IPHY 2420 EXAM #3 REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Preparing for pregnancy (establish eating habits before pregnancy ) - ANSWER--
Fathers-to-be, Mothers-to-be
-low birthweight infant
- infant mortality rate (decreases over time)
Preparing for pregnancy (healthy placenta and other organs) - ANSWER-placenta:
- supply depot and waste- removable system
- two bloods never mix
- metabolically active organ
Umbilical cord:
Preparing for pregnancy - ANSWER-poor nutrition prior to pregnancy could affect her
grandchildren
Events of Pregnancy - ANSWER-- Fertilized ovum is call a zygote
-implantation (within 2 weeks of fertilization)
- fetus at 8 weeks (physical changes)
- fetal period
- Gestation = 40 weeks (trimester, Critical Periods)
Nutrients - ANSWER-There is an increased need for nutrients when pregnant
- energy
- Carbohydrates
- Protein
- Discretionary calories
- vitamin D
-Calcium
- Iron
- Zinc
- prenatal supplements
Energy (increased need for nutrients) - ANSWER-- vary with progression of pregnancy
Carbohydrates (increased need for nutrients) - ANSWER--
Protein (increased need for nutrients) - ANSWER-- DRI (Daily Recommended Intake)
for pregnancy, supplements
, Folate (increased need for nutrients) - ANSWER-- recommendations increases during
pregnancy
-neural tube defects (NTD):Anenencephaly, Spina Bifda
Vitamin B12 (increased need for nutrients) - ANSWER-- assists folate with manufacture
of new cells
Vitamin D (increased need for nutrients) - ANSWER-- if deficient could cause Rickets
Calcium (increased need for nutrients) - ANSWER-- absorption doubles during
pregnancy, recommendations aimed to preserve maternal bone mass, DRI
recommendation
Iron (increased need for nutrients) - ANSWER-- fetus takes iron priority, iron
supplements: enhances absorption
Zinc (increased need for nutrients) - ANSWER-supplementation during pregnancy is not
advised
Food Assistance Program - ANSWER-- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for
women, and Children (WIC)
- Suplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Weight Gain during Pregnancy - ANSWER-- women must gain weight during
pregnancy(benefits of appropriate weight gains)
- ideal weight gain pattern (nearly all lean tissue)
Weight loss and pregnancy - ANSWER-Typical woman does not return to pregnancy
weight
medical drugs and herbal supplements (pregnancy cautions) - ANSWER-- no OTC
drugs or herbal supplements
- prescriptions only with doctor's advice
drugs of abuse (pregnancy cautions) - ANSWER-- cross the placenta
-complications of use
environmental contaminants (pregnancy cautions) - ANSWER-- lead
- mercury (fish consumption)
food borne illness (pregnancy cautions) - ANSWER-- listeriosis: miscarriage/still birth
-foods to avoid: raw milk and soft cheeses
other pregnancy cautions - ANSWER-- dieting
- sugar substitutes
- caffine
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT
Preparing for pregnancy (establish eating habits before pregnancy ) - ANSWER--
Fathers-to-be, Mothers-to-be
-low birthweight infant
- infant mortality rate (decreases over time)
Preparing for pregnancy (healthy placenta and other organs) - ANSWER-placenta:
- supply depot and waste- removable system
- two bloods never mix
- metabolically active organ
Umbilical cord:
Preparing for pregnancy - ANSWER-poor nutrition prior to pregnancy could affect her
grandchildren
Events of Pregnancy - ANSWER-- Fertilized ovum is call a zygote
-implantation (within 2 weeks of fertilization)
- fetus at 8 weeks (physical changes)
- fetal period
- Gestation = 40 weeks (trimester, Critical Periods)
Nutrients - ANSWER-There is an increased need for nutrients when pregnant
- energy
- Carbohydrates
- Protein
- Discretionary calories
- vitamin D
-Calcium
- Iron
- Zinc
- prenatal supplements
Energy (increased need for nutrients) - ANSWER-- vary with progression of pregnancy
Carbohydrates (increased need for nutrients) - ANSWER--
Protein (increased need for nutrients) - ANSWER-- DRI (Daily Recommended Intake)
for pregnancy, supplements
, Folate (increased need for nutrients) - ANSWER-- recommendations increases during
pregnancy
-neural tube defects (NTD):Anenencephaly, Spina Bifda
Vitamin B12 (increased need for nutrients) - ANSWER-- assists folate with manufacture
of new cells
Vitamin D (increased need for nutrients) - ANSWER-- if deficient could cause Rickets
Calcium (increased need for nutrients) - ANSWER-- absorption doubles during
pregnancy, recommendations aimed to preserve maternal bone mass, DRI
recommendation
Iron (increased need for nutrients) - ANSWER-- fetus takes iron priority, iron
supplements: enhances absorption
Zinc (increased need for nutrients) - ANSWER-supplementation during pregnancy is not
advised
Food Assistance Program - ANSWER-- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for
women, and Children (WIC)
- Suplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Weight Gain during Pregnancy - ANSWER-- women must gain weight during
pregnancy(benefits of appropriate weight gains)
- ideal weight gain pattern (nearly all lean tissue)
Weight loss and pregnancy - ANSWER-Typical woman does not return to pregnancy
weight
medical drugs and herbal supplements (pregnancy cautions) - ANSWER-- no OTC
drugs or herbal supplements
- prescriptions only with doctor's advice
drugs of abuse (pregnancy cautions) - ANSWER-- cross the placenta
-complications of use
environmental contaminants (pregnancy cautions) - ANSWER-- lead
- mercury (fish consumption)
food borne illness (pregnancy cautions) - ANSWER-- listeriosis: miscarriage/still birth
-foods to avoid: raw milk and soft cheeses
other pregnancy cautions - ANSWER-- dieting
- sugar substitutes
- caffine
