Chapter 17 - 19

Question 1

If a woman is overweight pre-pregnancy, she should gain at least ___ lbs but no more than ___ lbs

Answer 1

At least 15, no more than 25

Question 2

Inadequate weight gain (during pregnancy) characteristics

Answer 2

Preterm birth & depletion of nutrient reserves

Question 3

Excessive weight gain (during pregnancy) characteristics

Answer 3

Large for gestational age & increased risk of adolescent obesity

Question 4

During the last two trimesters of pregnancy, energy needs increase by about ___ kcal per day to ___ kcal per day

Answer 4

Increase from 350 to 450

Question 5

During the first 6 months of lactation, women should consume ___ kcal above pre-pregnancy needs

Answer 5

330

Question 6

During the second 6 months of lactation, women should consume ___ kcal above pre-pregnancy needs

Answer 6

400

Question 7

2 nutrients whose needs increase by 50% above pre-pregnancy needs

Answer 7

Iron & folate

Question 8

Pregnant women should intake less than ___ mg/day of caffeine

Answer 8

200

Question 9

Benefits of exercise during pregnancy

Answer 9

• Shorter labor
• Reduced risk of gestational diabetes
• Improved sleep patterns

Question 10

Proven benefits of breastfeeding

Answer 10

• Lower incidence of gastrointestinal and respiratory infections
• Promotes uterine contractions
• Promotes bonding
• Nutritionally superior

Question 11

Nutrient needs of infants

Answer 11

• They need 40-50 kcal/pound of body weight per day
• 40-50% of their kcals should come from fat
• DHA is thought to play a role in vision and brain health

Question 12

Breastfed infants should be prescribed a supplement of vitamin __ since breastmilk is low in this nutrient

Answer 12

vitamin D

Question 13

Infants begin to need solid foods around

Answer 13

4-6 months

Question 14

May be caused by an over-reliance on milk

Answer 14

Milk anemia

Question 15

Should not be given before the age of 1 because of the risk of Clostridium botulinum

Answer 15

Corn syrup/honey

Question 16

Can cause diarrhea so should be limited to 4-6 fl oz per day

Answer 16

Juice

Question 17

Severe tooth decay that results when an infant is left alone with a bottle

Answer 17

Nursing bottle syndrome

Question 18

When introducing cow’s milk

Answer 18

• Do not give reduced fat milk before the age of 2
• Cow’ s milk can be introduced after 1 year of age
• Before age 1, the milk is too concentrated in minerals and protein and too low in carbohydrate