Question 1

All of the following statements are true concerning the placenta except:

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A)   it is an active metabolic organ with many responsibilities.
B)   it allows for the exchange of materials between baby and mother.
C)   the fetus receives nutrients and carbon dioxide across the placenta.
D)   the mother's blood picks up the baby's waste materials through the placenta and they are excreted.

Question 2

All of the following are recommendations for children from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans except:

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A)   children and adolescents should do 60 minutes of physical activity 3 days a week.
B)   most regular physical activity should be moderate to vigorous aerobic activity.
C)   muscle-strengthening physical activity should be included at least 3 days a week.
D)   bone-strengthening physical activity should be included at least 3 days a week.

Question 3

Describe the purpose and components of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.

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Question 4

A woman who is breastfeeding is not able to eat enough food for two weeks because of a lack of money. What effect will it have on her breast milk?

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A)   The quantity of milk will decrease but it will still be nutritionally adequate.
B)   She will stop making breast milk until she gets adequate food again.
C)   There will not be any effect because the body will continue to produce enough.
D)   The breast milk will be too concentrated in nutrients for the baby.

Question 5

Exclusively breastfed babies need supplements of _____, but formula-fed babies do not.

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium
B)   fluoride
C)   vitamin D
D)   iron

Question 6

A nursing mother produces about _____ ounces of milk a day.

Accepted Answer

A)   10
B)   15
C)   20
D)   25

Question 7

Physical activity during pregnancy can improve fitness, facilitate labor, and reduce psychological stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

You are counseling a pregnant woman who is experiencing "morning sickness." To alleviate this condition you tell her to:

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A)   sip juice or coffee when nauseated.
B)   nibble on soda crackers or dry toast.
C)   try drinking beverages between meals only.
D)   a and b
E)   b and c

Question 9

During pregnancy, the recommended carbohydrate intake is less than 175 grams per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What effect does malnutrition during critical times of development in pregnancy have on the fetus?

Accepted Answer

A)   Impairment of the development of an organ is irreversible.
B)   If the heart is impaired in early development it can be reversed with good nutrition.
C)   It is not a problem if the fetus has gained enough weight earlier.
D)   Teeth will develop after the baby is born.

Question 11

Which of the following is the single most potent indicator of an infant's future health status?

Accepted Answer

A)   mother's prepregnancy weight
B)   mother's weight gain during pregnancy
C)   infant's birthweight
D)   mother's prepregnancy nutrition status

Question 12

Which of the following does not contain vitamin B12?

Accepted Answer

A)   meat
B)   legumes
C)   eggs
D)   dairy products

Question 13

Characteristics of breast milk include that:

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A)   its sodium content is low.
B)   its protein is largely alpha-lactalbumin.
C)   its vitamin C content is low.
D)   a and b
E)   b and c

Question 14

Kathy has given birth to a small, low-birthweight infant. Which of the following most likely made the greatest contribution to this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)   smoking
B)   drug use during pregnancy
C)   heredity
D)   poor nutrition

Question 15

Describe alcohol's harmful effects on a fetus.

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Question 16

Prenatal exposure to alcohol can result in which of the following fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in children?

Accepted Answer

A)   fetal alcohol syndrome, when the woman drinks only in the last 2 weeks of pregnancy
B)   mood disorders and problem behaviors diagnosed in preschool years
C)   mental retardation that can be reversed as the child grows older
D)   difficulty in walking without assistance

Question 17

Which woman is at risk of not developing a healthy placenta?

Accepted Answer

A)   a woman who is 30 pounds overweight
B)   a woman with anorexia nervosa who is restricting her food intake
C)   a woman eating a balanced vegetarian diet
D)   an underweight woman who has increased her food intake to gain weight

Question 18

A three-month-old baby girl who weighs 9 pounds needs how many calories each day?

Accepted Answer

A)   162
B)   360
C)   405
D)   900

Question 19

A woman has gained 30 pounds in her first two months of pregnancy and has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. What should she know about her health risks from this condition?

Accepted Answer

A)   She is at risk of having a low-birthweight baby.
B)   This condition is permanent and must be monitored frequently.
C)   She should stop eating all carbohydrates to lower her blood glucose.
D)   This condition usually goes away after the baby is born.

Question 20

An initial goal for obese children is to:

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A)   hold weight steady while they grow taller.
B)   slow their rate of gain.
C)   lose weight quickly.
D)   a and b
E)   b and c

Exam 13: Life Cycle Nutrition: Mother and Infant

Which woman is at risk of not developing a healthy placenta?

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Describe alcohol's harmful effects on a fetus.

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What effect does malnutrition during critical times of development in pregnancy have on the fetus?

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A three-month-old baby girl who weighs 9 pounds needs how many calories each day?

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A nursing mother produces about _____ ounces of milk a day.

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Kathy has given birth to a small, low-birthweight infant. Which of the following most likely made the greatest contribution to this situation?

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Prenatal exposure to alcohol can result in which of the following fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in children?

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A woman who is breastfeeding is not able to eat enough food for two weeks because of a lack of money. What effect will it have on her breast milk?

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Which of the following does not contain vitamin B12?

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A woman has gained 30 pounds in her first two months of pregnancy and has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. What should she know about her health risks from this condition?

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Characteristics of breast milk include that:

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An initial goal for obese children is to:

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Describe the purpose and components of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.

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Physical activity during pregnancy can improve fitness, facilitate labor, and reduce psychological stress.

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All of the following statements are true concerning the placenta except:

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During pregnancy, the recommended carbohydrate intake is less than 175 grams per day.

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All of the following are recommendations for children from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans except:

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Exclusively breastfed babies need supplements of _____, but formula-fed babies do not.

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Which of the following is the single most potent indicator of an infant's future health status?

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You are counseling a pregnant woman who is experiencing "morning sickness." To alleviate this condition you tell her to:

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