$$350\ \text{extra kcal}$$ per day

Question 1

Which of the following is a key reason why preconception nutrition is important for both men and women?

Accepted Answer

It increases the chances of conception and reduces the risk of early-pregnancy nutritional deficiencies.

Question 2

A woman with a BMI of 17.5 at conception should aim to gain how much weight during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

28-40 lbs.

Question 3

Which micronutrient is most critical to supplement during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid (Vitamin B9)

Question 4

During pregnancy, carbohydrate needs increase from 130 g per day to what value?

Accepted Answer

$$175\ 	ext{g}$$ per day

Question 5

Which of the following is a teratogen that should be strictly avoided during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol

Question 6

A pregnant woman in her third trimester should consume approximately how many extra Calories per day?

Accepted Answer

$$350\ 	ext{extra kcal}$$ per day

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of preeclampsia?

Accepted Answer

Abnormally large fetus

Question 8

Which hormone is responsible for triggering the release of breastmilk during breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Oxytocin

Question 9

A breastfeeding mother should increase her fluid intake to approximately how many liters per day?

Accepted Answer

$$3.8\ 	ext{liters}$$ per day

Question 10

Which of the following is the most appropriate semi-solid food to start feeding an infant at 6 months old?

Accepted Answer

Pureed meat

Question 11

Which of the following statements about infant growth is true?

Accepted Answer

A healthy infant’s length & weight should increase approximately proportionally to each other.

Question 12

Which of the following is a risk associated with gestational diabetes?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 13

Which micronutrient is stored in significant amounts in the fetus during gestation?

Accepted Answer

Iron

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to start feeding a 6-month-old baby solid foods?

Accepted Answer

They have all their teeth.

Question 15

Which of the following is a safe activity for a pregnant woman to do throughout gestation?

Accepted Answer

Yoga class

Question 16

Which of the following statements about breastfeeding is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Formula is always more nutritious than breastmilk.

Question 17

A pregnant woman should aim to do at least how many minutes of low-moderate intensity exercise per week?

Accepted Answer

$$150\ 	ext{minutes}$$

Question 18

Which of the following micronutrients would be most beneficial for a pregnant woman to take in supplement form?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid and iron

Question 19

Which of the following is true about pica during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

It is a medical condition where a pregnant woman craves inedible items.

Question 20

Which of the following is recommended for pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

Do not consume herbal supplements & teas.

Nutrition Across the Life Cycle: Pregnancy, Infancy, and Lactation

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