BIOL 1322 EXAM with (Q & A) 2024
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Rita has heard many "old wives tales" and received much advice about pregnancy from
friends and relatives. She wonders if any of it is true. Which of the following is true? -
CORRECT ANSWERIt is best to eat lightly throughout the day and avoid an empty
stomach to reduce "morning sickness."
Which of the following would be true regarding Rita's calcium and iron intake? -
CORRECT ANSWERRita's need for calcium remains the same from prepregnancy to
pregnancy, and she is meeting her needs for this nutrient.
Rita's prepregnancy energy needs were about 2500 kcal per day. Rita is concerned
about her energy needs now that she is pregnant and wonders whether she is eating
enough to gain between .5 and .75 lb per week. Which of the following would be true
given Rita's dietary intake? - CORRECT ANSWERShe met her prepregnancy energy
needs, but not her pregnancy energy needs. She should now be consuming an
additional 340 to 450 kcal each day compared to her prepregnancy energy
consumption.
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How much weight does the Institute of Medicine recommend Rita gain during the
pregnancy given her prepregnancy BMI? - CORRECT ANSWER25 to 35 lb
Rita's prepregnancy protein needs when she weighed 138 lb were approximately 50 g
per day. Which of the following would be true given Rita's dietary intake and her current
proteins needs since she is pregnant? - CORRECT ANSWERHer protein needs are
higher, and her diet is more than meeting those needs.
Which of the following nutrients have the largest percentage increase for pregnant
women from their prepregnancy needs? - CORRECT ANSWERfolate, iron, and zinc
For which of the following nutrients did Rita consume at least 80%% of her needs, given
the recommend intake for pregnant females? - CORRECT ANSWERvitamin A
Rita's intake of caffeine is below the recommended upper limit of consumption for
pregnant women. - CORRECT ANSWERtrue