M 11 Nutrition

Consumption of unpasteurized dairy products and soft cheeses can lead to ________.

• mercury contamination

• intake of heavy metals like lead

• low birthweights

• foodborne illness from listeriosis

• phenylketonuria (PKU)

Gestational age is the best indicator of an infant’s health.

• True

• False

To reduce risk of the development of type 2 diabetes after pregnancy, health professionals strongly advise women to ________.

• avoid excessive weight gain during and after pregnancy

• gain less than the recommended weight indicated for their BMI at conception

• control blood glucose with insulin or medications rather than rely on diet and exercise if diagnosed with gestational diabetes

• follow a low-carbohydrate diet if diagnosed with gestational diabetes

• avoid foods high in sugar

What level of alcohol consumption does the U.S. Surgeon General advise for pregnant women?

• none

• no more than 1 drink per day

• no more than 2 drinks per day

• between ½ and 1 drink per day

• less than 1 oz per drink

An infant born before 38 weeks is referred to as preterm.

• True

• False

An infant born at 39 weeks would be described as ________.

• pre-term

• complete

• full-term

• post-term

• after due date

Preeclampsia is a condition characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine.

• True

• False

Heartburn is a common discomfort during pregnancy caused by relaxed digestive muscles and pressure on the stomach.

• True

• False

Pica is associated with which type of anemia?

• hemolytic

• sickle cell

• iron deficiency

• megaloblastic

• microcytic

___________ are two nutrients required in higher amounts during pregnancy due to their roles in the synthesis of red blood cells.

• Folate and vitamin B12

• Protein and iron

• Calcium and vitamin A

• Selenium and iron

• Calcium and B6