Chapter 17: Nutrition Through the Life Cycle:
Pregnancy and the First Year of Life
The Basics
Changes
Minerals
Limits
Infants
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FINAL ROUND
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The Basics:
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Women with a pre-pregnancy BMI between approximately ________ and ________
have the best chance of an uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery.
a.
b.
c.
d.
18; 24
19.8; 26
22; 27
24; 27
ANSWER
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The Basics:
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Women with a pre-pregnancy BMI between approximately ________ and ________
have the best chance of an uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery.
a.
b.
c.
d.
18; 24
19.8; 26
22; 27
24; 27
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The Basics:
$200 Question
The failure of the spinal cord to close results in neural tube defects and is associated
with an inadequate intake of ________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
calories
fluids
folate
protein
ANSWER
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The Basics:
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The failure of the spinal cord to close results in neural tube defects and is associated
with an inadequate intake of ________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
calories
fluids
folate
protein
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The Basics:
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The embryo is most vulnerable to teratogens during the ________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
first trimester
second trimester
third trimester
duration of the pregnancy
ANSWER
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The Basics:
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The embryo is most vulnerable to teratogens during the ________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
first trimester
second trimester
third trimester
duration of the pregnancy
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The placenta becomes a mature organ that can provide the nutrients necessary for
the fetus during the ________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
first trimester
second trimester
third trimester
duration of the pregnancy
ANSWER
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The Basics:
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The placenta becomes a mature organ that can provide the nutrients necessary for
the fetus during the ________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
first trimester
second trimester
third trimester
duration of the pregnancy
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The Basics:
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A disorder of maternal blood pressure (sometimes referred to as pregnancy-induced
hypertension, or PIH), is called ________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
excess pre-pregnancy weight gain
mercury sensitivity
morning sickness
preeclampsia
ANSWER
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The Basics:
$500 Answer
A disorder of maternal blood pressure (sometimes referred to as pregnancy-induced
hypertension, or PIH), is called ________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
excess pre-pregnancy weight gain
mercury sensitivity
morning sickness
preeclampsia
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Changes:
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During the first trimester, a woman should consume approximately ________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
the same amount of calories as during her non-pregnant days
an extra 200 calories daily
an extra 400 calories daily
an extra 800 calories daily
ANSWER
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Changes:
$100 Answer
During the first trimester, a woman should consume approximately ________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
the same amount of calories as during her non-pregnant days
an extra 200 calories daily
an extra 400 calories daily
an extra 800 calories daily
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Changes:
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Pregnant women are advised to aim for a carbohydrate intake of at least ________
grams per day.
a.
b.
c.
d.
100
120
175
200
ANSWER
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Changes:
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Pregnant women are advised to aim for a carbohydrate intake of at least ________
grams per day.
a.
b.
c.
d.
100
120
175
200
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Changes:
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During pregnancy, protein needs increase to about ________ grams per day/kg body
weight (an increase of 25 g/day).
a.
b.
c.
d.
.75
1.1
1.7
2.2
ANSWER
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Changes:
$300 Answer
During pregnancy, protein needs increase to about ________ grams per day/kg body
weight (an increase of 25 g/day).
a.
b.
c.
d.
.75
1.1
1.7
2.2
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Changes:
$400 Question
Women who smoke during pregnancy should consume even higher levels of this
nutrient, since smoking lowers both serum and amniotic fluid levels of ________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
folate
vitamin B12
vitamin C
ANSWER
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Changes:
$400 Answer
Women who smoke during pregnancy should consume even higher levels of this
nutrient, since smoking lowers both serum and amniotic fluid levels of ________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
folate
vitamin B12
vitamin C
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Changes:
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Since the fetal brain grows dramatically during the third trimester, ________ is
especially important in the maternal diet.
a.
b.
c.
d.
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
folate
vitamin B12
vitamin C
ANSWER
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Changes:
$500 Answer
Since the fetal brain grows dramatically during the third trimester, ________ is
especially important in the maternal diet.
a.
b.
c.
d.
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)
folate
vitamin B12
vitamin C
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Minerals:
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RDA for iron during pregnancy is ________ mg per day
a.
b.
c.
d.
15
18
27
34
ANSWER
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Minerals:
$100 Answer
RDA for iron during pregnancy is ________ mg per day
a.
b.
c.
d.
15
18
27
34
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Minerals:
$200 Question
Many healthcare providers recommend taking iron supplements with foods high in
________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
folate
vitamin B12
vitamin A
vitamin C
ANSWER
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Minerals:
$200 Answer
Many healthcare providers recommend taking iron supplements with foods high in
________.
a.
b.
c.
d.
folate
vitamin B12
vitamin A
vitamin C
BACK TO GAME
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