Why are eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) important nutrients during pregnancy?
A) Because they promote optimal bone and muscle development of the fetus
B) Because they are important for intelligence and central nervous development of the fetus
C) Because they help to develop the central nervous system of the mother
D) Because if they are deficient delivery of the baby will be delayed
Q. 2Which of the following statements about iodine and pregnancy is false?
A) Iodine is not an essential nutrient during pregnancy.
B) Iodine is found in fish, shellfish, and seaweed.
C) Iodized salt is the most reliable dietary source of iodine.
D) Iodine deficiency can cause malformation and growth retardation in children.
Q. 3Timmy is a 2 year old whose mom thinks he is a fussy eater. Which of the following guidelines should she follow to help Timmy eat healthy?
A) Bribe him with toys to finish eating everything on his plate.
B) Offer him dessert only if he finishes eating his vegetables.
C) Make him eat foods that he dislikes so he will learn to like them.
D) Offer a wide variety of nutritious foods in a positive eating environment.
E) All of the above are recommended.
Q. 4A woman who needs 2200 calories daily to satisfy her energy needs can anticipate consuming ____ calories per day in the second and third trimesters of her pregnancy, respectively.
A) 2540 and 2650
B) 2760 and 2970
C) 3040 and 3260
D) 3220 and 3440
Q. 5Maria is an underweight woman weighing 95 pounds. If she becomes pregnant, she should anticipate weighing ____ by the end of her pregnancy.
A) 120-130 pounds
B) 123-135 pounds
C) 110-120 pounds
D) 140-165 pounds
Q. 6The critical period of brain cell multiplication in humans begins during ____ and ends after ____.
A) infancy, age 10
B) pregnancy, age 1
C) the first year of life, age 5
D) pregnancy, age 3
Q. 7Which of the following lactating women will probably experience a reduction in the amount of breast milk she produces?
A) Susan, who has placed herself on a 1200 calories per day diet in order to lose weight quickly after the birth of her first child
B) Yvonna, who consumes 500 calories daily beyond her pre-pregnant caloric needs
C) Juanita, who has lost 15 pounds since delivering her child
D) Rita, who drinks 3 cups of coffee a day
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