Deck 5: Nutritional Implications of the Developing Fetus

Question 1

Using the WHO recommendations, what would the calorie and protein needs be for a woman carrying twins in her 5th month?

A) + 85 kcals/+ 4 gm protein per day
B) + 300 kcals/+ 10 gm protein per day
C) + 600 kcals/+ 25 gm protein per day
D) + 900 kcals/+ 30 gm protein per day

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Calorie and protein intake influence the size of the placenta.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What leads to increased fetal insulin production?

A) Increased levels of glucose and fatty acid exposure
B) Maternal weight loss
C) High glucose levels in the first trimester
D) Imbalance of protein to carbohydrate intake

Answer 3

A

Question 4

A greater risk of obesity occurs among offspring if women consume a very low protein intake.

Question 5

Why is DHA in the maternal diet important?

A) Helps the fetus gain the required weight amount for growth expectations
B) Unknown amount of DHA is synthesized for availability to the fetus
C) Protects against later adult disease of the offspring
D) Reduces the risk of adiposity in youth

Question 6

Poor vitamin mineral intake by the mother could result in:

A) Low birth weight
B) Preterm birth
C) Affected fetal programming
D) Macrosomia

Question 7

What nutrient plays a role in fetal brain development?

A) Vitamin A
B) DHA
C) Iron
D) Zinc

Question 8

In utero exposures can have an impact on the set point of the immune system at birth.

Question 9

Maternal health conditions can lead to:

A) Epigenetic fetal changes
B) Increased risk for necrotizing entercolitis
C) Preterm birth
D) Low birth weight
E) All of these

Question 10

Breastfeeding is the only intervention to reduce Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.