A pregnant woman needs ample carbohydrate intake to _____.
a. raise blood glucose levels
b. fuel the fetal brain and spare protein needed for fetal growth
c. provide adequate protein
d. increase glycogen stores in the fetus
e. alleviate gastrointestinal distress during the third trimester
Q. 2During pregnancy, food energy needs increase less than nutrient needs. To achieve this balance, food selection should include _____.
a. foods of lower nutrient density
b. increased portions of vitamin C-rich foods
c. use of whole milk and fatty meats
d. decreased portions of vitamin C-rich foods
e. decreased portions of calcium-rich foods
Q. 3A pregnant woman's daily energy needs increase by _____ kcalories in the first trimester, ____ kcalories in the second trimester, and _____ kcalories in the third trimester.
a. 0; 340; 450
b. 100; 300; 500
c. 50; 140; 250
d. 0; 300; 600
e. 25; 200; 400
Q. 4The effects of malnutrition during critical periods in pregnancy _____.
a. can be offset by vitamin and mineral supplementation
b. are irreversible
c. can be remedied later in pregnancy with a nutritious diet
d. are not significant
e. can be offset by boosting protein and carbohydrate intake
Q. 5Nutrients and oxygen travel to the developing fetus via _____.
a. the placenta
b. the amniotic sac
c. its lungs
d. its intestines
e. the uterine wall
Q. 6What is a likely complication that obese pregnant women may face?
a. hyper-mature baby due to longer gestation
b. increased chance for twins
c. faster delivery
d. a larger-than-normal baby
e. a low-birthweight baby
Q. 7Research suggests that low-birthweight babies may experience _____.
a. a higher adult IQ
b. much better eyesight
c. tall stature
d. greater risk of heart disease and hypertension
e. greater risk of psychological problems
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