Quiz on the Role of Nutrition in the First 1,000 Days

What is the recommended duration for exclusive breastfeeding according to the WHO?

• 3 months

• 6 months

• 12 months

• 9 months

What is the primary focus of the module on nutrition in the first 1,000 days?

• Nutrition for adults

• Nutrition for infants and children

• Nutrition for pregnant women

• Nutrition for the elderly

What is the most widely used indicator of nutritional status in a community?

• Economic status

• Food security

• Maternal health

• Child growth

What does the WHO Growth Standards assess?

• Infant feeding practices

• Nutritional intake

• Child growth and development

• Maternal health

What is the consequence of introducing partial formula-feeding too early?

• Better infant growth

• Improved breastfeeding

• Negative effect on breastfeeding

• Increased maternal health

What is the recommended daily protein intake for pregnant women?

• 46 g/day

• 71 g/day

• 25 g/day

• 100 g/day

What is the definition of stunting in children?

• Too thin for height

• Too thin for age

• Too short for age

• Too heavy for height

What is the effect of maternal undernutrition during pregnancy?

• Improved fetal growth

• Enhanced maternal health

• Poor fetal growth

• Increased risk of obesity

What is the significance of the first 1,000 days of life?

• It is the period of adolescence

• It is a critical window for growth and development

• It is the time for introducing solid foods

• It is when children start school

What is the recommended iodine intake for pregnant women?

• 300 μg/day

• 150 μg/day

• 220 μg/day

• 100 μg/day