NHM 340 Final questions with
complete solutions 2025/2026
Research has demonstrated that poor nutrition of a woman during her early pregnancy can
impair the health of her grandchild. T/F - correct answer ✔✔True
Birthweight and length of gestation are the primary indicators of an infant's future health T/F -
correct answer ✔✔True
A woman who begins pregnancy at a healthful weight should gain between 28 to 40 pounds
during pregnancy - correct answer ✔✔False
Weight gain during pregnancy should be greatest during the first and third trimesters of
pregnancy as these are critical periods of fetal development T/F - correct answer ✔✔False
To support the needs of both mother and infant, adolescents are encouraged to strive for
pregnancy weight gains at the upper end of the ranges recommended for pregnant women. T/F
- correct answer ✔✔True
Topics that need to be addressed in preconception screening and counseling include smoking,
substance abuse, poor nutrition, and limited access to prenatal care. T/F - correct answer
✔✔True
An infant whose weight for length falls below the 15th percentile is classified as exhibiting
failure to thrive. T/F - correct answer ✔✔False
Colostrum and breastmilk both contain bifidus factor, which inhibits the growth of the harmful
Lactobacillus bifidus bacteria T/F - correct answer ✔✔False
, Breastfeeding protects against food allergies in infant, reduces the risk of sudden infant death
syndrome, and protects against ear infections. T/F - correct answer ✔✔True
Whole cow's milk is not recommended throughout the first two years of life. T/F - correct
answer ✔✔False
The American Academy of Pediatrics supports exclusive breastfeeding for the first 10 months of
life. T/F - correct answer ✔✔False
Iron deficiency and zinc deficiency are two of the most significant nutrition-related problems in
infants. T/F - correct answer ✔✔False
Infants with a strong family history of food allergies should not be fed eggs, milk, wheat, soy,
peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, and fish during their first year of life. T/F - correct answer ✔✔True
Some of the new foods added to WIC in 2009 included tofu, canned sardines, and brown rice.
T/F - correct answer ✔✔True
WIC is one of the most successful and efficient entitlement programs run by the federal
government T/F - correct answer ✔✔False
One of the best indicators of a nation's health is the ______. - correct answer ✔✔Infant
Mortality Rate
It is recommended that women who are underweight (BMI<18.5) at conception gain _____
during their pregnancy. - correct answer ✔✔28-40 pounds
complete solutions 2025/2026
Research has demonstrated that poor nutrition of a woman during her early pregnancy can
impair the health of her grandchild. T/F - correct answer ✔✔True
Birthweight and length of gestation are the primary indicators of an infant's future health T/F -
correct answer ✔✔True
A woman who begins pregnancy at a healthful weight should gain between 28 to 40 pounds
during pregnancy - correct answer ✔✔False
Weight gain during pregnancy should be greatest during the first and third trimesters of
pregnancy as these are critical periods of fetal development T/F - correct answer ✔✔False
To support the needs of both mother and infant, adolescents are encouraged to strive for
pregnancy weight gains at the upper end of the ranges recommended for pregnant women. T/F
- correct answer ✔✔True
Topics that need to be addressed in preconception screening and counseling include smoking,
substance abuse, poor nutrition, and limited access to prenatal care. T/F - correct answer
✔✔True
An infant whose weight for length falls below the 15th percentile is classified as exhibiting
failure to thrive. T/F - correct answer ✔✔False
Colostrum and breastmilk both contain bifidus factor, which inhibits the growth of the harmful
Lactobacillus bifidus bacteria T/F - correct answer ✔✔False
, Breastfeeding protects against food allergies in infant, reduces the risk of sudden infant death
syndrome, and protects against ear infections. T/F - correct answer ✔✔True
Whole cow's milk is not recommended throughout the first two years of life. T/F - correct
answer ✔✔False
The American Academy of Pediatrics supports exclusive breastfeeding for the first 10 months of
life. T/F - correct answer ✔✔False
Iron deficiency and zinc deficiency are two of the most significant nutrition-related problems in
infants. T/F - correct answer ✔✔False
Infants with a strong family history of food allergies should not be fed eggs, milk, wheat, soy,
peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, and fish during their first year of life. T/F - correct answer ✔✔True
Some of the new foods added to WIC in 2009 included tofu, canned sardines, and brown rice.
T/F - correct answer ✔✔True
WIC is one of the most successful and efficient entitlement programs run by the federal
government T/F - correct answer ✔✔False
One of the best indicators of a nation's health is the ______. - correct answer ✔✔Infant
Mortality Rate
It is recommended that women who are underweight (BMI<18.5) at conception gain _____
during their pregnancy. - correct answer ✔✔28-40 pounds
