Question 1

Consumption of non-food items such as laundry starch,ice,and dirt is known as

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A)  hyperemesis.
B)  pica.
C)  pregnancy-induced hypertension.
D)  eclampsia.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

The need for extra iron during pregnancy is greatest during which trimester(s) ?

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A)  First
B)  First and second
C)  Second
D)  Second and thirdE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Patricia's physician tells her she needs more folate in her diet during pregnancy.She should do which of the following?

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A)  Drink orange juice.
B)  Eat beef.
C)  Eat more cheese.
D)  Eat more fish.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

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)  nausea and vomiting.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Low levels of body fat decrease ______ fertility.

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A)  both male or female
B)  female
C)  male
D)  neither male nor femaleE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following is a federal program for reducing infant mortality by providing nutritional support and counseling?

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A)  Food and Drug Administration (FD
A)  
B)  Nutrition Supplement Program (NSP) 
C)  Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,Infants,and Children (WI
C)  
D)  Regional Nutrition Counseling Program (RNCP) E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Avoiding greasy or fried foods,eating saltine crackers or dry cereal before getting out of bed,avoiding large fluid intake in the mornings,and eating smaller,more frequent meals help to control _____ during pregnancy.

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A)  edema
B)  constipation
C)  nausea
D)  gestational diabetesE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Sue's prepregnancy BMI is 38.Her weight-gain goal should be ______ pounds.

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A)  11 to 20
B)  15 to 25
C)  25 to 35
D)  28 to 40E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

During the first trimester,a woman should gain ______ pounds.

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A)  1 to 2
B)  2 to 4
C)  5 to 9
D)  10 to 14E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The duration of pregnancy normally is ______ weeks.

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A)  30-34
B)  32-36
C)  35-39
D)  38-42E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

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 B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The RDA for protein increases by an additional ______ grams per day during pregnancy.

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A)  5
B)  15
C)  25
D)  35E) All of the above
F) C) and D) C

Question 15

Fertility can be impaired by

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A)  too much body fat.
B)  too little body fat.
C)  either too little or too much body fat.D) All of the above
E) A) and B)

Question 16

Lack of role models,widespread misinformation,and the fear of social judgment are all

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A)  legitimate reasons not to breastfeed.
B)  barriers to breastfeeding.
C)  concerns of a pregnant mother who is a vegan.
D)  None of the above.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Concerning the infant,two major indicators of a successful pregnancy are: (1) gestation period longer than ______ weeks and (2) birth weight greater than ______ pounds.

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A)  34;5.5
B)  37;5.5
C)  37;2.5
D)  40;7.5E) A) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 18

During pregnancy,symptoms such as high blood pressure,excess protein in the urine,edema,changes in blood clotting,and seizures are associated with a condition called

Accepted Answer

A)  essential hypertension.
B)  eclampsia.
C)  preeclampsia.
D)  secondary hypertension.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Lower risk for gestational diabetes,reduced bone loss during pregnancy,better sleep,decreased back pain,and improved satisfaction with body image are all outcomes of

Accepted Answer

A)  following a low-fat diet during pregnancy.
B)  weight gain throughout pregnancy.
C)  inactivity during pregnancy.
D)  exercise during pregnancy.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

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 the above.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 18: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Consumption of non-food items such as laundry starch,ice,and dirt is known as

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The need for extra iron during pregnancy is greatest during which trimester(s) ?

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Patricia's physician tells her she needs more folate in her diet during pregnancy.She should do which of the following?

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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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Low levels of body fat decrease ______ fertility.

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Which of the following is a federal program for reducing infant mortality by providing nutritional support and counseling?

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Avoiding greasy or fried foods,eating saltine crackers or dry cereal before getting out of bed,avoiding large fluid intake in the mornings,and eating smaller,more frequent meals help to control _____ during pregnancy.

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Sue's prepregnancy BMI is 38.Her weight-gain goal should be ______ pounds.

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

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During the first trimester,a woman should gain ______ pounds.

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The duration of pregnancy normally is ______ weeks.

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

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The RDA for protein increases by an additional ______ grams per day during pregnancy.

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Fertility can be impaired by

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Lack of role models,widespread misinformation,and the fear of social judgment are all

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Concerning the infant,two major indicators of a successful pregnancy are: (1) gestation period longer than ______ weeks and (2) birth weight greater than ______ pounds.

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During pregnancy,symptoms such as high blood pressure,excess protein in the urine,edema,changes in blood clotting,and seizures are associated with a condition called

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Lower risk for gestational diabetes,reduced bone loss during pregnancy,better sleep,decreased back pain,and improved satisfaction with body image are all outcomes of

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Advantages of breastfeeding include

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