Decreased conversion of glucose to glycogen and fat, lowered maternal utilization of glucose, and ...

Decreased conversion of glucose to glycogen and fat, lowered maternal utilization of glucose, and increased liver production of glucose help _____.
 a. ensure the mother does not gain excessive weight during the second half of pregnancy
 b. ensure a constant supply of fat for maternal energy needs
 c. ensure a constant supply of glucose for fetal growth and development
 d. ensure that women do not expend too much energy on metabolism and have plenty of energy to support fetal growth
  e. promote healthy weight gain for pregnant women

Q. 2

Which of the following statements is true regarding fad diets?
 
 a. They are based on credible scientific research.
  b. The FDA requires proof that they work and are safe.
  c. They usually offer distorted bits of legitimate research, which makes them sound feasible.
  d. Scientists have overlooked the obvious facts and a lay person has figured out the key to successful weight loss.

Q. 3

The preferred source of fuel for the fetus is _____.
 a. glucose
 b. fatty acid
 c. protein
 d. cholesterol
  e. fiber

Q. 4

Which placental hormone maintains early pregnancy by stimulating the corpus luteum to produce estrogen and progesterone?
 a. human placental lactogen
 b. human chorionic somatotropin
  c. follicle-stimulating hormone
 d. human chorionic gonadotropin
  e. leptin

Q. 5

Which of the following is not one of the three indicators established by obesity experts for evaluating health risks from overweight and obesity?
 
 a. a person's disease risk profile
  b. BMI
  c. waist circumference
  d. diet history

Q. 6

Which person is at the greatest health risk?
 
 a. a 27-year-old woman with a waist circumference of 40 inches
  b. a 25-year-old athlete with a BMI of 33
  c. a 50-year-old male with a BMI of 29 who works out every day
  d. a 42-year-old woman with a waist circumference of 34 inches

Q. 7

The primary purpose of increased body water expansion is to _____.
 a. support large gains in fetal weight
 b. expand blood flow and nutrient transfer to the placenta and fetus
  c. provide the mother with plenty of fluids
 d. dilute the high concentration of nutrients in pregnant women
 e. make room for growing organs