Nutrition Chapter 14 Nutrition In Pregnancy And Breastfeeding

The duration of pregnancy normally is ______ weeks.

The organ that nourishes the fetus in the mother's womb is called the a. ovum. b. umbilicus. c. placenta. d. embryo.

The first trimester of pregnancy

Preterm infants

Which trimester is an especially critical period when poor nutrition or drug use can result in birth defects?

All of the following are poor pregnancy practices except

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

Extra kilocalories for pregnancy are needed mostly during which trimester(s)?

Which of the following is a suggested practice as far as exercise and pregnancy are concerned?

During pregnancy, it is particularly important to make sure to consume adequate

During the first trimester, a woman should gain ______ pounds. 1 to 2 b. 2 to 4 c. 5 to 9 d. 10 to 14

During the second and third trimesters, pregnant women should gain approximately ______ pound(s) per week.

For a woman with a prepregnancy BMI of 22, total pregnancy weight gain should fall within the range of ______ pounds.

Millie's prepregnancy BMI is 18. Her weight gain goal should be ______ pounds.

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

A low-birth-weight infant weighs ______ pounds

Which of the following is true about protein intake during pregnancy?

Vitamin needs generally increase during pregnancy, especially for

Barb wants to make sure she gets adequate folate during her pregnancy. She should do which of the following?

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

Mineral needs generally are increased during pregnancy. All of the following are needed in higher quantities except.

All of the following are true about folate and pregnancy except

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

Most of the extra calcium for pregnancy is needed during which trimester(s)? a. First b. Third c. Second d. Calcium needs do not increase during pregnancy.

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

During pregnancy, a woman should follow MyPlate's Daily Food Plan and consume

For most pregnancies, women need to consume supplemental

All of the following are true about prenatal supplements for pregnancy except

Obesity during pregnancy is associated with all of the following except

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

Which of the following is true about lifestyle habits and pregnancy?

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

Carol has heartburn during her pregnancy. She should do all of the following except

Constipation is a common problem during pregnancy. All the of following practices can be helpful except

Rachel is pregnant and has morning sickness. She should do all the following except

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 a. essential hypertension. b. eclampsia. c. preeclampsia. d. secondary hypertension.

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

The hormone that triggers "let down" or milk release is

Which of the following is true about lactation? 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.

Which of the following is not true about the let-down reflex?

Which of the following statements is important for infant feeding? a. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of a child's life. b. Breastfeeding has no advantage over formula-feeding, so the latter is the feeding practice of choice. c. Working mothers should avoid breastfeeding. d. Cows' milk can be introduced safely when the child is 3 months old.

During each feeding, human milk changes composition in which of the following ways?

Breast milk production requires approximately ____ kilocalories per day? a. 200 b. 400 c. 800 d. 1,000

All of the following are barriers to breastfeeding except

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

Advantages of breastfeeding include all of the following EXCEPT Select one: a. breast milk provides more vitamin D than infant formula. b. breastfeeding reduces the risk of food allergies. c. breast milk provides antibodies while the infant's immune system is still immature. d. breastfeeding is associated with fewer ear infections.

Rich in immune factors, the milk made by the mother's breast during the first few days after birth is? a. colostrum. b. prolactin. c. foremilk. d. hindmilk.

Fertility can be impaired by? a. either too little or too much body fat. b. too much body fat. c. too little body fat.

Which of the following nutrition interventions is most likely to improve fertility? a. taking a vitamin E supplement b. losing excess body fat c. consuming a low-carbohydrate diet d. taking an iron supplement

Increased carbohydrate needs during pregnancy are set to a. prevent ketosis. b. alleviate nausea. c. prevent gestational hypertension. d. supply adequate folate.

An infant born at 38 weeks' gestation weighing 5.0 pounds can be described as a.preterm. b.LBW. c.SGA. d. LBW and SGA.

If a woman is 5′2″ and weighs 150 pounds before becoming pregnant, how much weight should she gain during pregnancy? a. 28 to 40 pounds (12.5 to 18 kilograms) b. 25 to 35 pounds (11.5 to 16 kilograms) c. 15 to 25 pounds (7 to 11.5 kilograms)

Benefits of exercise during pregnancy include a. preventing excessive gestational weight gain. b. improved sleep. c. lower risk for gestational diabetes. d. All of the above.

Which of the following may help to alleviate nausea during pregnancy? a. postponing meals until the afternoon b. drinking large amounts of water c. postponing use of iron supplements until the second trimester d. All of the above.

A food plan for a woman in the third trimester of pregnancy differs from her prepregnancy diet in that a.fluid needs are higher. b.additional solid fats and added sugars are allowed. c.there are more servings from the grains group. d. All of the above.

Advantages of breastfeeding include a.decreased ear infections in the infant. b.decreased diarrheal diseases in the infant. c.decreased risk of breast cancer for the mother. d. All of the above.

Consuming one cup of coffee per day is associated with a.spontaneous abortions. b.LBW. c.birth defects. d. None of the above.