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Teresa just gave birth to a healthy infant,and she is not sure that she wants to breastfeed her baby.She says that the idea of breastfeeding makes her feel uncomfortable,and she does not see any benefits to choosing breast milk instead of formula.What would you tell Teresa about the benefits that breastfeeding can provide her and the benefits that breastmilk can offer the baby? ere

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Sonya is overweight when she becomes pregnant.What is her recommended range of weight gain? 


A)  10-18 
B)  15-25 
C)  25-35 
D)  36-44 
E)  45-55

F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

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A developing infant from 2 to 8 weeks is known as a(n) _____.


A)  fetus 
B)  ovum 
C)  zygote 
D)  embryo 
E)  blastocyst

F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

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What happens to a mother's milk if she lacks certain nutrients in her diet? 


A)  The milk quantity stays the same but is of lower quality. 
B)  The milk quantity decreases, and the milk is lower in those nutrients. 
C)  The milk quality stays the same, but the quantity of the milk decreases. 
D)  The missing nutrients affect levels of other nutrients in the milk. 
E)  The milk is not an appropriate source of nutrition and formula should be used.

F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

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_______ is the most reliable indicator of an infant's future health status.


A)  The infant's birthweight 
B)  The mother's weight before pregnancy 
C)  The mother's weight gain during pregnancy 
D)  The mother's nutrition status prior to pregnancy 
E)  Maternal age

F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a mother who has experienced malnutrition prior to or after conception? 


A)  Inadequate fetal nourishment due to a poorly developed placenta. 
B)  A temporary loss of insulin secretion 
C)  If the baby is female, an elevated risk of that baby later in life to develop a chronic disease that could impair her ability to give birth to a healthy infant. 
D)  Growth restriction in the fetus 
E)  Higher risk of spontaneous abortion or stillbirth

F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

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Which of the following is true about low-birth-weight infants? 


A)  They show greater prevalence for liver fat infiltration. 
B)  They demonstrate catch-up growth within 3 months of birth. 
C)  They have an increased risk for insulin resistance later in life. 
D)  They have proportionately larger kidneys and greater risks for low blood pressure. 
E)  They are more commonly born to upper socioeconomic status women.

F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

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Discuss the causes of two nutrition-related concerns during pregnancy and suggested strategies to alleviate discomfort.

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To reduce risk of the development of type 2 diabetes after pregnancy,health professional strongly advise women to _______.


A)  avoid excessive weight gain during and after pregnancy 
B)  gain less than the recommended weight indicated for their BMI at conception 
C)  control blood glucose with insulin or medications rather than rely on diet and exercise if diagnosed with gestational diabetes 
D)  follow a low-carbohydrate diet if diagnosed with gestational diabetes 
E)  avoid foods high in sugar and alcohol

F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

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MATCHING MATCHING -Associated with iron-deficiency anemia


A) Implantation
B) Teratogenic
C) Perinatal
D) Macrosomia
E) Oxytocin
F) Fetus
G) Preterm
H) Heartburn
I) Pica
J) Caffeine
K) Zygote
L) Embryo
M) Alcohol
N) Eclampsia
O) Amniotic sac
P) Birthweight

Q) J) and K)
R) A) and N)

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What level of alcohol consumption does the U.S.Surgeon General advice for pregnant women? 


A)  None 
B)  No more than 1 drink per day 
C)  No more than 2 drinks per day 
D)  Between ½ to 1 per day 
E)  Less than 1oz per drink

F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

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