Nutrition (Mellen)

Question 1

2X of this nutrient is needed during pregnancy, for blood production, cell growth and prevention of neural tube defects

Answer 1

folate

Question 2

what is the increased calroic need in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy? 3rd trimester? what percentage increase in total caloric needs does this represent?

Answer 2

340 kcal in 2nd trimester
450 kcal in 3rd trimester
15-25% total caloric increase

Question 3

True or false: spinach is an optimal source of calcium because it is readily absorbed to help conserve maternal bone during fetal development.

Answer 3

False. Spinach is a great source of folate (RDA 400 mcg/daily) and calcium (RDA 1000-1300 mg/day) but it also contains oxylates, which bind the calcium and prevent its maximal absorption

Question 4

this type of iron is found in animal flesh only and is more easily absorbed than its counterpart

Answer 4

heme iron

Question 5

True or false: nonheme iron should be consumed with calcium to enhance its absorption

Answer 5

False. Vitamin C helps increase the absorption of nonheme iron.

Question 6

what population does WIC serve?

Answer 6

pregnant women thru 6 weeks post partum, breastfeeding women, infants up to their first birthday, children up to their 5th birthday