Several mechanisms that may prevent obesity in children who are breastfed have been identified. ...

Several mechanisms that may prevent obesity in children who are breastfed have been identified. These include all of the following EXCEPT:
 a. children that breastfed exhibited less soft drink consumption as teens.
  b. children that breastfed learned self-regulation of energy intake.
  c. children that breastfed shared characteristics of parents, including healthy lifestyles.
  d. children that breastfed had metabolic programming related to chemical substances in human milk.
  e. All of the above are potential protective mechanisms.

Q. 2

Which statement is FALSE in regards to preparation for breastfeeding?
 a. Gentle massage is recommended to get accustomed to handling the breasts and prepare them for expressing milk.
  b. Rubbing the breast with a towel is recommended to toughen the breast.
  c. The Hoffman technique is used for women with flat or inverted nipples.
  d. Natural lubrication is produced by the Montgomery glands by the third trimester.
  e. All of the above are true.

Q. 3

Which of the following is a nutritional benefit of breastfeeding?
 a. It provides optimal nutrition to the infant.
  b. The balance of nutrients matches requirements needed for human growth.
  c. Infants do not need additional fluids or water when breastfeeding.
  d. The low protein content is easily tolerated.
  e. All of the above are considered nutritional benefits.

Q. 4

Maternal psychological benefits related to breastfeeding include all the following EXCEPT:
 a. increased self-confidence.
  b. bonding with the breast fed infant.
  c. a slower return to pre-pregnancy weight.
  d. All of the above are psychological benefits.

Q. 5

Which of the following is NOT a maternal benefit of breastfeeding?
 a. Minimizes postpartum blood loss
  b. Helps uterus return to nonpregnant size
  c. Delays return to fertility
  d. MAY help lose weight more quickly
  e. All of the above would be considered benefits of breastfeeding.

Q. 6

The hormone responsible for uterine contractions and the minimization of maternal postpartum blood loss is:
 a. prolactin.
  b. oxytocin.
  c. estrogen.
  d. progesterone.
  e. testosterone.

Q. 7

Janis is a 40-year-old woman entering pregnancy with a BMI of 21 . At 24 weeks she was given an oral glucose tolerance test to check for gestational diabetes. The results were: Fasting: 85 mg/dL 1-hour: 185 mg/dL 2-hour: 175 mg/dL 3-hour: 155 mg/dL Based on this information, Janis has gestational diabetes.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 8

Twins at the highest risk of death and malformations have separate amniotic sacs but share the same placenta.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 9

Because of higher needs, women with multifetal pregnancies can take NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTS greater than the UL recommendations.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false