Question 1

A folate deficiency during pregnancy increases the risk of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Low-birth-weight infants
B)   Megablastic or macrocytic anemia
C)   Neural tube defects, such as spina bifida
D)   All of these are associated with folate deficiency during pregnancy.

Question 2

Newborn infants are given a shot of ____ at birth to prevent uncontrolled bleeding.

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium
B)   iron
C)   vitamin D
D)   vitamin K

Question 3

Pregnant women should consume _______ of caffeine a day.

Accepted Answer

A)   100 mg
B)   200 mg
C)   
D)   >600 mg

Question 4

Most commonly, a multi-vitamin mineral supplement is prescribed for all pregnant women at the beginning of the pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The most commonly recommended first food for infants is

Accepted Answer

A)   iron-fortified infant rice cereal.
B)   iron-fortified infant multi-grain cereal.
C)   strained peaches.
D)   strained peas.

Question 6

Dieting during pregnancy is advised for a woman who is obese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In general, the nutrient needs of a pregnant teen are ______ the nutrient needs of a nonpregnant 39-year-old woman

Accepted Answer

A)   greater than
B)   the same as
C)   less than

Question 8

In order to meet the increased energy needs during pregnancy, total fat intake is increased during pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An overweight child is more likely to become overweight as an adult in comparison with a child who is not overweight.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Zinc absorption is inhibited by high _____ intake.

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium
B)   vitamin C
C)   iron
D)   niacin

Question 11

________ is essential for the regeneration of active forms of folate.

Accepted Answer

A)   Iron
B)   Vitamin B₁₂
C)   Vitamin D
D)   Zinc

Question 12

To avoid dehydration and ensure adequate breast milk production, women who are breastfeeding should consume about _____cup(s)  of additional fluid each day.

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   4

Question 13

Cow's milk should never be fed to infants because it is too high in ______ and too low in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   lactose, protein
B)   calcium, vitamin D
C)   protein, iron
D)   lactose, iron

Question 14

Based on the information presented in this visual, why is a folate deficiency most critical during the embryonic period?

Accepted Answer

A)   A folate deficiency is most critical during this period because vitamin B₁₂ tends to be low during this time.
B)   A folate deficiency is most critical during this period because iron stores in the mother have been depleted.
C)   A folate deficiency is most critical due to the rapid cell division occurring during this period.
D)   None of these are correct reasons.

Question 15

Food cravings during pregnancy indicate that the pregnant woman is deficient in certain vitamins and minerals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Based on the information presented in this graphic, which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   The total amount of energy required by a newborn is less than the amount needed by adult.
B)   An infant's need for calories per kilogram of body weight is greater than those needed by an adult.
C)   An infant's need for calories per kilogram of body weight is less than those needed by an adult.
D)   The total amount of energy needed by an adult is greater than that needed by an infant.

Question 17

This graph show the changes to the gastrointestinal tract that occur when a women is pregnant. Why does heartburn occur during pregnancy? Is heartburn more likely to occur early or late in the pregnancy? Why does constipation occur during pregnancy? Is this more a problem early or late in the pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

The answer of This graph show the changes to the...

Question 18

Growth charts can be used to compare an infant's growth with that of other infants the same age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Oxytocin

Accepted Answer

A)   causes let-down to occur.
B)   causes morning sickness during pregnancy.
C)   increases maternal weight gain during pregnancy.
D)   results in increased blood volume in mother during pregnancy.

Question 20

Beginning in 1998, grain products were fortified with _____ in an attempt to increase its consumption.

Accepted Answer

A)   folate
B)   iron
C)   niacin
D)   vitamin C

Exam 11: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

Based on the information presented in this visual, why is a folate deficiency most critical during the embryonic period?

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Most commonly, a multi-vitamin mineral supplement is prescribed for all pregnant women at the beginning of the pregnancy.

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Zinc absorption is inhibited by high _____ intake.

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Beginning in 1998, grain products were fortified with _____ in an attempt to increase its consumption.

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The most commonly recommended first food for infants is

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Oxytocin

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Newborn infants are given a shot of ____ at birth to prevent uncontrolled bleeding.

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Dieting during pregnancy is advised for a woman who is obese.

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An overweight child is more likely to become overweight as an adult in comparison with a child who is not overweight.

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To avoid dehydration and ensure adequate breast milk production, women who are breastfeeding should consume about _____cup(s) of additional fluid each day.

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Cow's milk should never be fed to infants because it is too high in and too low in .

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In order to meet the increased energy needs during pregnancy, total fat intake is increased during pregnancy.

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A folate deficiency during pregnancy increases the risk of which of the following?

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Based on the information presented in this graphic, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Pregnant women should consume _______ of caffeine a day.

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________ is essential for the regeneration of active forms of folate.

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Food cravings during pregnancy indicate that the pregnant woman is deficient in certain vitamins and minerals.

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Growth charts can be used to compare an infant's growth with that of other infants the same age.

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In general, the nutrient needs of a pregnant teen are ______ the nutrient needs of a nonpregnant 39-year-old woman

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Exam 11: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

Based on the information presented in this visual, why is a folate deficiency most critical during the embryonic period?

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Most commonly, a multi-vitamin mineral supplement is prescribed for all pregnant women at the beginning of the pregnancy.

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Zinc absorption is inhibited by high _____ intake.

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Beginning in 1998, grain products were fortified with _____ in an attempt to increase its consumption.

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The most commonly recommended first food for infants is

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Oxytocin

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Newborn infants are given a shot of ____ at birth to prevent uncontrolled bleeding.

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Dieting during pregnancy is advised for a woman who is obese.

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An overweight child is more likely to become overweight as an adult in comparison with a child who is not overweight.

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To avoid dehydration and ensure adequate breast milk production, women who are breastfeeding should consume about _____cup(s) of additional fluid each day.

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Cow's milk should never be fed to infants because it is too high in ______ and too low in ______.

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In order to meet the increased energy needs during pregnancy, total fat intake is increased during pregnancy.

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A folate deficiency during pregnancy increases the risk of which of the following?

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Based on the information presented in this graphic, which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Pregnant women should consume _______ of caffeine a day.

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________ is essential for the regeneration of active forms of folate.

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Food cravings during pregnancy indicate that the pregnant woman is deficient in certain vitamins and minerals.

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Growth charts can be used to compare an infant's growth with that of other infants the same age.

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In general, the nutrient needs of a pregnant teen are ______ the nutrient needs of a nonpregnant 39-year-old woman

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