Question 1

Discuss the importance of adequate iron status during pregnancy.

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During pregnancy, the demand for red blo...

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT associated with gestational diabetes?

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A)   delivery of a low birth weight infant
B)   increased maternal risk of developing type 2 diabetes
C)   increased fetal risk of developing metabolic syndrome later in life
D)   increased fetal risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Question 3

Which of the following would NOT be good advice to give to a parent regarding the introduction of solids to their six-month-old infant?

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A)   Add honey to cereal and fruit to improve infant acceptance of these new foods.
B)   Introduce one new food at a time and watch for signs of allergies.
C)   Iron-fortified rice cereal is the first food to introduce to your infant.
D)   Select commercial baby foods that are low in sodium or sugar.

Question 4

The "let down" hormone, oxytocin is activated by the stress response.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe ovulation, conception, and implantation.

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Ovulation is when the ovum (egg) is rele...

Question 6

Alcohol consumption during pregnancy is dangerous only during the first trimester.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the placenta and what is its role?

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The placenta is a pregnancy-specific org...

Question 8

Pre-milk, which is rich in immune factors and protein, is also known by what name?

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A)   foremilk
B)   hindmilk
C)   colostrum
D)   meconium

Question 9

Why is it strongly recommended that infants NOT consume honey?

Accepted Answer

A)   Honey consumption during infancy is associated with the development of dental caries.
B)   Honey can lead to chronic diarrhea in infants.
C)   Infants do not like the taste of honey.
D)   Honey contains spores of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

Question 10

What marks the transition from embryo to fetus?

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The third month of pregnancy marks the t...

Question 11

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding calcium needs during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)   The AI for calcium is the same for pregnant and non-pregnant women.
B)   Calcium absorption is very efficient during pregnancy.
C)   The extra demand for calcium during pregnancy has been shown to cause bone demineralization and increase the risk of future fractures.
D)   Kale, collard greens, and broccoli are good plant sources of calcium.

Question 12

Taking megadoses of beta-carotene while pregnant is associated with birth defects in the infant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What happens in the first trimester? (Include approximate weeks in your response).

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The first trimester lasts 13 weeks and b...

Question 14

During the second and third trimesters, the caloric needs of a pregnant woman increase by how many kilocalories per day?

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A)   350 to 450
B)   350 to 500
C)   350 to 600
D)   350 to 750

Question 15

A normal-weight woman should gain approximately how many pounds during pregnancy?

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A)   25 to 30
B)   25 to 35
C)   25 to 40
D)   25 to 45

Question 16

Discuss ways to treat morning sickness during pregnancy.

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The term "morning sickness", or nausea a...

Question 17

Define the terms low birth weight and preterm.

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Low birth weight refers to a w...

Question 18

Describe a diet that meets the nutritional requirements for pregnant women.

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During the first trimester, a woman shou...

Question 19

Health Canada recommends that all breastfed infants be given what kind of supplement to decrease the risk of developing rickets?

Accepted Answer

A)   zinc
B)   protein
C)   vitamin C
D)   vitamin D

Question 20

How is the newborn protected from infections and allergies with breastfeeding?

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Immune factors from the mother, includin...

Exam 14: Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy and the First Year of Life

Taking megadoses of beta-carotene while pregnant is associated with birth defects in the infant.

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Describe a diet that meets the nutritional requirements for pregnant women.

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A normal-weight woman should gain approximately how many pounds during pregnancy?

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Pre-milk, which is rich in immune factors and protein, is also known by what name?

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During the second and third trimesters, the caloric needs of a pregnant woman increase by how many kilocalories per day?

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Why is it strongly recommended that infants NOT consume honey?

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The "let down" hormone, oxytocin is activated by the stress response.

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How is the newborn protected from infections and allergies with breastfeeding?

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Describe ovulation, conception, and implantation.

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Which of the following would NOT be good advice to give to a parent regarding the introduction of solids to their six-month-old infant?

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What is the placenta and what is its role?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding calcium needs during pregnancy?

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Discuss the importance of adequate iron status during pregnancy.

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Health Canada recommends that all breastfed infants be given what kind of supplement to decrease the risk of developing rickets?

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Define the terms low birth weight and preterm.

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What happens in the first trimester? (Include approximate weeks in your response).

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Which of the following is NOT associated with gestational diabetes?

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What marks the transition from embryo to fetus?

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Discuss ways to treat morning sickness during pregnancy.

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Alcohol consumption during pregnancy is dangerous only during the first trimester.

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