Deck 20: Pregnancy and Lactation

Question 1

Which of the following is currently NOT implicated in fertility:

A) weight status
B) type of fat consumption
C) alcohol consumption
D) processed food consumption
E) type of carbohydrate consumption
Jane 26 years old and is 36 weeks pregnant. Her height is 171cm and her pre-pregnancy weight was 71kg. She has gained 14kg to date. (provide students with both the <25kg/m² and the >25kg/m² weight gain charts).
The next six questions relate to this scenario.

Answer 1

E

Question 2

Based on Jane's pre-pregnancy BMI how much weight should Jane have gained by 36 weeks for optimal health

A) 5-9kg
B) 6-10kg
C) 9.5-13kg
D) 10-14kg
E) 10.5-16kg

Answer 2

D

Question 3

If Jane was from an Asian background, based on her pre-pregnancy BMI what would be the optimal weight gain?

A) 5-9kg
B) 6-10kg
C) 9.5-13kg
D) 10-14kg
E) 10.5-16kg

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Currently Jane's energy requirements are approximately:

A) the same as for pre-pregnancy
B) an additional 1.2MJ
C) an additional 1.9MJ
D) an additional 2.0MJ
E) an additional 2.1MJ

Question 5

When she starts to fully breastfeed her energy requirements will be approximately:

A) the same as for pre-pregnancy
B) an additional 1.2-1.3MJ
C) an additional 1.9-2.0MJ
D) an additional 2.0-2.1MJ
E) an additional 2.2-2.3MJ

Question 6

During her pregnancy what food groups should she consume more of?

A) fruit and vegetables
B) grains
C) dairy
D) meat and alternatives
E) discretionary or extra foods

Question 7

When she is breastfeeding what food groups should she consume more of?

A) fruit, vegetables and dairy
B) meat and alternatives, dairy and discretionary foods
C) vegetables, grains and dairy
D) fruit, vegetables and meat/alternatives
E) vegetables, meat and alternatives and dairy

Question 8

Which of the following does NOT appear to affect breastmilk volume?

A) energy restricted diet
B) alcohol consumption
C) regular, moderate physical activity
D) Emotions
E) poor maternal nutritional status

Question 9

Which foods DO NOT need to be avoided during pregnancy?

A) cold meat or chicken
B) soft-serve ice-cream
C) pate
D) some fish
E) freshly prepared salads

Question 10

Which of the following is most readily tolerated by women experiencing morning sickness?

A) a low salt, low potassium diet
B) small, frequent meals
C) plenty of fluids and fibre rich foods
D) increased intake of foods high in iron
E) drinking plenty of fluids with meals

Question 11

Describe the hormonal changes that occur during lactogenesis and what they result in.

Question 12

Discuss the importance of nutrition in the first 1000 days and its impact on intergenerational health.

Question 13

What are the components of maternal weight gain during pregnancy?

Question 14

Describe which nutrients are required in higher amounts and the risk of inadequate intake during pregnancy.

Question 15

Choose two of the following conditions during pregnancy and provide your advice: