The diet of a woman who is breastfeeding

The diet of a woman who is breastfeeding
 
 A. should provide adequate calories to support milk production.
  B. should provide 4 times more vitamins and minerals than the woman consumed during pregnancy.
  C. should provide fewer calories during the second six months than during the first 6 months of the baby's life.
  D. must include milk and milk products in order to support milk production.

Q. 2

The nutrients found in breast milk include lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and
 
 A. glucose.
  B. lactose.
  C. maltose.
  D. sucrose.

Q. 3

The first milk produced by a lactating mother is called
 
 A. mature milk.
  B. fore-milk.
  C. hind-milk.
  D. colostrum.

Q. 4

The hormone required for the production of breast milk is
 
 A. prolactin.
  B. oxytocin.
  C. lactation-stimulating hormone.
  D. estrogen.

Q. 5

Which of the following is not a sign or symptom of pre-eclampsia?
 
 A. Swelling and weight gain
  B. Fluid retention
  C. Reduced blood pressure
  D. Protein in the urine

Q. 6

All of the following statements about gestational diabetes are true except:
 
 A. It usually develops after the second trimester.
  B. It is associated with insulin resistance rather than reduced insulin secretion.
  C. It is caused by fetal demands for glucose.
  D. It increases the mother's risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

Q. 7

The nutrient required to support proper neural tube development is
 
 A. calcium.
  B. iron.
  C. folate.
  D. vitamin D.