The developing brain of a fetus contains substantial amounts of lipid material and depends on _____ for proper development and function.
a. long-chain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
b. monounsaturated fatty acids
c. cholesterol
d. medium-chain fatty acids
Q. 2The energy content of breast milk in women who deliver pre-term infants is _____ kcal/100 mL.
a. 15-25
b. 30-37
c. 40-48
d. 58-70
e. 72-120
Q. 3Pregnant women who are vegans should get their protein from:
a. protein supplements.
b. high-protein smoothies.
c. legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and tofu.
d. milk, yogurt, and cheese.
Q. 4The composition of milk in mothers who deliver preterm infants is higher in _____ and slightly lower in _____ content compared with milk of mothers who deliver full-term infants.
a. protein and energy; lactose
b. lactose; protein and energy
c. lactose and protein; energy
d. energy; protein and lactose
e. protein; energy and lactose
Q. 5Infants born between _____ weeks are considered late-preterm.
a. 28-30
b. 30-33
c. 34-37
d. 39-42
e. 42-45
Q. 6To ensure sound nutrition, the mother's diet during pregnancy should include:
a. twice as many kcalories to spare protein for tissue synthesis.
b. an additional 25 grams of protein each day.
c. enough salt to promote edema.
d. vitamin and mineral supplements, instead of food, to prevent weight gain.
Q. 7The RDA for protein during pregnancy is an additional _____ grams per day.
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 25
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