Question 1

Kristan is due to give birth to a boy in September.Before she became pregnant,Kristan weighed 160 pounds,which was in the overweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

For someone who is overweight before pregnancy, the recommended weight gain is typically between 15 to 25 pounds.

Question 2

Elsa is due to give birth to a boy in June.Before she became pregnant,Elsa weighed 195 pounds,which was in the obese BMI range.She should gain no more than ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Elsa is due to give birth to...

Question 3

Lucinda is a healthy,physically active young woman whose energy requirement is 2750 kcal/day.Based on this information,what would be her daily energy requirement during her first trimester of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

During the first trimester of pregnancy, the daily energy requirement increases only by about 100 kcal/day. Therefore, Lucinda's daily energy requirement during her first trimester of pregnancy would still be 2750 kcal/day. Option A, B, and D are not correct as their values do not correspond to the energy requirement during pregnancy.

Question 4

Hayley is due to give birth to a girl in November.Before she became pregnant,Hayley weighed 108 pounds,which was in the underweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) guidelines, a woman who is underweight before pregnancy should gain 28 to 40 pounds during pregnancy to ensure a healthy pregnancy and delivery. Therefore, the physician will recommend that Hayley gain between 28 to 40 pounds during her pregnancy.

Question 5

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains

Accepted Answer

Pregnant women need to increase their iron intake to support the growth and development of their baby. Iron is needed to make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen to the baby. Many women also experience iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy due to increased demand and inadequate intake from diet alone, making a supplement necessary. Protein, intrinsic factor, and oxytocin are not typically included in pregnancy supplements as they are not essential for fetal development.

Question 6

Ashley is due to give birth to a girl in March.Before she became pregnant,Ashley weighed 125 pounds and was in the healthy BMI range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

For a woman with a healthy pre-pregnancy BMI, the recommended weight gain during pregnancy is typically 25 to 35 pounds.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

Females who smoke during pregnancy have an increased risk of giving birth prematurely. This is a well-established fact backed by scientific studies. A, C and D are all false statements. Dietitians generally do not recommend weight loss during pregnancy unless it is medically necessary, gestational hypertension is associated with low birth weight rather than high birth weight, and gaining 20-40 pounds during pregnancy is considered within the normal range and does not necessarily predict high birth weight.

Question 8

Lisa is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2250 kcal/day.Based on this information,what would be her daily energy requirement during her first trimester of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

During the first trimester of pregnancy, a woman's energy requirement typically remains the same as her pre-pregnancy needs, which is 2250 kcal/day for Lisa.

Question 9

Iliana is due to give birth to a girl in March.Before she became pregnant,IIiana weighed 135 pounds and was in the healthy BMI range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, women in the healthy BMI range (18.5-24.9) should gain 25-35 pounds during pregnancy. Therefore, Iliana should gain between 25-35 pounds.

Question 10

Lanelle is 5 months pregnant.Recently,she gained several pounds rapidly,and as a result,her face is "puffy" and her hands are swollen.Her physician is very concerned,because Lanelle's blood pressure has risen to a dangerous level.Based on this information,Lanelle probably has

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described, such as rapid weight gain, puffiness in the face, swollen hands, and high blood pressure, are all indicative of preeclampsia, a potentially dangerous condition during pregnancy. Physiological anemia and pica do not present with these symptoms, and SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is not related to the mother's symptoms during pregnancy.

Question 11

Pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes are more likely to give birth to ______ infants than pregnant women who do not have this condition.

Accepted Answer

Pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes are more likely to give birth to high-birth-weight infants due to the excess glucose crossing the placenta and stimulating the fetus's pancreas to produce extra insulin, resulting in increased fetal growth.

Question 12

Jenna is due to give birth to a girl in February.Before she became pregnant,Jenna weighed 105 pounds,which was in the underweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

For someone who is underweight before pregnancy, the recommended weight gain is typically between 28 to 40 pounds to support a healthy pregnancy.

Question 13

During her 7th month of pregnancy,Sari developed a life-threatening complication of pregnancy that is characterized by hypertension and convulsions.Based on this information,Sari developed

Accepted Answer

Sari developed eclampsia, which is a serious complication of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and convulsions. Echolalia is a speech disorder, endometriosis is a condition where endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus, and endocarditis is an infection of the heart's inner lining.

Question 14

Tammy is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2500 kcal/day.Based on this information,her daily energy requirement would be _____ kcal during her first trimester of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

During the first trimester of pregnancy, a woman's energy requirement typically remains the same as her pre-pregnancy needs, which is 2500 kcal/day in this case.

