NUTR 313 review 2 exam questions with complete solutions
Which nutrient is needed in a lesser daily amount postpartum? -
ANSWER-Iron. Iron needs are reduced in postpartum because of the
absence of menstruation and the degrading hemoglobin mass.
To support fetal brain development, pregnant women are advised to
double their daily intake of essential fats, such as alpha-linolenic acid
(i.e., Omega-3). True or false? - ANSWER-False. Essential fats are drawn
from maternal stores as needed and do not need to be doubled to
support fetal growth needs.
What nutrient is featured in English Walnuts, and will a one ounce
serving satisfy the additional daily needs incurred in pregnancy? -
ANSWER-Omega 3, yes. English Walnuts are rich in Omega 3 fatty acid
and yes, a one ounce serving satisfies the additional daily pregnancy
need (2.5 g alpha linoleic Acid/28g)
Prenatal vitamins contain 100% of the daily pregnancy requirements for
which two nutrients? - ANSWER-Iron and Folate. Iron and folate are
concentrated in prenatal vitamins to satisfy 100% of the daily
recommended intake for pregnant women.
Which of the following physiological adjustments to accommodate
reproduction happens only in pregnancy and not lactation? - ANSWER-
Blood volume expansion. Hemoglobin mass expansion occurs only
, during pregnancy and not lactation. These other items occur during both
the pregnancy and lactation stages.
Oxytocin stimulates the release of milk from the breast and stimulates
breast milk production in conjunction with **this hormone**. - ANSWER-
Prolactin. Oxytocin works in conjunction with prolactin to stimulate
breast milk production.
What is the heaviest newborn organ? - ANSWER-Brain. The newborn
brain is the heaviest organ by more than three times the skin, the next
heaviest.
A pregnant woman with a healthy pre-pregnancy BMI should gain about
________ pounds per week during the **third trimester**. - ANSWER-0.5. A
pregnant woman with healthy pre-pregnancy BMI should gain .4. or just
about a half of a pound per week during the **third trimester** for a
total of around 14 pounds
Which of these nutrients is required in increasing daily amounts with
increasing age through the life span? - ANSWER-Calcium. Daily calcium
needs increase across the lifespan, but iron, magnesium and protein
needs decline in the older years of life.
The daily intake levels for VITAMINS separate for boys and girls at what
age? - ANSWER-9-13. The adequate intake for the macronutrients and
two minerals are separate from the 9-13 age group, but most minerals
and all dietary vitamins, until 14-18, the intake levels for boys and girls
are the same.
Which nutrient is needed in a lesser daily amount postpartum? -
ANSWER-Iron. Iron needs are reduced in postpartum because of the
absence of menstruation and the degrading hemoglobin mass.
To support fetal brain development, pregnant women are advised to
double their daily intake of essential fats, such as alpha-linolenic acid
(i.e., Omega-3). True or false? - ANSWER-False. Essential fats are drawn
from maternal stores as needed and do not need to be doubled to
support fetal growth needs.
What nutrient is featured in English Walnuts, and will a one ounce
serving satisfy the additional daily needs incurred in pregnancy? -
ANSWER-Omega 3, yes. English Walnuts are rich in Omega 3 fatty acid
and yes, a one ounce serving satisfies the additional daily pregnancy
need (2.5 g alpha linoleic Acid/28g)
Prenatal vitamins contain 100% of the daily pregnancy requirements for
which two nutrients? - ANSWER-Iron and Folate. Iron and folate are
concentrated in prenatal vitamins to satisfy 100% of the daily
recommended intake for pregnant women.
Which of the following physiological adjustments to accommodate
reproduction happens only in pregnancy and not lactation? - ANSWER-
Blood volume expansion. Hemoglobin mass expansion occurs only
, during pregnancy and not lactation. These other items occur during both
the pregnancy and lactation stages.
Oxytocin stimulates the release of milk from the breast and stimulates
breast milk production in conjunction with **this hormone**. - ANSWER-
Prolactin. Oxytocin works in conjunction with prolactin to stimulate
breast milk production.
What is the heaviest newborn organ? - ANSWER-Brain. The newborn
brain is the heaviest organ by more than three times the skin, the next
heaviest.
A pregnant woman with a healthy pre-pregnancy BMI should gain about
________ pounds per week during the **third trimester**. - ANSWER-0.5. A
pregnant woman with healthy pre-pregnancy BMI should gain .4. or just
about a half of a pound per week during the **third trimester** for a
total of around 14 pounds
Which of these nutrients is required in increasing daily amounts with
increasing age through the life span? - ANSWER-Calcium. Daily calcium
needs increase across the lifespan, but iron, magnesium and protein
needs decline in the older years of life.
The daily intake levels for VITAMINS separate for boys and girls at what
age? - ANSWER-9-13. The adequate intake for the macronutrients and
two minerals are separate from the 9-13 age group, but most minerals
and all dietary vitamins, until 14-18, the intake levels for boys and girls
are the same.
