Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

During the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, an average of ______ extra kcalories per day are needed.

Accepted Answer

A)   150 - 250
B)   250 - 350
C)   350 - 450
D)   450 - 550E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

A low-birth-weight infant weighs ______ pounds.

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A)   6.5 to 7.5
B)   5.5 to 6.5
C)   less than 5.5
D)   less than 3.5E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Healthy People 2010 includes a goal of increasing to _______________ percent the number of pregnancies that begin with optimal folate status

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The answer of Healthy People 2010 includes a goal of...

Question 6

All of the following are advantages to breastfeeding except

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A)   fewer gastrointestinal infections.
B)   fewer respiratory infections.
C)   increased risk of developing food allergies.
D)   decreased financial costs.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

A low-birth-weight infant weighs less than _______________ pounds.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A low-birth-weight infant weighs less than _______________...

Question 8

The best way for a calcium-deficient pregnant woman to get the calcium she needs is to consume

Accepted Answer

A)   fruits.
B)   vegetables.
C)   legumes.
D)   low-fat milk and cheese.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

All of the following are poor pregnancy practices except

Accepted Answer

A)   restricting weight gain to 15 to 18 pounds.
B)   smoking.
C)   gaining 25 to 35 pounds.
D)   completely avoiding exercise.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The duration of pregnancy normally is ______ weeks.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Breast milk production requires approximately ____ kcalories per day?

Accepted Answer

A)   200
B)   400
C)   800
D)   1,000E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Obesity during pregnancy is associated with all the following except

Accepted Answer

A)   high blood pressure.
B)   diabetes during pregnancy.
C)   a low-birth-weight infant.
D)   surgical complications.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

A deficiency of the vitamin _______________ in pregnant women has been associated with an increased risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

All of the following are true about folate and pregnancy except

Accepted Answer

A)   folate deficiency in pregnancy is associated with birth defects such as spina bifida.
B)   the RDA for folate increases by 50 percent.
C)   most breakfast cereals can be used by pregnant women to get folate because these cereals are fortified with folate.
D)   if pregnant women eat folate-rich fruits and vegetables as suggested in the MyPyramid Food Plan they cannot meet their folate needs.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

The most critical time for fetal development is during the _______________ trimester

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most critical time for fetal development...

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)   hypertension.
B)   gestational diabetes.
C)   edema.
D)   cretinism.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following is true about lactation?

Accepted Answer

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) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

The RDA for protein during pregnancy is an additional _______________ grams over the recommendation for the nonpregnant state

Accepted Answer

The answer of The RDA for protein during pregnancy is...

Question 19

During pregnancy, a woman should use MyPyramid and consume

Accepted Answer

A)   1-2 cups of calcium-rich foods from the milk and cheese group.
B)   2 ounce equivalents from the meat group.
C)   3 cups of calcium-rich foods from the milk and cheese group.
D)   4 ounce equivalents from the grain group.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Vitamin needs generally increase during pregnancy, especially for

Accepted Answer

A)   folate.
B)   iron.
C)   vitamin D
D)   pantothenic acid.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Exam 14: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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

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Healthy People 2010 includes a goal of increasing to _______________ percent the number of pregnancies that begin with optimal folate status

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Breast milk production requires approximately ____ kcalories per day?

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All of the following are true about folate and pregnancy except

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A low-birth-weight infant weighs less than _______________ pounds.

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

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A deficiency of the vitamin _______________ in pregnant women has been associated with an increased risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida

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

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A low-birth-weight infant weighs ______ pounds.

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The duration of pregnancy normally is ______ weeks.

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During the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, an average of ______ extra kcalories per day are needed.

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Vitamin needs generally increase during pregnancy, especially for

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The RDA for protein during pregnancy is an additional _______________ grams over the recommendation for the nonpregnant state

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All of the following are advantages to breastfeeding except

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Obesity during pregnancy is associated with all the following except

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During pregnancy, a woman should use MyPyramid and consume

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All of the following are poor pregnancy practices except

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The best way for a calcium-deficient pregnant woman to get the calcium she needs is to consume

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The most critical time for fetal development is during the _______________ trimester

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