Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Toxicity of ________ is linked to birth defects.

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin A
B)   iron
C)   folate
D)   vitamin B-12E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Small for gestational age

Accepted Answer

A)  Referring to any infant whose birth weight is less than the expected weight corresponding to the duration of gestation
B)  The developing offspring in utero from about the beginning of the third week to the end of the eighth week after conception
C)  Any cessation of pregnancy and expulsion of the embryo or fetus as the result of natural causes
D)  Referring to any infant weighing less than 5.5 pounds at birth
E)  The period of development of the offspring from conception to birthF) Through this organ, oxygen and nutrients from the mother's blood are transferred to the fetus and fetal wastes are removedG) Three 13- to 14-week periods into which the normal pregnancy is dividedH) The egg cell from which a fetus eventually develops if the egg is fertilized by a sperm cellI) The cell resulting from the union of an egg cell and sperm until it dividesJ) An infant born before 37 weeks of gestationK) G) and I)
L) E) and G)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2
C)   3
D)   4E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The organ that nourishes the fetus in the mother's womb is called the

Accepted Answer

A)   ovum.
B)   umbilicus.
C)   placenta.
D)   embryo.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Low maternal levels of ________ during gestation may increase the risk for type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, allergies, asthma, and mental disorders in the offspring.

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin D
B)   vitamin E
C)   vitamin A
D)   vitamin KE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The hormone that stimulates milk synthesis is

Accepted Answer

A)   prolactin.
B)   oxytocin.
C)   estrogen.
D)   progesterone.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)   First
B)   Second
C)   ThirdD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following is true about the let-down reflex?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is needed to make milk available to the infant.
B)   It can be inhibited by anxiety or nervous tension.
C)   After a few weeks of breastfeeding, it becomes automatic.
D)   All the these statements are true.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Women who experience infertility related to high levels of testosterone and insulin may have a condition known as

Accepted Answer

A)   polycystic ovary syndrome.
B)   gestational hypertension.
C)   preeclampsia.
D)   gestational diabetes mellitus.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

By definition, a low-birth-weight infant weighs less than ________ pounds at birth.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Low birth weight

Accepted Answer

A)  Referring to any infant whose birth weight is less than the expected weight corresponding to the duration of gestation
B)  The developing offspring in utero from about the beginning of the third week to the end of the eighth week after conception
C)  Any cessation of pregnancy and expulsion of the embryo or fetus as the result of natural causes
D)  Referring to any infant weighing less than 5.5 pounds at birth
E)  The period of development of the offspring from conception to birthF) Through this organ, oxygen and nutrients from the mother's blood are transferred to the fetus and fetal wastes are removedG) Three 13- to 14-week periods into which the normal pregnancy is dividedH) The egg cell from which a fetus eventually develops if the egg is fertilized by a sperm cellI) The cell resulting from the union of an egg cell and sperm until it dividesJ) An infant born before 37 weeks of gestationK) None of the above
L) A) and G)

Question 13

Most of the extra calcium for pregnancy is needed during which trimester(s) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   First
B)   Second
C)   Third
D)   Calcium needs do not increase during pregnancy.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Embryo

Accepted Answer

A)  Referring to any infant whose birth weight is less than the expected weight corresponding to the duration of gestation
B)  The developing offspring in utero from about the beginning of the third week to the end of the eighth week after conception
C)  Any cessation of pregnancy and expulsion of the embryo or fetus as the result of natural causes
D)  Referring to any infant weighing less than 5.5 pounds at birth
E)  The period of development of the offspring from conception to birthF) Through this organ, oxygen and nutrients from the mother's blood are transferred to the fetus and fetal wastes are removedG) Three 13- to 14-week periods into which the normal pregnancy is dividedH) The egg cell from which a fetus eventually develops if the egg is fertilized by a sperm cellI) The cell resulting from the union of an egg cell and sperm until it dividesJ) An infant born before 37 weeks of gestationK) A) and B)
L) C) and F)

Question 15

A mineral that is especially important for male fertility is

Accepted Answer

A)   zinc.
B)   iron.
C)   potassium.
D)   sodium.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

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

Question 17

Match the following terms with the descriptions below.
-Placenta

Accepted Answer

A)  Referring to any infant whose birth weight is less than the expected weight corresponding to the duration of gestation
B)  The developing offspring in utero from about the beginning of the third week to the end of the eighth week after conception
C)  Any cessation of pregnancy and expulsion of the embryo or fetus as the result of natural causes
D)  Referring to any infant weighing less than 5.5 pounds at birth
E)  The period of development of the offspring from conception to birthF) Through this organ, oxygen and nutrients from the mother's blood are transferred to the fetus and fetal wastes are removedG) Three 13- to 14-week periods into which the normal pregnancy is dividedH) The egg cell from which a fetus eventually develops if the egg is fertilized by a sperm cellI) The cell resulting from the union of an egg cell and sperm until it dividesJ) An infant born before 37 weeks of gestationK) I) and J)
L) D) and F)

Question 18

Low levels of body fat decrease ________ fertility.

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 14: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

The organ that nourishes the fetus in the mother's womb is called the

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Which of the following is true about the let-down reflex?

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The hormone that stimulates milk synthesis is

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Low birth weight

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Women who experience infertility related to high levels of testosterone and insulin may have a condition known as

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Embryo

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Placenta

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Toxicity of ________ is linked to birth defects.

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Small for gestational age

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A mineral that is especially important for male fertility is

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Low maternal levels of ________ during gestation may increase the risk for type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, allergies, asthma, and mental disorders in the offspring.

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

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

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Most of the extra calcium for pregnancy is needed during which trimester(s) ?

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

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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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Low levels of body fat decrease ________ fertility.

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By definition, a low-birth-weight infant weighs less than ________ pounds at birth.

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Exam 14: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

The organ that nourishes the fetus in the mother's womb is called the

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Which of the following is true about the let-down reflex?

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The hormone that stimulates milk synthesis is

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Match the following terms with the descriptions below. -Low birth weight

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Toxicity of ________ is linked to birth defects.

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A mineral that is especially important for male fertility is

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Low maternal levels of ________ during gestation may increase the risk for type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, allergies, asthma, and mental disorders in the offspring.

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

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

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

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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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Low levels of body fat decrease ________ fertility.

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