NR 228 Nutrition Exam 2 Exam Questions
with Verified Solutions 2023-2024 Update.
Pregnancy weight gain for normal weight - Answer- 25-35 lbs
*due to breast feeding and amniotic fluid
Dietary Guidelines for pregnant women - Answer- -Avoid foods such as raw eggs, raw meats,
excessive amounts of coffee (only one cup per day)
Vitamins that should not increase during pregnancy are - Answer- -Vitamin C (hypercalcemia)
-Vitamin E (fetal heart defect)
-Vitamin K (prolong jaundice)
Preeclampsia nutrition related concerns - Answer- -Patient will be put on the DASH diet
(hypertension diet) to help lower BP
-Limit and avoid trans fats, sat. fats, sugar, salt, no fast food, no coffee
-Increase foods rich in potassium, magnesium, and vitamins, fruits and vegetables, whole grain,
protein
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus - Answer- Recommended foods to prevent GDM include
carbohydrates, iron, calcium, protein, and fat sources. (simple carbs, fruits and veggies)
Maternal PKU - Answer- Lack of proper dietary therapy during pregnancy. Findings in infant:
microcephaly, mental retardation, growth retardation, congenital heart defects.
-Pregnant women should not eat foods high in phenylalanine (should only consume 1-4 mg per
day)
-Avoid fish, meat, diet soda, eggs, wheat
-Fruit, vegetables, and low protein foods are okay to eat
, NR 228 Nutrition Exam 2 Exam Questions
with Verified Solutions 2023-2024 Update.
Lactation - Answer- 750-1000mL of breast milk daily
-500 kcal for producing breast milk daily
*avoid foods such as garlic, citrus (lemon/limes), broccoli, spices, and cauliflower because it
may alter taste of breast milk
Infancy birth weight and breast feeding - Answer- -first 6 months of life infant should consume
breast milk.
-second 6 months of life infant should consume a combination of breast milk and baby food
Infant Dietary Guidelines - Answer- -Solid foods at 4-5 months
-if exclusively breastfeeding, baby should be taking in an iron supplement at 4 months old to
avoid iron deficiency anemia.
Infancy and Fat Consumption - Answer- -Fat and cholesterol consumption is important in brain
growth and development and nerve tissue
-If infant is overweight, do not restrict fats
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay - Answer- occurs when baby goes to bed with a bottle
-bottle before bed should only contain water
Nutrition-Related Concerns: Infancy - Answer- -Premature/low-weight = failure to thrive
-if child has PKU, phenyl-free formula should be used
-If baby has galactosemia (lactose intolerant) baby should consume soy formula
, NR 228 Nutrition Exam 2 Exam Questions
with Verified Solutions 2023-2024 Update.
Toddlers: 1-3 years old diet - Answer- -limit 100% juice: 4-6oz per day
-consume snack foods such as graham crackers, apple slices, and cheese cubes
-Limit milk intake to 24oz per day due to lack of iron
-child should try food product 7-10 times before deciding not to like something
Preschoolers: 4-6 years old diet - Answer- -environmental influencer eaters
-avoid eating sugary foods while watching tv
-healthy plate contains: veggies, fruits, whole grain, healthy protein, water, healthy oils
School age children: 7-12 years old diet - Answer- -Concerns are: 10% skipping breakfast and
type of diet they are consuming
-Risk for diabetes and obesity
Adolescence: 13-19 years old diet - Answer- - iron, fiber, calcium, protein, and vitamins are
important nutrients to consume
-Calcium intake = 1300 mg daily (3 to 4 servings of dairy products)
-Adolescents reach maximum bone density levels during this time
-Foods high in CA: milk, sardines, cheese, yogurt
Adulthood diet - Answer- -important to exercise and eat a balanced diet to avoid cardiovascular
diseases
-calcium is an important vitamin to consume due to bone health
with Verified Solutions 2023-2024 Update.
Pregnancy weight gain for normal weight - Answer- 25-35 lbs
*due to breast feeding and amniotic fluid
Dietary Guidelines for pregnant women - Answer- -Avoid foods such as raw eggs, raw meats,
excessive amounts of coffee (only one cup per day)
Vitamins that should not increase during pregnancy are - Answer- -Vitamin C (hypercalcemia)
-Vitamin E (fetal heart defect)
-Vitamin K (prolong jaundice)
Preeclampsia nutrition related concerns - Answer- -Patient will be put on the DASH diet
(hypertension diet) to help lower BP
-Limit and avoid trans fats, sat. fats, sugar, salt, no fast food, no coffee
-Increase foods rich in potassium, magnesium, and vitamins, fruits and vegetables, whole grain,
protein
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus - Answer- Recommended foods to prevent GDM include
carbohydrates, iron, calcium, protein, and fat sources. (simple carbs, fruits and veggies)
Maternal PKU - Answer- Lack of proper dietary therapy during pregnancy. Findings in infant:
microcephaly, mental retardation, growth retardation, congenital heart defects.
-Pregnant women should not eat foods high in phenylalanine (should only consume 1-4 mg per
day)
-Avoid fish, meat, diet soda, eggs, wheat
-Fruit, vegetables, and low protein foods are okay to eat
, NR 228 Nutrition Exam 2 Exam Questions
with Verified Solutions 2023-2024 Update.
Lactation - Answer- 750-1000mL of breast milk daily
-500 kcal for producing breast milk daily
*avoid foods such as garlic, citrus (lemon/limes), broccoli, spices, and cauliflower because it
may alter taste of breast milk
Infancy birth weight and breast feeding - Answer- -first 6 months of life infant should consume
breast milk.
-second 6 months of life infant should consume a combination of breast milk and baby food
Infant Dietary Guidelines - Answer- -Solid foods at 4-5 months
-if exclusively breastfeeding, baby should be taking in an iron supplement at 4 months old to
avoid iron deficiency anemia.
Infancy and Fat Consumption - Answer- -Fat and cholesterol consumption is important in brain
growth and development and nerve tissue
-If infant is overweight, do not restrict fats
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay - Answer- occurs when baby goes to bed with a bottle
-bottle before bed should only contain water
Nutrition-Related Concerns: Infancy - Answer- -Premature/low-weight = failure to thrive
-if child has PKU, phenyl-free formula should be used
-If baby has galactosemia (lactose intolerant) baby should consume soy formula
, NR 228 Nutrition Exam 2 Exam Questions
with Verified Solutions 2023-2024 Update.
Toddlers: 1-3 years old diet - Answer- -limit 100% juice: 4-6oz per day
-consume snack foods such as graham crackers, apple slices, and cheese cubes
-Limit milk intake to 24oz per day due to lack of iron
-child should try food product 7-10 times before deciding not to like something
Preschoolers: 4-6 years old diet - Answer- -environmental influencer eaters
-avoid eating sugary foods while watching tv
-healthy plate contains: veggies, fruits, whole grain, healthy protein, water, healthy oils
School age children: 7-12 years old diet - Answer- -Concerns are: 10% skipping breakfast and
type of diet they are consuming
-Risk for diabetes and obesity
Adolescence: 13-19 years old diet - Answer- - iron, fiber, calcium, protein, and vitamins are
important nutrients to consume
-Calcium intake = 1300 mg daily (3 to 4 servings of dairy products)
-Adolescents reach maximum bone density levels during this time
-Foods high in CA: milk, sardines, cheese, yogurt
Adulthood diet - Answer- -important to exercise and eat a balanced diet to avoid cardiovascular
diseases
-calcium is an important vitamin to consume due to bone health
