Question 1

What fraction of all pregnant women in the United States are obese?

Accepted Answer

A)  1/5
B)  1/4
C)  1/3
D)  1/2E) All of the above
F) A) and C) C

Question 2

What is the placenta?

Accepted Answer

A)  An organ from which the infant receives nourishment
B)  A muscular organ within which the infant develops before birth
C)  The developing infant from the eighth week after conception until birth
D)  The developing infant during its second through eighth week after conceptionE) A) and D)
F) B) and D) A

Question 3

What is the name of the condition characterized by high blood pressure,edema,and protein in the urine of a pregnant woman?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preeclampsia
B)  Gestational diabetes
C)  Teratogenic hypertension
D)  Pregnancy-induced blood pressure crisisE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following is a feature of calcium nutrition in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The RDA increases by over 100%
B)  Intestinal absorption increases substantially
C)  Supplements are required for most women due to the increased needs
D)  Transfer of calcium from maternal stores to the fetus increases rapidly at the beginning of the second trimester and falls during the last trimesterE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following statements characterizes energy needs during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The need is proportionally greater than for most other nutrients.
B)  The increased needs are similar at the beginning and end of pregnancy.
C)  The needs increase by similar amounts in teenagers and 30-year-old women.
D)  Carbohydrates should supply a minimum of 135 g and ideally 175 g per day.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 6

Over the course of the entire pregnancy,approximately how much extra energy,in kcal,does the average pregnant woman need to consume?

Accepted Answer

A)  10,500
B)  26,000
C)  49,000
D)  72,000E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

As a means to reduce the risk of neural tube defects in newborn infants,grain products are fortified with what nutrient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Folate
B)  Thiamine
C)  Vitamin C
D)  Vitamin B12E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

What is the term for the developing infant from the eighth week after conception until birth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fetus
B)  Ovum
C)  Zygote
D)  EmbryoE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of body weight changes associated with pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weight gain is generally steady throughout pregnancy for normal-weight women
B)  Most women are unable to lose all of the weight that was gained during pregnancy
C)  Sudden,large weight gain in pregnancy may signal the development of hypotension
D)  Overweight pregnant women should gain as much weight as underweight pregnant womenE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is a characteristic of foodborne illness during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The risk for listeriosis is substantially higher in pregnant women than in other healthy adults
B)  Consumption of smoked seafood is permitted due to the beneficial effects of smoke residue on microorganisms
C)  Fish intake should be minimized due to the high lead content and susceptibility of the fetal central nervous system
D)  Foodborne pathogenic organisms are less likely to cause infection during pregnancy if the dietary intake of calcium is adequateE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Approximately what percentage of pregnancies in the United States are unplanned?

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  20
C)  35
D)  50E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following nutrients are required in higher amounts during pregnancy due to their roles in the synthesis of red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protein and chromium
B)  Folate and vitamin B12
C)  Calcium and vitamin A
D)  Vitamin E and vitamin CE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following is a characteristic of vegetarian diets during pregnancy or lactation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vegan diets require supplements of selenium,zinc,and manganese
B)  Breast milk from vegetarian women is lower in protein but higher in fiber
C)  It is possible that a vegetarian diet can support a healthy pregnancy and normal lactation
D)  The increase in appetite during pregnancy allows a vegan pregnant woman to easily meet or exceed her energy requirementsE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

What causes the "let-down reflex"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oxytocin
B)  Estrongen
C)  Prepartum amenorrhea
D)  Postpartum amenorrheaE) None of the above
F) C) and D) A

Question 15

The most common forms of neural tube defects are spina bifida and

Accepted Answer

A)  macrosomia.
B)  anencephaly.
C)  preeclampsia.
D)  cesarean section.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a general feature of zinc nutrition in pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Typical intakes are lower than the recommended amount
B)  Supplements are effective in preventing neural tube defects
C)  A secondary deficiency may develop when iron supplements are taken
D)  The mineral is needed for nucleic acid synthesis and thus cell developmentE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a normal body response to pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breast size increases
B)  Blood volume increases
C)  Body water level decreases
D)  Joint flexibility increasesE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

You work with a primary care physician to help newly pregnant women plan their diets.What vital information is needed to formulate a plan of weight gain?

Accepted Answer

A)  Weight and height
B)  Physical activity level
C)  Number of previous pregnancies
D)  Weight gain preference of the motherE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 19

Which of the following is a characteristic associated with adolescent pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The recommended weight gain is approximately 35 lbs
B)  The incidence of stillbirths and preterm births is 5-10% lower compared with adult women
C)  The incidence of pregnancy-induced hypertension is 5-10% lower compared with older women
D)  The time in labor is usually shorter than for older women because there are fewer overweight teenagersE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

What is WIC?

Accepted Answer

A)  A serious neural tube defect
B)  The World Intervention and Conception program of the United Nations
C)  An environmental contaminant that may interfere with breast milk production
D)  A food and nutrition services program for pregnant women,children,and infantsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Exam 15: Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy and Lactation

What fraction of all pregnant women in the United States are obese?

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What is the placenta?

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What is the name of the condition characterized by high blood pressure,edema,and protein in the urine of a pregnant woman?

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Which of the following is a feature of calcium nutrition in pregnancy?

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Which of the following statements characterizes energy needs during pregnancy?

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Over the course of the entire pregnancy,approximately how much extra energy,in kcal,does the average pregnant woman need to consume?

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As a means to reduce the risk of neural tube defects in newborn infants,grain products are fortified with what nutrient?

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What is the term for the developing infant from the eighth week after conception until birth?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of body weight changes associated with pregnancy?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of foodborne illness during pregnancy?

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Approximately what percentage of pregnancies in the United States are unplanned?

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Which of the following nutrients are required in higher amounts during pregnancy due to their roles in the synthesis of red blood cells?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of vegetarian diets during pregnancy or lactation?

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What causes the "let-down reflex"?

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The most common forms of neural tube defects are spina bifida and

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Which of the following is NOT a general feature of zinc nutrition in pregnancy?

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Which of the following is NOT a normal body response to pregnancy?

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You work with a primary care physician to help newly pregnant women plan their diets.What vital information is needed to formulate a plan of weight gain?

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Which of the following is a characteristic associated with adolescent pregnancy?

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What is WIC?

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