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WorksheetsPrenatal Nutrition Unit Test
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 32mins
It is recommended that pregnant women get________ micrograms of folic acid each day.
It is recommended that women get at least __________ mgs of calcium a day.
Poison such as ___________ and carbon monoxide are inhaled when you smoke.
Small eyes, short or upturned nose, flat cheek, and thin lips are characteristics of babies with_____________
Spina Bifida
Folic Acid
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Constipation
Smoking can't cause preterm labor.
True
False
Caffeine impedes upon the body's ability to absorb which two nutrients.
Babies may be irritable because of caffeine consumption.
True
False
….. is a nutrient that women should provide in bigger quantities during pregnancy
Zinc
Copper
Selen
Calcium
What type of foods should be chosen for a healthy pregnancy?
Foods high in calories
Foods high in sugar
Foods high in nutrients
Foods high in fat
Which nutrient is important to consume before and during pregnancy for healthy brain and spine development?
Folate
Iron
Calcium
Vitamin C
How any months are there in a pregnancy? Type the number only
(a)
Research has shown that secondhand smoke can't harm a fetus.
True
False
A lack of __________in the diet can cause neural tube defects.
The neural tube closes around (a) weeks of pregnancy. Type the number only
Spina Bifida takes place when_______ occur in the bones of the spine and the spinal cord bulges.
gaps
According to the FDA the artificial sweetener "Sweet and Low" is safe to use during pregnancy.
True
False
According to the FDA the artificial sweetener "Splenda " is safe to use during pregnancy.
True
False
Fine hair that covers the fetus body is____________.
During the 9th month, the fetus weighs how much?
2-3 lbs.
14- 17 lbs.
10-14 lbs.
5-10 lbs.
The average weight gain during pregnancy is __________ pounds.
25 to 30 pounds
Abdominal pain or discomfort, difficult and infrequent bowel movements.
Having excessive nausea or vomiting and cannot keep food or liquid down during pregnancy is____________.
High risk pregnancies are specifically women over_______, or under _____.
(a)
At what month does the fetus eyes open and close, muscles strengthen, and fat begins to appear.
At what month does an increase in fat make the fetus look less wrinkled.
9th month
Thick white protective covering that covers the fetus.
Vernix
The tissue that connects the developing baby to the uterus. It is rich in blood vessels that allow nutrients and oxygen to flow to the baby
placenta
umbilical cord
uterus
blastocyst
Liquid that surrounds and protects the developing baby in the uterus
blood
umbilical fluid
water
amniotic fluid
A long tube that connects the baby to the placenta and transmits oxygen and nourishment from the mother’s blood to the baby
placenta
umbilical cord
amniotic fluid
all the other choices are correct
Which foods should a woman AVOID during pregnancy?
raw shellfish
caffeine
raw or undercooked meat
deli meat (sandwich meat)
The________ contains around 500 cells after just 5 days.
When the zygote attaches to the uterine wall, it transitions into an_______________
B Vitamin found in leafy greens, fruits and nuts.
Folic Acid
The embryo is very small at the end of the 1st month, about the size of a __________.
what the baby is called from 8 weeks until birth
embryo
fetus
baby
infant
The time from when a woman's water breaks until the delivery of a child is called?
fetus
pregnancy
birth
labor
In which month is the baby startled by sounds, moves into a head down position.
8th month
What month does the mother typically begin to fill kicking?
2nd month
3rd month
4th month
5th month
How many extra calories does the mother need during the third trimester?
How many extra calories does the mother need during the second trimester?
During the first trimester no additional calories are needed.
True
False
During what trimester of pregnancy does the uterus push against the diaphragm.
Geohpagia is a form of PICA
True
False
Pagostore is a form of PICA
True
False
Ice which form of PICA
Amylogpagia
Pagophogia
Plumism
None of the above
Paint chips is what for of PICA
Amylogpagia
Geohpagia
Plumism
None of the above
During the 3rd month the weight of the fetus is how many ounces_______________.
1-2 ounces
3-4 ounces
5-6 ounces
none of the above
What are the fat-soluble vitamins? Type the letters only.
(a)
What does HRP stand for during pregnancy?
High Retro Pregnancy
High Risk Pregnancy
Extra blood and water make up how many pounds during pregnancy?
The fetus contributes to how many pounds of weight gain during the mothers pregnancy?
5 pounds
6 1/2 pounds
7 1/2 pounds
8 pounds
Pregnancy is not the time to go on a diet.
True
False
At what month do the organs of the baby start to take shape?
1st month
2nd month
3rd month
4th month
During the second trimester weight gain accelerates for the mother.
True
False
How much weight does beast tissue contribute to weight gain during pregnancy.
2 pounds
3 pounds
4 pounds
It is very important to eat a well balanced diet when pregnant.
True
False
The placenta contributes to how much of a woman's weight gain during pregnancy?
1 pound
2 pounds
3 pounds
4 pounds
