Question 1

​The fertilized egg is called an embryo from _____.

Accepted Answer

The term embryo is used from conception through 8 weeks of development. After 8 weeks, the developing organism is referred to as a fetus.

Question 2

​The development of facial and heart defects in the fetus has been linked to _____ in the mother.

Accepted Answer

Excessive vitamin A intake during pregnancy can lead to teratogenic effects, causing facial and heart defects in the fetus.

Question 3

In a study done in California,women who received WIC benefits from one pregnancy through the first two months of their second pregnancy had _____ than women who only received WIC services during their first pregnancy.​

Accepted Answer

The study found that women who received WIC benefits from one pregnancy through the first two months of their second pregnancy had better iron status than women who only received WIC services during their first pregnancy.

Question 4

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Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching
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Question 5

​Which American Institute released a report in 2006,highlighting recommendations for improving preconception health and health care services?

Accepted Answer

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the report "Recommendations to Improve Preconception Health and Health Care -- United States" in 2006. This report highlighted the importance of improving preconception health for both women and men in order to improve maternal and child health outcomes.

Question 6

​Contraceptives may contain _____.

Accepted Answer

Contraceptives can contain progestin only, estradiol only, or a combination of both progesterone and estradiol. However, luteinizing hormone is not used in contraceptives.

Question 7

​Combination hormonal contraceptives are least likely to be associated with _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Combination hormonal contraceptives are least likely to...

Question 8

Matching
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Accepted Answer

The answer of Matching
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Question 9

What nutritional and health advice would a doctor likely give to a preconceptional couple?​

Accepted Answer

The most important piece of advice for a preconceptional couple would be to ensure adequate consumption of folic acid, as it helps reduce the risk of neural tube defects in the developing fetus. The recommended amount is 400 mcg per day, and it should be in addition to dietary folate. The other choices are incorrect or potentially harmful. Physical activity is generally encouraged in a preconceptional couple, refined grains are less nutritious than whole grains, and excessive vitamin A intake can be detrimental to fetal development. Similarly, dark green vegetables are beneficial, but other colored vegetables should also be consumed for a balanced diet.

Question 10

​Which statement correctly describes preconception health care?

Accepted Answer

Preconception health care covers various aspects, including lifestyle factors such as weight and dietary supplement use, which can optimize the health of both parents and improve the chances of a healthy pregnancy.

Question 11

​Refined grain products are often fortified with _____ to decrease rates of _____.

Accepted Answer

Fortifying refined grain products with folic acid has been shown to decrease rates of neural tube defects, which are severe birth defects that affect the brain, spine, or spinal cord of a developing fetus.

Question 12

​Fertility usually resumes within _____ after contraceptive use stops.

Accepted Answer

It may take 3 to 6 months for fertility to resume after discontinuing most hormonal contraceptives, such as the pill or the implant. However, it may only take a few weeks for fertility to return after discontinuing non-hormonal methods, such as condoms or fertility awareness methods.

Question 13

​A potential future target audience of the WIC program is low-income _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​A potential future target audience of the...

Question 14

​Spina bifida is an example of a _____.

Accepted Answer

Spina bifida is a neural tube defect, which means there is a problem with the development of the embryonic neural tube. This can lead to a range of physical disabilities and health problems.

Question 15

​DNA methylation _____.

Accepted Answer

DNA methylation is a critical process needed for cellular differentiation during development. It involves the addition of a methyl group to the cytosine nucleotide, which can signal gene silencing and regulate gene expression.

Question 16

A woman would likely be advised to switch from a progestin-only hormonal contraceptive to a combination hormonal contraceptive due to _____.

Accepted Answer

Progestin-only contraceptives can cause weight gain, while combination hormonal contraceptives do not.

Question 17

​Women taking oral contraceptive pills are cautioned against _____.

Accepted Answer

Women taking oral contraceptive pills are cautioned against smoking because smoking increases the risk of blood clots and stroke.

Question 18

​The National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has developed a set of standards called _____ to serve as guidelines for the delivery of nutrition services.

Accepted Answer

The Nutrition Care Process developed by the National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics serves as guidelines for the delivery of nutrition services. The other options (B, C, D, E) are either specific services or guidelines related to certain aspects of nutrition and health, but do not encompass the overall standards for delivering nutrition services.

