Nutrition Facts

Question 1

A 26-year-old woman visits her OBGYN because she would like to start a family.

What micronutrient should this women supplement in her diet?

Answer 1

400mg of Folic acid.

If family history of NTDs, then ~1000mg

Question 2

A 26-year-old woman visits her OBGYN because she would like to start a family.

What vitamin should this woman limit in her diet?

Answer 2

Vitamin A

Question 3

A 26-year-old woman visits her OBGYN because she would like to start a family.

What food or drink should this woman limit in her diet?

Answer 3

Alcohol

Question 4

A 26-year-old woman is 8 weeks pregnant.

What are some specific nutritional needs for a woman during
pregnancy?

Answer 4

Average of an extra 300cal/day. Minimum of 175gm from Carbs

and 70gm Protein

Question 5

What are some common nutritional deficiencies seen in pregnant
woman?

Answer 5

Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron

Question 6

What are some foods to avoid during pregnancy and why?

Answer 6

Alcohol – Birth defects

Raw food, unpasteurized food, processed meat – listeria, food poisoning

Large fish (Tuna, swordfish) - mercury

Question 7

What supplement should you encourage mom to give baby while

she is breastfeeding?

Answer 7

Vitamin D

Question 8

What is an important supplement needed at around 6 months for an infant?

Answer 8

Iron

Question 9

What foods should be avoided in infancy?

Answer 9

Honey and animal milk

botulism… milk why?

Question 10

What are some common nutritional deficiencies/issues in toddlers/preschoolers?

Answer 10

• Iron deficiency
• Fluoride deficiency
• Constipation
• Peer influence (L O L)

Question 11

What micronutrients are important for adolescence?

Answer 11

Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron and Fiber

Question 12

What are the 4 macronutrients and what is the approximate percentage they should encompass in a diet?

Answer 12

Carbs- 60%
Protein- 15%
Fat- 25%
Water- 64oz

Question 13

What is insoluble fiber?

Answer 13

-Passes through digestion system intact
-Adds bulk to stool
-Helps with constipation
-Removes waste from body quickly, lowers colon cancer risk
-Examples: Skins of fruits & vegetables, whole grains,
beans

Question 14

What is soluble fiber?

Answer 14

• Dissolves in water & forms a gel
• Helps with both diarrhea & constipation
• Lowers cholesterol & regulates blood sugar
• Examples: Apples, oats, squash, cheerios

Question 15

What is the daily recommendation for fiber intake?

Answer 15

14g/1,000 kcal.

Dietary fibers should be a mix of soluble and insoluble
with one-fourth (6 to 8 grams/day) coming from soluble fiber

Question 16

essential amino acids (name all 9)

Answer 16

valine
leucine
isoleucine
phenylalanine
tryptophan
lysine
arginine 
histidine
methionine 
threonine