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EME 105 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2025/2026
Physiological Changes in Pregnancy - correct-answer -Include altered metabolism,
gastrointestinal, blood volume, and weight changes affecting nutrition.
Metabolic Changes in Pregnancy - correct-answer -Basal metabolic rate increases
15-20%; higher oxygen demand; altered nutrient metabolism; gestational diabetes
risk.
Gastrointestinal Changes in Pregnancy - correct-answer -Nausea, vomiting,
constipation, and reflux from hormonal relaxation of smooth muscles.
Blood Volume Changes in Pregnancy - correct-answer -Water and blood volume
increase more than RBC count, causing physiologic anemia; mild edema normal.
Weight Gain in Pregnancy - correct-answer -Results from fetal and maternal tissue
growth; recommended 15-35 lbs depending on BMI.
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Nutritional Adjustment During Pregnancy - correct-answer -Increased calories,
protein, vitamins, and minerals needed for maternal and fetal growth.
Calorie Needs in Pregnancy - correct-answer -+500 kcal during 2nd and 3rd
trimesters; 36 kcal/kg body weight daily.
Protein Needs in Pregnancy - correct-answer -68g/day adults, 73g adolescents;
2/3 animal sources; supports growth of fetus, placenta, and maternal tissue.
Vitamin Needs in Pregnancy - correct-answer -Increase vitamins A, C, D, B-
complex, folate, and K to prevent anemia and birth defects.
Mineral Needs in Pregnancy - correct-answer -Adequate calcium, iron (27mg/day),
and iodine for blood and bone development.
Food Guidance for Pregnancy - correct-answer -Eat nutrient-dense meals
regularly, drink fluids, limit caffeine, avoid alcohol and unsafe foods.
EME 105 MIDTERM EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2025/2026
Physiological Changes in Pregnancy - correct-answer -Include altered metabolism,
gastrointestinal, blood volume, and weight changes affecting nutrition.
Metabolic Changes in Pregnancy - correct-answer -Basal metabolic rate increases
15-20%; higher oxygen demand; altered nutrient metabolism; gestational diabetes
risk.
Gastrointestinal Changes in Pregnancy - correct-answer -Nausea, vomiting,
constipation, and reflux from hormonal relaxation of smooth muscles.
Blood Volume Changes in Pregnancy - correct-answer -Water and blood volume
increase more than RBC count, causing physiologic anemia; mild edema normal.
Weight Gain in Pregnancy - correct-answer -Results from fetal and maternal tissue
growth; recommended 15-35 lbs depending on BMI.
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Nutritional Adjustment During Pregnancy - correct-answer -Increased calories,
protein, vitamins, and minerals needed for maternal and fetal growth.
Calorie Needs in Pregnancy - correct-answer -+500 kcal during 2nd and 3rd
trimesters; 36 kcal/kg body weight daily.
Protein Needs in Pregnancy - correct-answer -68g/day adults, 73g adolescents;
2/3 animal sources; supports growth of fetus, placenta, and maternal tissue.
Vitamin Needs in Pregnancy - correct-answer -Increase vitamins A, C, D, B-
complex, folate, and K to prevent anemia and birth defects.
Mineral Needs in Pregnancy - correct-answer -Adequate calcium, iron (27mg/day),
and iodine for blood and bone development.
Food Guidance for Pregnancy - correct-answer -Eat nutrient-dense meals
regularly, drink fluids, limit caffeine, avoid alcohol and unsafe foods.
