chapter 16

Question 1

nutrition is a major determinant of

Answer 1

infant mortality

Question 2

calorie intake needs to increase _ during the first trimester

Answer 2

minimally

Question 3

calorie intake increases to _ during second trimester

Answer 3

350 kcal/day

Question 4

calorie intake increases to _ during third trimester

Answer 4

450 kcal/day

Question 5

protein

Answer 5

increased by 50% compared to RDA

Question 6

essential fatty acids

Answer 6

required for fetal development of brain and eyes

Question 7

folate and vitamin B-12

Answer 7

critical for synthesis of DNA and cells

Question 8

Folate and vitamin B-12 deficiency may cause

Answer 8

premature birth
low birth weight
fetal growth retardation
spontaneous abortion
neural tube defects

Question 9

iron

Answer 9

increasd needs for maternal RBCs and fetal accumulation of iron stores

Question 10

vitamin A is potentially

Answer 10

teratogenic - high doses should be avoided by pregnant women

Question 11

there are health risks associated with beginning pregancy either overweight or underweight

Question 12

recommended weight gain during pregnancy varies depending on

Answer 12

starting weight

Question 13

most common dietary pathogens and toxins that can harm a developing fetus

Answer 13

mercury
listeria
toxoplasmosis

Question 14

clostrum

Answer 14

immature milk
richer in protein, minerals and vitamin A

Question 15

mature milk

Answer 15

supplies baby with all nutritional needs except low vitamin D