1 A diet high in saturated fat supports normal fertility False 2 The DRIs for a pregnant woman are increase compared to those for a nonpregnant woman of the same age False 3 The goal for preconceptual nutrition is to supply the energy nutrients and fiber needed for maternal structural changes and function False The goal of preconception nutrition is to acquire the nutrient stores to support a healthy pregnancy and to prevent maternal nutrient store depletion at birth 4 Preeclampsia is the term used to describe high blood pressure during pregnancy True 5 Taking a prenatal supplement ensures dietary adequacy of the macronutrients True 6 Normal cell division is called A Ovulation B Conception C Mitosis D Meiosis E Gametes 7 Prenatal weight gain is based on A Maternal girth circumference B Maternal blood pressure C Maternal height D Maternal BMI E Maternal fasting blood sugar 8 Which of the following is a health issue that may commonly develop during pregnancy A Osteoporosis B Dementia C Menopause D Hearing loss E Gestational diabetes 9 Regular prenatal exercise can A Promote bone loss B Elevate LDL cholesterol C Control weight gain D Decrease muscle tone E Cause constipation 10 Lactation is A Feeding the infant during the first year of life B A process to feed mammalian offspring C A nutritionally inadequate process to feed infants during the first few months of life D A postpartum avoidable event E A process that extends the recovery process of pregnancy 11 Malnutrition causes failure to thrive True 12 Babies should be held during breast or bottle feedings True 13 Positive feedback keeps breast milk flowing to a suckling infant True 14 Uterine contractions are a benefit to a mother who breastfeeds her baby True 15 The dietary need for fat is low during infancy False 16 At what age would an infant or child likely begin to transition from a bottle to a sippy cup A 6 months B 9 months C 12 months D 24 months E 36 months 17 In childhood is involved in the psychological and social aspects of eating A Olfaction B Gustation C Food texture D A and B E A B and C 18 During infancy essential fatty acids and omega 3 fatty acids function in A Cognitive development B Maturation of the retina C Brain growth D Central nervous system function E All of the above 19 Which of the following statements is false regarding maternal and infant nutrition A Vitamin K injections are given at birth B The need for iodine is high C Breastfed infants may need vitamin D supplements D Vegan mothers produce the most nutritious breast milk E Fluoride is needed for tooth formation 20 Which of the following is the best sequence for introducing foods to an infant A Breast milk real fruit juice wheat cereal and then strained meat and vegetables B Breast milk iron fortified rice cereal strained and cooked vegetables and then mashed fruit C Breast milk chopped meats pur ed fruits and then diced raw fruits and vegetables D Cow s milk beef corn and then honey and herbal teas E Infant formula fruit and vegetable juice nuts and seeds and then chopped meats 21 A child in the 25th percentile for weight for age is considered underweight False 22 A lack of healthy eating and activity patterns promotes childhood obesity True 23 Having a regular meal and snack schedule supports the eating process during childhood True 24 Most food rituals and jags experienced during childhood persist into adolescence True 25 Children should always be in positive energy balance to support growth and development True 26 An undernourished child may experience A More frequent sickness B Fatigue C Less social behavior D Less curiosity E All of the above 27 In the division of responsibility it is the child s job to determine A What to eat B When to eat C Where to eat D How much to eat E None of the above 28 All of the following affect childhood eating except the A Color of the food B Texture of the food C Taste of the food D Nutritional value of the food E Temperature of the food 29 Which of the following statements is false regarding nutrient needs during childhood A Adequate fiber will reduce constipation B Fat provides an important source of energy C Calcium needs are high to support bone growth D Fluid and electrolyte replacement drinks are needed to prevent dehydration E Low iron intake increases the risk of anemia 30 Which of the following statements is false regarding childhood diet and health A Daily physical activity is needed B One third of the DRI for several nutrients is provided by the National School Lunch Program C Adult health conditions like hypertension rarely occur during childhood D Food allergy is a genetic condition E Lead toxicity negatively affects brain function 31 The protein need during adolescence may fluctuate based on physiological demand growth spurts rather than chronological age or the DRI for protein True 32 It is normal for boys and girls to gain more than 50 pounds in body weight during adolescence False 33 Adolescents should engage in 60 minutes of daily physical activity True 34 Hormonal changes are most commonly the cause of acne in adolescents True 35 Proper nutrition is needed to support adolescent growth and development True