Question 15

Angie is due to give birth to a boy in June.Before she became pregnant,Angie weighed 215 pounds,which was in the obese BMI range.She should gain no more than ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), women with a pre-pregnancy BMI in the obese range should aim to gain between 11-20 pounds during pregnancy. Therefore, choice C is the best answer as it falls within the recommended weight gain range for Angie.

Question 16

Zoe is due to give birth to a girl in November.Before she became pregnant,Zoe weighed 168 pounds,which was in the overweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

For someone who is overweight before pregnancy, the recommended weight gain is typically between 15 to 25 pounds.

Question 17

Which of the following conditions is a major cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Eclampsia, a serious complication of high blood pressure during pregnancy, is a major cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States. It can lead to seizures, organ damage, and even death if not promptly and properly treated. Morning sickness, pica, and physiological anemia, though they can cause discomfort and health issues for pregnant women, are not typically life-threatening conditions.

Question 18

Cammy is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2000 kcal/day.Based on this information,her daily energy requirement would be _____ kcal during her first trimester of pregnancy.

Accepted Answer

During the first trimester of pregnancy, a woman's energy requirement typically remains the same as her pre-pregnancy needs, so Cammy's requirement would still be 2000 kcal/day.

Question 19

During her 6th month of pregnancy,Miranda developed gestational hypertension.As a result of this condition,Miranda has a higher risk of giving birth to a _____ infant than a pregnant woman who does not experience hypertension.

Accepted Answer

Gestational hypertension can lead to reduced blood flow and oxygen supply to the developing fetus, resulting in a decreased birth weight. Thus, the infant is more likely to be born with a low birth weight.

Question 20

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains

Accepted Answer

Pregnant women are advised to take a supplement that contains folic acid. This is because folic acid plays a crucial role in fetal development and helps prevent birth defects of the baby's brain and spine.

Quiz 13: Nutrition for a Lifetime

Kristan is due to give birth to a boy in September.Before she became pregnant,Kristan weighed 160 pounds,which was in the overweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Elsa is due to give birth to a boy in June.Before she became pregnant,Elsa weighed 195 pounds,which was in the obese BMI range.She should gain no more than ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Lucinda is a healthy,physically active young woman whose energy requirement is 2750 kcal/day.Based on this information,what would be her daily energy requirement during her first trimester of pregnancy?

Hayley is due to give birth to a girl in November.Before she became pregnant,Hayley weighed 108 pounds,which was in the underweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains

Ashley is due to give birth to a girl in March.Before she became pregnant,Ashley weighed 125 pounds and was in the healthy BMI range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Which of the following statements is true?

Lisa is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2250 kcal/day.Based on this information,what would be her daily energy requirement during her first trimester of pregnancy?

Iliana is due to give birth to a girl in March.Before she became pregnant,IIiana weighed 135 pounds and was in the healthy BMI range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Lanelle is 5 months pregnant.Recently,she gained several pounds rapidly,and as a result,her face is "puffy" and her hands are swollen.Her physician is very concerned,because Lanelle's blood pressure has risen to a dangerous level.Based on this information,Lanelle probably has

Pregnant women who develop gestational diabetes are more likely to give birth to ______ infants than pregnant women who do not have this condition.

Jenna is due to give birth to a girl in February.Before she became pregnant,Jenna weighed 105 pounds,which was in the underweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

During her 7th month of pregnancy,Sari developed a life-threatening complication of pregnancy that is characterized by hypertension and convulsions.Based on this information,Sari developed

Tammy is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2500 kcal/day.Based on this information,her daily energy requirement would be _____ kcal during her first trimester of pregnancy.

Angie is due to give birth to a boy in June.Before she became pregnant,Angie weighed 215 pounds,which was in the obese BMI range.She should gain no more than ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Zoe is due to give birth to a girl in November.Before she became pregnant,Zoe weighed 168 pounds,which was in the overweight range for her height.Based on this information,her physician will recommend that she gain ______ pounds during her pregnancy.

Which of the following conditions is a major cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States?

Cammy is a healthy young woman whose energy requirement is 2000 kcal/day.Based on this information,her daily energy requirement would be _____ kcal during her first trimester of pregnancy.

During her 6th month of pregnancy,Miranda developed gestational hypertension.As a result of this condition,Miranda has a higher risk of giving birth to a _____ infant than a pregnant woman who does not experience hypertension.

Pregnant women generally need to take a supplement that contains