Which substance readily passes through the placenta to the fetus, where it can act as a toxin and interrupt normal growth and development?
a. protein
b. oxygen
c. vitamin A
d. alcohol
e. glucose
Q. 2_____ is a hormone produced by the stomach cells that promotes positive energy balance by stimulating appetite and promoting efficient energy storage.
a. Insulin
b. Leptin
c. Ghrelin
d. Yohimbe
Q. 3The increased need for energy in pregnancy averages _____ kcal/day.
a. 100
b. 200
c. 300
d. 500
e. 650
Q. 4More men suffer from bulimia nervosa than from anorexia.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 5A high-quality pregnancy diet would be least likely to include _____.
a. processed red meat
b. legumes
c. poultry
d. vegetable oil
e. fruits
Q. 6Central to the diagnosis of anorexia nervosa is a distorted body image that overestimates body fatness.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 7Exposure to the Dutch World War II famine during the second half of pregnancy led to increased risk of _____ in adult offspring.
a. high LDL and low HDL cholesterol
b. high body weight
c. infertility
d. decreased glucose tolerance
e. schizophrenia
Q. 8On a sensible weight-control program, meals and snacks should include whole-grain foods and fiber-rich vegetables.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 9The fetus comprises approximately _____ of the total weight gained during pregnancy in women who enter pregnancy at normal weight.
a. 1/4
b. 1/3
c. 1/2
d. 2/3
e. 3/4
Q. 10Ghrelin is a hormone produced in the stomach that acts much like leptin.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false