Question 1

Nutrient-dense and bioavailable sources of calcium for a pregnant woman include

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A)   fruits.
B)   vegetables.
C)   legumes.
D)   low-fat milk and cheese.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Obstetricians recommend dietary sodium restrictions to treat preeclampsia.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

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A)   saturated fatty acids.
B)   trans fatty acids.
C)   cholesterol.
D)   essential fatty acids.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Prolactin

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A)  A reflex stimulated by infant sucking that causes milk release from the mother's breast ducts
B)  The first fluid secreted by the breast during late pregnancy and the first few days after birth
C)  Saclike structures in the breast that store milk
D)  Hormone released by the posterior pituitary gland to stimulate let-down of milk from storage sites in the breas
E)  Hormone released from the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate milk synthesisF) B) and E)
G) A) and E) E

Question 5

Obesity during pregnancy is associated with

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A)   high blood pressure.
B)   diabetes.
C)   surgical complications.
D)   All the above.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

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

Question 7

Which of the following is true about lactation?

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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) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Colostrum

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A)  A reflex stimulated by infant sucking that causes milk release from the mother's breast ducts
B)  The first fluid secreted by the breast during late pregnancy and the first few days after birth
C)  Saclike structures in the breast that store milk
D)  Hormone released by the posterior pituitary gland to stimulate let-down of milk from storage sites in the breas
E)  Hormone released from the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate milk synthesisF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Breast milk production requires approximately ________ kilocalories per day.

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A)   200
B)   400
C)   800
D)   1,000E) All of the above
F) A) and D) C

Question 10

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends all infants be given ________ IU of vitamin D per day until they are consuming that much from food.

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A)   400
B)   200
C)   600
D)   800E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

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

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A)   hypertension.
B)   gestational diabetes.
C)   edema.
D)   congenital hypothyroidism.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

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 phenylalanine causes 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) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Compared to formula-fed infants, breastfed infants tend to have ________ gastrointestinal infections (e.g., diarrhea) .

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A)   fewer
B)   more
C)   the same amount ofD) A) and C)
E) B) and C)

Question 14

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Zygote

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A)  Referring to any infant whose birth weight is less than the expected weight corresponding to the duration of gestation
B)  The developing offspring in utero from about the beginning of the third week to the end of the eighth week after conception
C)  Any cessation of pregnancy and expulsion of the embryo or fetus as the result of natural causes
D)  Referring to any infant weighing less than 5.5 pounds at birth
E)  The period of development of the offspring from conception to birthF) Through this organ, oxygen and nutrients from the mother's blood are transferred to the fetus and fetal wastes are removedG) Three 13- to 14-week periods into which the normal pregnancy is dividedH) The egg cell from which a fetus eventually develops if the egg is fertilized by a sperm cellI) The cell resulting from the union of an egg cell and sperm until it dividesJ) An infant born before 37 weeks of gestationK) A) and I)
L) F) and I)

Question 15

Extra kilocalories for pregnancy are needed mostly during which trimester(s) ?

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A)   First
B)   Second and third
C)   Second
D)   First and thirdE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Advantages of breastfeeding include

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A)   breastfeeding is associated with fewer ear infections.
B)   breastfeeding reduces the risk of food allergies.
C)   breast milk provides antibodies while the infant's immune system is still immature.
D)   All of these are advantages of breastfeeding.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Prenatal dietary supplements containing iron may cause ________ in some women.

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A)   constipation and nausea.
B)   brain fog
C)   high blood sugar
D)   gastrointestinal bleedingE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Avoiding lying down, eating less fat, avoiding spicy foods, and consuming liquid between meals instead of during meals are all helpful in preventing

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A)   constipation.
B)   heartburn.
C)   hemorrhoids.
D)   gestational diabetes.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 19

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) B) and C)
F) None of the above D

Question 20

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

Exam 14: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Nutrient-dense and bioavailable sources of calcium for a pregnant woman include

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Obstetricians recommend dietary sodium restrictions to treat preeclampsia.

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

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Prolactin

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Obesity during pregnancy is associated with

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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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Which of the following is true about lactation?

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Colostrum

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Breast milk production requires approximately ________ kilocalories per day.

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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends all infants be given ________ IU of vitamin D per day until they are consuming that much from food.

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

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

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Compared to formula-fed infants, breastfed infants tend to have ________ gastrointestinal infections (e.g., diarrhea) .

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Zygote

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Extra kilocalories for pregnancy are needed mostly during which trimester(s) ?

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Advantages of breastfeeding include

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Prenatal dietary supplements containing iron may cause ________ in some women.

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Avoiding lying down, eating less fat, avoiding spicy foods, and consuming liquid between meals instead of during meals are all helpful in preventing

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

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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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