RD Exam Nutrition Through The Life
Cycle Questions And Answers.
What is the pregnancy weight gain range for a normal weight female? -
\25-35 lbs
What is the pregnancy weight gain range for a female with a BMI <19.8? -
\28-40 lbs
What is the pregnancy weight gain range for a female with a BMI >26? -
\15-25 lbs
What is the pregnancy weight gain range for a female with a BMI >29? -
\At least 15 lbs
How many additional calories is needed during the 2nd trimester? -
\At least 340 kcal
How many additional calories is needed during the 3rd trimester? -
\At least 452 kcal
How many additional calories is needed during lactation in the first 6 months? -
\At least 330 kcal
How many additional calories is needed during lactation in months 6-12? -
\At least 400 kcal
How much additional protein is needed during pregnancy/lactation? -
\+25 g for a total of 71 g
What is the expected weight gain per month for the first 3 months of pregnancy? -
\1 lb per month
What is the expected weight gain per week after 3 months? -
\1 lb per week
A pregnant adolescent needs extra of what 3 minerals? -
\Iron, calcium, and zinc
What 2 supplements are generally given during pregnancy? -
\Ferrous sulfate 30 mg (2nd and 3rd trimester) and folic acid 400 mcg (added to 200
from foods = 600 mcg)
, How much calcium is needed during pregnancy/lactation? -
\1300 mg if 18 or younger; 1000 mg if older than 18
What hormone helps develops placenta after implantation? -
\Progesterone
What is the normal weight range for newborn babies? -
\2500-4000 g (5.5-8.8 lbs)
A newborn baby is considered very low birth weight at what g and lbs? -
\<3.3 lbs (<1500 g)
A newborn baby is considered extremely low birth weight at what g and lbs? -
\2.2 lbs or less (1000 g)
What are the calorie, protein, water, and fat needs for babies 0-6 months? -
\520 kcal (F)/570 kcal (M); 9.1 g protein; 125-155 ml/kg water based on age; >30g
What are the calorie, protein, water, and fat needs for babies 6-12 months? -
\676 kcal (F)/743 kcal (M); 13.5 g protein; 1.5mL/kcal
A neonate (birth to 1 month) CAN absorb __,__ protein. -
\Whole, intact
What age group needs the most calorie, protein, and water per body weight? -
\Infant
What 2 hormones are involved in lactation? -
\Prolactin and oxytocin
What is the role of prolactin? -
\Stimulate the production of milk
What is the role of oxytocin? -
\Move milk through the ducts
How is colostrum different from mature breast milk? -
\It has more protein and less fat and carbohydrate than mature milk and has antibodies.
It is a yellowish transparent fluid secreted during the first few days to meet infants needs
during first week
It is recommended to breastfeed exclusively for the first how many months of life? -
\4-6 months
It is recommended to wean to food for at least how many months? -
\12 months
Cycle Questions And Answers.
What is the pregnancy weight gain range for a normal weight female? -
\25-35 lbs
What is the pregnancy weight gain range for a female with a BMI <19.8? -
\28-40 lbs
What is the pregnancy weight gain range for a female with a BMI >26? -
\15-25 lbs
What is the pregnancy weight gain range for a female with a BMI >29? -
\At least 15 lbs
How many additional calories is needed during the 2nd trimester? -
\At least 340 kcal
How many additional calories is needed during the 3rd trimester? -
\At least 452 kcal
How many additional calories is needed during lactation in the first 6 months? -
\At least 330 kcal
How many additional calories is needed during lactation in months 6-12? -
\At least 400 kcal
How much additional protein is needed during pregnancy/lactation? -
\+25 g for a total of 71 g
What is the expected weight gain per month for the first 3 months of pregnancy? -
\1 lb per month
What is the expected weight gain per week after 3 months? -
\1 lb per week
A pregnant adolescent needs extra of what 3 minerals? -
\Iron, calcium, and zinc
What 2 supplements are generally given during pregnancy? -
\Ferrous sulfate 30 mg (2nd and 3rd trimester) and folic acid 400 mcg (added to 200
from foods = 600 mcg)
, How much calcium is needed during pregnancy/lactation? -
\1300 mg if 18 or younger; 1000 mg if older than 18
What hormone helps develops placenta after implantation? -
\Progesterone
What is the normal weight range for newborn babies? -
\2500-4000 g (5.5-8.8 lbs)
A newborn baby is considered very low birth weight at what g and lbs? -
\<3.3 lbs (<1500 g)
A newborn baby is considered extremely low birth weight at what g and lbs? -
\2.2 lbs or less (1000 g)
What are the calorie, protein, water, and fat needs for babies 0-6 months? -
\520 kcal (F)/570 kcal (M); 9.1 g protein; 125-155 ml/kg water based on age; >30g
What are the calorie, protein, water, and fat needs for babies 6-12 months? -
\676 kcal (F)/743 kcal (M); 13.5 g protein; 1.5mL/kcal
A neonate (birth to 1 month) CAN absorb __,__ protein. -
\Whole, intact
What age group needs the most calorie, protein, and water per body weight? -
\Infant
What 2 hormones are involved in lactation? -
\Prolactin and oxytocin
What is the role of prolactin? -
\Stimulate the production of milk
What is the role of oxytocin? -
\Move milk through the ducts
How is colostrum different from mature breast milk? -
\It has more protein and less fat and carbohydrate than mature milk and has antibodies.
It is a yellowish transparent fluid secreted during the first few days to meet infants needs
during first week
It is recommended to breastfeed exclusively for the first how many months of life? -
\4-6 months
It is recommended to wean to food for at least how many months? -
\12 months
