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NR228/NR 228 NUTRITION EXAM 2 LATEST ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS/AGRADE
Pregnancy weight gain for normal weight - (answers)25-35 lbs
*due to breast feeding and amniotic fluid
Dietary Guidelines for pregnant women - (answers)-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 - (answers)-Vitamin C
(hypercalcemia)
-Vitamin E (fetal heart defect)
-Vitamin K (prolong jaundice)
Preeclampsia nutrition related concerns - (answers)-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 - (answers)Recommended foods to prevent GDM
include carbohydrates, iron, calcium, protein, and fat sources. (simple carbs, fruits
and veggies)
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Maternal PKU - (answers)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
Lactation - (answers)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 - (answers)-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 - (answers)-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 - (answers)-Fat and cholesterol consumption is
important in brain growth and development and nerve tissue
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-If infant is overweight, do not restrict fats
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay - (answers)occurs when baby goes to bed with a bottle
-bottle before bed should only contain water
Nutrition-Related Concerns: Infancy - (answers)-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
Toddlers: 1-3 years old diet - (answers)-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 - (answers)-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 - (answers)-Concerns are: 10% skipping
breakfast and type of diet they are consuming
-Risk for diabetes and obesity
NR228/NR 228 NUTRITION EXAM 2 LATEST ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS/AGRADE
Pregnancy weight gain for normal weight - (answers)25-35 lbs
*due to breast feeding and amniotic fluid
Dietary Guidelines for pregnant women - (answers)-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 - (answers)-Vitamin C
(hypercalcemia)
-Vitamin E (fetal heart defect)
-Vitamin K (prolong jaundice)
Preeclampsia nutrition related concerns - (answers)-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 - (answers)Recommended foods to prevent GDM
include carbohydrates, iron, calcium, protein, and fat sources. (simple carbs, fruits
and veggies)
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Maternal PKU - (answers)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
Lactation - (answers)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 - (answers)-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 - (answers)-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 - (answers)-Fat and cholesterol consumption is
important in brain growth and development and nerve tissue
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-If infant is overweight, do not restrict fats
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay - (answers)occurs when baby goes to bed with a bottle
-bottle before bed should only contain water
Nutrition-Related Concerns: Infancy - (answers)-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
Toddlers: 1-3 years old diet - (answers)-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 - (answers)-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 - (answers)-Concerns are: 10% skipping
breakfast and type of diet they are consuming
-Risk for diabetes and obesity
