Question 1

Which of the following fatty acids are essential for the development of the infant's retina and brain?

Accepted Answer

A)   DHA
B)   trans fatty acids
C)   ARA
D)   DHA and ARAE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Honey should never be fed to children younger than 1 year due to the increased risk of salmonella food poisoning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A developing human from 2-8 weeks after fertilization is called a/an

Accepted Answer

A)   embryo.
B)   fetus.
C)   premature infant.
D)   zygote.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

One of the greatest risk factors for poor pregnancy outcome is poverty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

At what point are infants ready for solid or semi-solid foods?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 months of age
B)   4-6 months of age
C)   Infants can eat solid food immediately after being born.
D)   1 year of ageE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

The growth charts for children assess the status of which of these parameters?

Accepted Answer

A)   Height, weight, and body fat
B)   Body fat, head circumference, and weight
C)   Height, weight, and head circumference
D)   Body fat, head circumference and weightE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Exclusive breast feeding for the first 6 months of pregnancy has no effect on infant's risk of developing a food allergy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Because infants change so much during the first year, energy requirements are made for three age groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The first milk that is produced by the breast, containing more immune factors than milk produced later in lactation, is called

Accepted Answer

A)   colostrum.
B)   cow's milk.
C)   formula.
D)   pica.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Adequate vitamin D intake is essential to ensure efficient _____ absorption.

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium
B)   folate
C)   iron
D)   zincE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The early embryo (before 5 weeks of age)  gets nourished by

Accepted Answer

A)   absorbing nutrients for the bloodstream of the mother (the bloodstream of the embryo mixes with the bloodstream of the mother) .
B)   breaking down the lining of the uterus.
C)   transferring of nutrients from the placenta.
D)   none of theseE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Mothers who are breast feeding should avoid consuming large amounts of caffeine, because caffeine can pass into the breast milk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of cocaine's effects during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a central nervous system stimulant.
B)   Use by the mother during pregnancy increases her risk for a miscarriage.
C)   It is a large molecule; therefore, it does not cross the placenta and enter fetal blood.
D)   Many of its effects during pregnancy occur because it constricts blood vessels, thereby reducing oxygen and nutrient delivery to the fetus.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following nutrients make up the majority of an infant's diet during the first 6 months of life?

Accepted Answer

A)   carbohydrate
B)   fat
C)   iron
D)   proteinE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Pre-eclampsia is dangerous to the baby because it reduces blood flow to the placenta.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following women has a greater risk of hypertensive disorder during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Susie, a 30 year old Caucasian mother of 2
B)   Jenni, a 40 year old African American living in poverty
C)   Staci, a 35 year old Hispanic mother of 1
D)   Mildred, a Caucasian 20 year old college studentE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following statements about feeding infants is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   The microorganisms that cause colds are passed from the mother to infant in breast milk.
B)   HIV infection is passed from the mother to infant in breast milk.
C)   Nicotine from cigarettes is not passed from the mother to infant in breast milk.
D)   Breastfeeding leads to decreased bone density in the lactating mother.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

_______ is the nutrient that is most commonly deficient in infants who are consuming adequate energy and protein.

Accepted Answer

A)   Calcium
B)   Iron
C)   Vitamin D
D)   ZincE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 19

DHA and ARA are only found in DHA and ARA fortified formulas and not in breast milk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is the hormone that stimulates milk production in a woman who has just given birth?

Accepted Answer

A)   Human chorionic gonadotropin
B)   Parathyroid hormone
C)   Progestin
D)   ProlactinE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Exam 11: Nutrition During Pregnancy and Infancy

DHA and ARA are only found in DHA and ARA fortified formulas and not in breast milk.

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Pre-eclampsia is dangerous to the baby because it reduces blood flow to the placenta.

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Adequate vitamin D intake is essential to ensure efficient _____ absorption.

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Which of the following is NOT characteristic of cocaine's effects during pregnancy?

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Which of the following nutrients make up the majority of an infant's diet during the first 6 months of life?

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A developing human from 2-8 weeks after fertilization is called a/an

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One of the greatest risk factors for poor pregnancy outcome is poverty.

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Honey should never be fed to children younger than 1 year due to the increased risk of salmonella food poisoning.

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The growth charts for children assess the status of which of these parameters?

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_______ is the nutrient that is most commonly deficient in infants who are consuming adequate energy and protein.

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At what point are infants ready for solid or semi-solid foods?

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Which of the following is the hormone that stimulates milk production in a woman who has just given birth?

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Which of the following fatty acids are essential for the development of the infant's retina and brain?

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The first milk that is produced by the breast, containing more immune factors than milk produced later in lactation, is called

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Because infants change so much during the first year, energy requirements are made for three age groups.

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Which of the following women has a greater risk of hypertensive disorder during pregnancy?

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Exclusive breast feeding for the first 6 months of pregnancy has no effect on infant's risk of developing a food allergy.

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Mothers who are breast feeding should avoid consuming large amounts of caffeine, because caffeine can pass into the breast milk.

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Which of the following statements about feeding infants is true?

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The early embryo (before 5 weeks of age) gets nourished by

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