A low intake of folate increases the likelihood that an infant will be born with a _____.
a. deviated septum
b. tail or other appendage
c. large head
d. neural tube defect
e. smaller than average heart
Q. 2The requirement for folate during pregnancy increases from 400 micrograms per day to _____ micrograms per day.
a. 450
b. 500
c. 600
d. 800
e. 900
Q. 3An increased requirement for _____ during pregnancy is related to their roles in the synthesis of red blood cells.
a. calcium and vitamin K
b. vitamin E and vitamin C
c. folate and vitamin B12
d. protein and calcium
e. vitamin C and calcium
Q. 4The 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
e. saturated fats
Q. 5Pregnant women who are vegans do not eat any animal products; therefore, these women 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
e. eggs, nuts, and whole milk
Q. 6For vegetarian women during pregnancy, meeting the recommendation for food energy each day and including generous servings of protein-containing plant foods are _____.
a. not as necessary
b. imperative
c. not a concern
d. overrated
e. optional
Q. 7The RDA for protein during pregnancy is an additional _____ grams per day.
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 25
e. 35
Q. 8Low-carbohydrate diets during pregnancy _____.
a. help to prevent excess weight gain for the mother
b. may impair brain development in the fetus
c. may lead to pre-term labor
d. aid in preventing gestational diabetes
e. may boost brain development in the fetus
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