Reference no: EM132265280
1. A woman's body undergoes many changes during pregnancy. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
- hormone levels change causing smooth muscle to relax
- heartburn, constipation, reflux
- body fat decreases
- nutritional requirements change
2. Excess weight gain during pregnancy may increase health risk complications including all of the following EXCEPT:
onset of gestational diabetes
cesarean section
large for gestational age baby
increased immunity for mother and child
3. The side effects of pregnancy which may prevent a woman from taking in adequate sources and amount of the recommended nutrients include which of the following:
gaining weight, frequent urination, synthesis of hemoglobin
edema, bloating, lactation, diarrhea
constipation, heartburn, morning sickness, food cravings
there are no side effects
4. The nutritional recommendations for a pregnant woman include:
exercise, and a prenatal vitamin.
additional 300-500 calories daily, more protein, adequate essential fatty acid intake.
drinking additional fluids including milk and water.
all of these are correct
5. The requirement for ______is increased by 50% during pregnancy due to the increase in _______and synthesis of ___________.
iron, blood volume, hemoglobin
iron, amniotic fluid, hemoglobin
folate, growth, brain tissue
iron, oxygen, hemoglobin
6. The requirement for which nutrient increases for women of childbearing age planning to become pregnant:
Vitamin B6
Vitamin D
Folate
Calcium
7. Spina Bifida is referred to as a ___________and results as a consequence of _____________.
teratogens,poor prenatal care.
pica,inadequate Iron intake.
neural tube defect, inadequate Folic Acid intake.
neural tube defect, excess Folic Acid intake.