Question 19

​Among the hormonal contraceptives being developed for men are those containing _____ as a means of _____.

Accepted Answer

Testosterone is used in male hormonal contraceptives to reduce sperm production by providing negative feedback to the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, thereby decreasing the production of gonadotropins that stimulate sperm production.

Question 20

​The risk of early delivery is increased by _____.

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency can lead to anemia, which is associated with an increased risk of preterm delivery.

Quiz 2: Preconception Nutrition

The fertilized egg is called an embryo from _____.

The development of facial and heart defects in the fetus has been linked to _____ in the mother.

In a study done in California,women who received WIC benefits from one pregnancy through the first two months of their second pregnancy had _____ than women who only received WIC services during their first pregnancy.

Matching -

Which American Institute released a report in 2006,highlighting recommendations for improving preconception health and health care services?

Contraceptives may contain _____.

Combination hormonal contraceptives are least likely to be associated with _____.

Matching -Fetus

What nutritional and health advice would a doctor likely give to a preconceptional couple?

Which statement correctly describes preconception health care?

Refined grain products are often fortified with _ to decrease rates of _.

Fertility usually resumes within _____ after contraceptive use stops.

A potential future target audience of the WIC program is low-income _____.

Spina bifida is an example of a _____.

DNA methylation _____.

A woman would likely be advised to switch from a progestin-only hormonal contraceptive to a combination hormonal contraceptive due to _____.

Women taking oral contraceptive pills are cautioned against _____.

The National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has developed a set of standards called _____ to serve as guidelines for the delivery of nutrition services.

Among the hormonal contraceptives being developed for men are those containing _ as a means of _.

The risk of early delivery is increased by _____.

Quiz 2: Preconception Nutrition

​The fertilized egg is called an embryo from _____.

​The development of facial and heart defects in the fetus has been linked to _____ in the mother.

In a study done in California,women who received WIC benefits from one pregnancy through the first two months of their second pregnancy had _____ than women who only received WIC services during their first pregnancy.​

Matching -​

​Which American Institute released a report in 2006,highlighting recommendations for improving preconception health and health care services?

​Contraceptives may contain _____.

​Combination hormonal contraceptives are least likely to be associated with _____.

Matching -Fetus

What nutritional and health advice would a doctor likely give to a preconceptional couple?​

​Which statement correctly describes preconception health care?

​Refined grain products are often fortified with _____ to decrease rates of _____.

​Fertility usually resumes within _____ after contraceptive use stops.

​A potential future target audience of the WIC program is low-income _____.

​Spina bifida is an example of a _____.

​DNA methylation _____.

A woman would likely be advised to switch from a progestin-only hormonal contraceptive to a combination hormonal contraceptive due to _____.

​Women taking oral contraceptive pills are cautioned against _____.

​The National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has developed a set of standards called _____ to serve as guidelines for the delivery of nutrition services.

​Among the hormonal contraceptives being developed for men are those containing _____ as a means of _____.

​The risk of early delivery is increased by _____.

The fertilized egg is called an embryo from _____.

The development of facial and heart defects in the fetus has been linked to _____ in the mother.

In a study done in California,women who received WIC benefits from one pregnancy through the first two months of their second pregnancy had _____ than women who only received WIC services during their first pregnancy.

Matching -

Which American Institute released a report in 2006,highlighting recommendations for improving preconception health and health care services?

Contraceptives may contain _____.

Combination hormonal contraceptives are least likely to be associated with _____.

What nutritional and health advice would a doctor likely give to a preconceptional couple?

Which statement correctly describes preconception health care?

Refined grain products are often fortified with _ to decrease rates of _.

Fertility usually resumes within _____ after contraceptive use stops.

A potential future target audience of the WIC program is low-income _____.

Spina bifida is an example of a _____.

DNA methylation _____.

Women taking oral contraceptive pills are cautioned against _____.

The National Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has developed a set of standards called _____ to serve as guidelines for the delivery of nutrition services.

Among the hormonal contraceptives being developed for men are those containing _ as a means of _.

The risk of early delivery is increased by _____.