Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main nutritional concern during the third trimester of pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Preventing excessive weight gain due to edema and ensuring sufficient caloric intake for fetal growth

Question 2

A pregnant woman in her second trimester should increase her daily caloric intake by how many calories, according to recommendations?

Accepted Answer

$$340$$ calories

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy to prevent Listeria infection during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Consume unpasteurized dairy products for extra calcium

Question 4

A healthy infant's diet should consist of what percentage of calories from fat, based on the composition of breast milk?

Accepted Answer

$$30-50\%$$

Question 5

Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating milk production during lactation?

Accepted Answer

Prolactin

Question 6

A toddler (age 2-3) should consume what approximate range of daily calories?

Accepted Answer

$$1,000 to$$ $$1,400$$ calories

Question 7

Which of the following is a benefit of breastfeeding for the parent?

Accepted Answer

Reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancers

Question 8

A mother is exclusively breastfeeding her 2-month-old infant. Which nutrient is most likely to require supplementation for the infant?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Question 9

Which of the following best explains why introducing only one new solid food at a time is recommended for infants?

Accepted Answer

To identify potential allergic reactions

Question 10

A 6-month-old infant is being introduced to solid foods. Which feeding practice is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Feeding pureed foods with a spoon

Question 11

Which of the following is a common complication of pregnancy that can lead to type 2 diabetes later in life?

Accepted Answer

Gestational diabetes

Question 12

A toddler who insists on eating only peanut butter sandwiches for every meal is exhibiting which feeding behavior?

Accepted Answer

Food jag

Question 13

Which of the following is a developmental milestone typical of the toddler years?

Accepted Answer

Drawing

Question 14

Calculate the additional protein requirement for a pregnant woman if the RDA for nonpregnant women is $$46$$ grams per day and the RDA during pregnancy is $$71$$ grams per day.

Accepted Answer

$$25$$ grams

Question 15

Which of the following is a recommended practice to reduce the risk of early childhood caries in toddlers?

Accepted Answer

Brushing the child’s teeth after meals

Question 16

A mother is experiencing painful breast engorgement and sore nipples while breastfeeding. Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Seek lactation support to improve feeding technique and comfort

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the division of responsibility in feeding toddlers?

Accepted Answer

Caregivers decide what, when, and where food is offered; the child decides how much and whether to eat

Question 18

Which of the following is a key reason why infants have higher fluid requirements per kilogram than adults?

Accepted Answer

Infants have a higher metabolic rate and greater water loss relative to body size

Question 19

A newborn develops yellowing of the skin and eyes within the first week of life. Which type of jaundice is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Physiologic jaundice

Question 20

Which of the following is a benefit of physical activity during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Promotes cardiorespiratory fitness and easier postpartum weight loss

Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Pregnancy, Infancy, and Toddler Years

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