Women who develop gestational diabetes have a greater risk of developing _____ later in life.
a. heart disease
b. type 2 diabetes
c. gastrointestinal problems
d. osteoporosis
e. hyponatremia
Q. 2If you were to counsel a pregnant woman suffering from morning sickness, you might suggest they _____.
a. limit the amount of fat in her diet
b. take iron supplements on an empty stomach
c. limit meals to three a day
d. eat the foods she wants when she feels like eating
e. only eat a large lunch, because breakfast will likely make her nauseous
Q. 3Nora, who is pregnant, awakens at 2:00 a.m. craving pickles and chocolate sauce. The craving probably indicates that she _____.
a. drank too much coffee last night
b. drank too much alcohol last night
c. needs some nutrients that are found in pickles and chocolate sauce
d. is experiencing hormone-induced changes in taste
e. is seriously lacking in sodium and carbohydrates
Q. 4What are some benefits of physical activity during pregnancy?
a. It improves the overall fitness of the fetus.
b. It prevents or manages type 1 diabetes.
c. It prevents early onset vitamin D deficiency.
d. It may result in fewer discomforts during pregnancy.
e. It promotes an earlier delivery.
Q. 5If a woman gains 30 pounds during pregnancy, the net amount of body fat she gains is about _____.
a. 1 pound
b. 7 pounds
c. 10 pounds
d. 15 pounds
e. 20 pounds
Q. 6An obese women should gain between _____ pounds during pregnancy.
a. 5 and 7
b. 11 and 20
c. 17 and 24
d. 25 and 35
e. 35 and 40
Q. 7For a healthy pregnant woman, physicians often recommend _____.
a. multivitamin and mineral supplements and weight gain of about 25-35 pounds
b. no vitamin or mineral supplements and weight gain of at least 30 pounds
c. vitamin C supplements and weight gain of about 20 pounds
d. multivitamin and mineral supplements and weight gain of no more than 20 pounds
e. as much weight gain as possible to supply the energy needs of the developing fetus
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