Describe the difference between gestational age and menstrual age.
Q. 2In order to lose one pound over a period of 3 years, you would need to reduce your food intake by _____ kcalories per day.
a. 5
b. 250
c. 10
d. 100
Q. 3Explain the purpose of natality statistics, including the types of data of interest to natality statistics.
Q. 4Severe kcalorie restriction and rapid weight loss can result in all of the following except:
a. excessive loss of lean tissue.
b. a lower basal metabolism.
c. rapid regain of weight.
d. excessive loss of fat tissue.
Q. 5A woman attempting to become pregnant wants is recommended to increase her folate levels. Explain the importance of folate during pregnancy and suggest sources of folate that the woman may include in her diet to increase her intake levels.
Q. 6The secret to safe and permanent weight loss is a sensible approach involving:
a. physical activity and a healthy low-kcalorie diet.
b. hormones and diet pills.
c. a very-low-kcalorie diet combined with regular exercise.
d. herbal supplements and a low-kcalorie diet.
Q. 7Heartburn in pregnant women is likely caused by _____.
a. larger food intake volumes
b. increased blood fluid volumes
c. weight gain
d. movement of the fetus in the uterus
e. relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter at the top of the stomach
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