Deck 10: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

Question 1

A good source of iron during pregnancy would be

A) watermelon
B) orange juice
C) macaroni and cheese
D) lean ground beef

Answer 1

D
Iron is distributed primarily in meat,eggs,vegetables,and fortified cereals.

Question 2

An acceptable ending pregnancy weight for a normal-weight woman whose prepregnancy weight is 125 lb is _____ lb.

A) 130 to 135
B) 135 to 145
C) 145 to 150
D) 150 to 160

Answer 2

D
Weight gain for a normal-weight woman with a body mass index of 19.8 to 26 is 25 to 35 lb.Thus,125 lb + 25 to 35 lb = 150 lb to 160 lb.

Question 3

Drinking 3 to 4 cups of milk a day during pregnancy is recommended because it is a good source of

A) folate.
B) iron.
C) vitamin D.
D) vitamin C.

Answer 3

C
Milk is a good source of vitamin D along with calcium,phosphorus,and magnesium for fetal development of bones and teeth as well as for the mother's own bodily needs.

Question 4

Adequate folate in the periconceptional period helps prevent

A) cretinism.
B) mental retardation.
C) neural tube defects.
D) gestational diabetes.

Question 5

Total weight gain during the first trimester should be approximately _____ lbs.

A) 1 to 2
B) 2 to 4
C) 6 to 10
D) 10 to 15

Question 6

Appropriate snack choices for a pregnant woman with morning sickness may include

A) a meal of hot soup and Gatorade.
B) lemonade with added sugar and peppermint sticks.
C) a glass of hot decaffeinated tea.
D) whole-wheat toast with a small amount of light butter and a small piece of fruit.

Question 7

A good source of calcium during pregnancy is

A) orange juice drink.
B) lean ground beef.
C) milk.
D) baked beans.

Question 8

The amount of extra protein required by pregnant women compared with nonpregnant women is approximately _____ g/day.

A) 10
B) 15
C) 25
D) 30

Question 9

A very overweight pregnant woman older than 30 years of age is at high risk for

A) anemia.
B) gestational diabetes.
C) edema.
D) phenylketonuria.

Question 10

A condition of severe,prolonged,and persistent vomiting during pregnancy is called

A) hyperemesis gravidarum.
B) placenta previa.
C) gestational diabetes.
D) preeclampsia.

Question 11

A pregnant adolescent is at risk because she

A) does not know how to care for herself.
B) has not established good eating habits.
C) is still in a growth stage of development.
D) will not know about the pregnancy until after the fetal organs have formed.

Question 12

Daily intake of vitamin C should be increased during pregnancy because it

A) is an important factor in tissue growth.
B) plays an important role in protein synthesis.
C) is necessary for the energy-producing pathways.
D) is important in development of bones in the fetus.

Question 13

A food choice to help alleviate constipation during pregnancy is

A) figs.
B) chocolate.
C) white bread.
D) saltines.

Question 14

Iron needs increase during pregnancy because of

A) maternal constipation.
B) increased maternal blood volume.
C) increased maternal metabolic rate.
D) poor iron absorption during pregnancy.

Question 15

A pregnancy is considered high risk if the mother

A) is 16 years old.
B) is vegetarian.
C) works full time.
D) exercises 4 or 5 times per week.

Question 16

The B-complex vitamins are required in greater amounts during pregnancy because

A) fetal demands for the vitamins are high.
B) more hemoglobin is synthesized.
C) the vitamins are excreted in greater quantities.
D) metabolic activities increase.

Question 17

Nutritional needs during pregnancy are affected by

A) the mother's age.
B) the sex of the infant.
C) the mother's food cravings.
D) whether the mother works.

Question 18

A pregnant woman's energy needs must be met in order to

A) spare vitamins.
B) spare adipose stores.
C) prevent fetal deformity.
D) spare protein.

Question 19

Increased protein is necessary in pregnancy for

A) preventing gestational diabetes.
B) sparing carbohydrates for energy needs.
C) growing maternal tissues.
D) preventing pregnancy-induced hypertension.

Question 20

Daily kilocalorie needs during the second trimester exceed normal requirements by approximately _____ kcal.

A) 100
B) 200
C) 340
D) 500

Question 21

Nutrition counselors should encourage pregnant teenagers to

A) avoid fast food.
B) eat foods from all the basic food groups.
C) drink fat-free (skim) rather than whole milk.
D) eat foods high in dietary fiber.

Question 22

High blood pressure and the accumulation of protein in the urine may be signs of

A) preeclampsia.
B) hyperemesis.
C) alcoholism.
D) gestational diabetes.

Question 23

Advantages of breast-feeding for the mother include

A) less fluid retention.
B) rapid weight loss.
C) fewer maternal infections.
D) convenience and economy.

Question 24

Three important factors that support adequate lactation are

A) diet, exercise, and vitamin supplements.
B) intake of dairy products, fluids, and rest.
C) diet, fluids, and rest and relaxation.
D) intake of bland foods and adequate fluids.

Question 25

The finding of glycosuria during a routine laboratory test may suggest that the woman has

A) anemia.
B) gestational diabetes.
C) phenylketonuria.
D) hypertension.

Question 26

Of the following,the best source of folate would be

A) fruit juices.
B) green leafy vegetables.
C) whole grains.
D) citrus fruits.

Question 27

During pregnancy,women should be encouraged not to

A) exercise.
B) have sexual intercourse.
C) drink alcoholic beverages.
D) drink decaffeinated coffee.

Question 28

The most common cause of anemia during pregnancy is

A) folic acid deficiency.
B) lack of intrinsic factor.
C) iron deficiency.
D) vitamin C deficiency.

Question 29

During pregnancy,intake of caffeine for a 132-lb woman should be

A) avoided.
B) limited to 100 mg of coffee per day.
C) limited to 300 mg of coffee per day.
D) unlimited in quantity.

Question 30

The best food choice that provides a source of folate is

A) spinach.
B) lemonade.
C) corn chips.
D) sausage patty.