Portage Learning BIOD 121 Nutrition Module 6 Exam | Pregnancy, Lactation & Aging | Questions & Verified Answers | Graded A+ Guide 2026

Master the final stages of life-cycle nutrition with this BIOD 121 Module 6 Exam study guide from Portage Learning. This 2026 document provides verified answers covering prenatal development from zygote to fetus, weight gain recommendations during pregnancy, and the critical role of the placenta. Explore key topics in maternal health including gestational diabetes, pica, and the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and infant. The guide also transitions into geriatric nutrition, detailing the DASH diet for hypertension, the impacts of sarcopenia, and the DETERMINE screening tool for malnutrition risk in the elderly. Distinguish between usual and successful aging while understanding how heredity, lifestyle, and environment shape health. This Graded A+ resource is essential for students seeking comprehensive mastery of nutrition through every stage of life, ensuring success on the module 6 assessment. Match the terms with the correct description: Formed by the end of week eight allows for the transfer of waste products formed following a period of rapid cell division union of an egg and a sperm embryo zygote placenta fetus -Answer 1. fetus 2. placenta 3. embryo 4. zygote Define the term Small for Gestational Age -Answer an infant small in size relative to gestational age Define the term Low Birth Weight -Answer baby who is less than 5.5 lbs at birth Angela is a pregnant female who was in a healthy weight range prior to her pregnancy. At her clinic visit, she wanted to know what PORTAGE LEARNING BIOD 121 Nutrition Exam 6 Questions and Answers Completed Graded A+an appropriate weight gain during pregnancy would be. Choose the correct response. 25-35 pounds 15 to 25 pounds 11 to 20 pounds 28 to 40 pound -Answer 25-35 pounds Which of the following is/are false regarding calorie and nutrient needs during pregnancy? Choose all that apply. An additional 50 grams of protein is required daily to meet needs Calorie needs double Quality is more important than quantity Focus on nutrient dense foods -Answer An additional 50 grams of protein is required daily to meet needs Calorie needs double Which of the following is/are true regarding calorie needs during pregnancy? Choose all that apply. Calorie needs increase by 20% in the second and third trimester During pregnancy a women is eating for two Nutrient needs increase by 100% Vitamins and minerals supply additional calories -Answer Calorie needs increase by 20% in the second and third trimesterJocelyn is a pregnant female who was diagnosed as being obese prior to her pregnancy. At her clinic visit, she wanted to know what an appropriate amount of weight gain during pregnancy would be. Choose the correct response. 15 to 25 pounds 28 to 40 pounds 11 to 20 pounds 25-35 pounds -Answer 11 to 20 pounds Jenn is a pregnant female. During her recent OB appointment, her obstetrician expressed concern because she had ketones in her urine. What would be causing the ketones in her urine? -Answer intake of carbs as an energy source is too low, using fat for energy ketones are a byproduct of fat being used as an energy source List two minerals that must be increased during pregnancy. -Answer iodide, zinc, iron, calcium Jules is in her first trimester of pregnancy and is concerned because she has found herself craving dirt and ice. (A) What is the name of this condition and (B) why do the cravings occur -Answer a. pica b. nutrient deficiencyWhy is extra iron required during pregnancy? Provide 2 reasons -Answer 1. increased blood volume 2. provide iron stores for fetus Stella is in her first trimester of pregnancy and is concerned about a special health concern that her friend experienced, Preeclampsia. List 2 symptoms Stella should be aware of that might indicate that she has Preeclampsia -Answer Edema (swelling) occurs, increased blood pressure, protein in the urine, changes in blood clotting Sandra is a single mother and just delivered her first child. The nurse on the floor asks if Sandra is planning to breastfeed. Sandra hadn't considered breastfeeding as her mother, sisters, and aunts all nourished their infants with formula, and she also thought to do the same. Also, Sandra knew she would be returning to work in 6 weeks, and really didn't see how she would breastfeed with her work environment and schedule. List at least 2 factors that are influencing Sandra's decision to use formula to feed her infant instead of breastmilk -Answer Education, work, social concerns, peer