun.
C)  tropical fruit juices.
D)  vitamin D supplements.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 7

What is the risk of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome for a woman who is 40 years old compared with a 20 year old?

Accepted Answer

A)  One-half as much
B)  About the same
C)  25 times higher
D)  100 times higherE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The component of weight gain during pregnancy that is similar to the average weight of the infant at birth is the

Accepted Answer

A)  placenta.
B)  amniotic sac fluid.
C)  maternal fat stores.
D)  uterus and supporting muscles.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

What is the recommended range of weight gain,in lbs,during pregnancy for an underweight woman?

Accepted Answer

A)  15-25
B)  28-40
C)  42-50
D)  55-62E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which of the following is a feature of lactation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breast milk protein content may be enhanced by moderate exercise
B)  The volume of breast milk may be increased by drinking plenty of fluid
C)  The iron content of breast milk may be increased by taking iron supplements
D)  Breast milk quantity but not quality is most affected by nutritional inadequaciesE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

What connects the umbilical cord to the fetus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uterus
B)  Placenta
C)  Caesareas
D)  Belly buttonE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following is a feature of the WIC program?

Accepted Answer

A)  The number of children in the program is capped at 2 million
B)  It is strictly remedial and available chiefly to women living in the inner city
C)  It offers assistance to all at-risk pregnant women regardless of economic means
D)  It saves an estimated $3 in medical costs in the first two months after birth for every dollar spentE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

All of the following statements about the critical periods of cell division are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  malnutrition during pregnancy can affect fetal cell division.
B)  malnutrition during critical periods can have irreversible effects.
C)  high-nutrient-density food fed after the critical period can remedy a growth deficit.
D)  whatever nutrients are needed during a critical period must be supplied at that time.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

What is macrosomia?

Accepted Answer

A)  A neural tube defect
B)  A high-birthweight infant
C)  Excessive weight gain of the mother
D)  Abnormal cravings for carbohydrate during pregnancyE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

What is the most reliable indicator of an infant's future health status?

Accepted Answer

A)  Infant's birthweight
B)  Mother's weight before pregnancy
C)  Mother's weight gain during pregnancy
D)  Mother's nutrition status prior to pregnancyE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is the standard classification for a very-low-birthweight infant?

Accepted Answer

A)  3 1/2 lbs or less
B)  4 1/2 lbs or less
C)  5 1/2 lbs or less
D)  6 1/2 lbs or lessE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

A craving for non-food substances is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  pica.
B)  bulimia.
C)  toxemia.
D)  hyperemesis.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

A feature of heavy caffeine use in human pregnancy is that it may

Accepted Answer

A)  worsen edema.
B)  increase the risk of preterm birth.
C)  increase the risk of birth defects.
D)  increase the risk of stillborn infants.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

By what percentage does the folate RDA increase during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  25
B)  50
C)  75
D)  100E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT among the common complications experienced by pregnant obese women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypertension
B)  Pre-term birthing
C)  Gestational diabetes
D)  Postpartum infectionsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 15: Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

A craving for non-food substances is known as

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What is the risk of giving birth to a child with Down syndrome for a woman who is 40 years old compared with a 20 year old?

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Which of the following is a feature of lactation?

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Which of the following is the standard classification for a very-low-birthweight infant?

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Why might a lactating woman need to take an iron supplement?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of neural tube defects?

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A feature of heavy caffeine use in human pregnancy is that it may

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What is the recommended range of weight gain,in lbs,during pregnancy for an underweight woman?

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By what percentage does the folate RDA increase during pregnancy?

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What is the most reliable indicator of an infant's future health status?

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What connects the umbilical cord to the fetus?

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What is macrosomia?

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Which of the following is NOT among the common complications experienced by pregnant obese women?

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Which of the following is a feature of the WIC program?

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All of the following statements about the critical periods of cell division are true EXCEPT

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The number of extra kcalories per day needed to produce a normal supply of milk during the first six months of lactation is approximately

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of malnutrition in pregnancy?

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Which of the following statements reflects current knowledge of food choices in pregnancy?

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