pressure Breastfeeding is recommended for the first year of life. Howeverthere are numerous factors that can influence a woman's decision to breastfeed. Choose all of the factors that can influence a woman's decision. Physical ability Education on the benefits of breastfeeding Social concerns and norms Work -Answer all Prolactin stimulates the lobules in the breast, which in turn stimulates the letdown reflex -Answer false, oxytocin Breastfeeding mom's require additional calories and fluid for adequate milk production. If you are counseling a woman who is interested in nursing, what would be the minimum number of calories to intake to meet nutrient needs? How many cups of fluid would you recommend? -Answer 1800 calories 13 cups of fluid 1) Hydration is important while breastfeeding. How many cups of fluid will allow adequate milk production? (2) Are calorie needs while breastfeeding higher or lower than needs during pregnancy? -Answer 1. 13 cups 2. higher Which of the following is/arenot true of formula feeding? Choose all that apply. Lowers the infants risk for obesity later in life Helps mom recover more quickly and return to pre pregnancy weight Meets the nutrients needs Promotes adequate growth -Answer Lowers the infants risk for obesity later in life Helps mom recover more quickly and return to pre pregnancy weight Which of the following are benefits of breastfeeding. Choose all that apply. Meets the infants nutritional needs better than formula May lower the risk of breast cancer for mom Quicker recovery time for mom Decreased incidence of ear infections in the infant -Answer all Jeff weighed 6 pounds at birth. If he has adequate nutrition and is growing at a normal pattern, Jeff should weigh approximately how many pounds at 6 months? Around 9 pounds Around 12 poundsAround 20 pounds Around 18 pounds -Answer Around 12 pounds Jake is 5 months old. You have started to offer baby cereal on a spoon, but Jake continues to push the food out of his mouth. What is the name for what Jake is doing, and why is it occurring -Answer extrusion reflex, jake is not ready to eat the cereal yet Which of the following may pose a choking hazard for children younger than 5 years of age? Soy Eggs Fish Peanut butter -Answer Peanut butter Dana is a 4-year old who wants chicken nuggets at every meal. By definition, the desire to eat the same food at each meal is called a -Answer food jag Define the term Food Jag -Answer desire to eat the same foods or a certain color of food at each meal List 2 vitamins or minerals that are lacking in a child's diet who is a vegetarian -Answer Vitamin D Vitamin B12 CalciumIron Zinc Define the term Middle Adulthood. Provide two unique needs that occur during this period of life -Answer 51-70 years juggling schedules, adjusting to "empty nest syndrome", dealing with elderly parents Match the following scenario with the correct aging process. 1. Usual Aging 2. Successful Aging Shelly is 40 years old and has been diagnosed as being overweight and hypertensive. She relies on processed foods and fast food for the majority of her meals. Shelly rarely exercises and prefers binge watching shows on weekends -Answer 1 Match the following definition to the correct aging process. 1. Usual Aging 2. Successful Aging Physical and physiological changes that occur as one ages not related to poor diet and lifestyle habits -Answer 2 According to the module, three factors affect an individual's aging process. These factors are lifestyle, environment and -Answer heredityJill has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. What diet might her physician recommend she follow to lower her blood pressure? -Answer DASH diet, Mediterranean Diet, plant based diet What does DASH stand for? -Answer Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension Sarcopenia is a loss of what type of tissue? -Answer lean muscle/muscle mass Each of the following are Psychosocial factors related to aging except: Medications Social isolation Dementia Depression -Answer meds DETERMINE can be used to evaluate what? -Answer an elderly individuals risk for malnutrition Older adults are inadequate in each of the following except: Iron Fiber Sodium Calcium -Answer sodium Explain why thequality of food is more important than the quantity of food in older adults -Answer When we age, calorie needs decline but nutrient needs are still there. Quantity of food needs to decline when our metabolism slows, but to insure good ehalth, we should focus on nutrient dense foods. What screening tool can be used to evaluate an elderly individual's risk for malnutrition? -Answer determine