Life Span Nutrition Exam I - Tuesday

Front 1

The follicular phase of the menstrual cycle ends w/ ovulation or the release of the ova or egg from the follicle.

Back 1

True

Front 2

Zn deficiency may be related to infertility in males.

Back 2

True

Front 3

The term INFERTILITY is used to describe conditions such as multiple miscarriages, infrequent ovulation, and low sperm count.

Back 3

False

Front 4

In women, both underweight and overweight may cause problems w/ fertility.

Back 4

True

Front 5

The male hormonal cycle related to reproduction is considered more "ongoing" as opposed to being cyclic.

Back 5

True

Front 6

Carotenemia has been associated w/ ↓ fertility.

Back 6

True

Front 7

Alcohol consumption has been associated w/ lower estrogen and testosterone levels.

Back 7

True

Front 8

A high intake (greater than 5000 IU/day) of retinol/retinoic acid has been associated w/ birth defects.

Back 8

True

Front 9

The developing infant is known as an EMBRYO from 8 weeks - birth.

Back 9

False

Front 10

Anencephaly is a neural tube defect characterized by a deformed spinal cord and paralysis below the lesion.

Back 10

False

Front 11

After the fetus, it is the extracellular fluid that accounts for most of the pregnancy weight gain.

Back 11

False

Front 12

Chronic undernutrition is associated w/ the birth of small sickly babies and a higher rate of infant death in the 1st year of life.

Back 12

True

Front 13

The protein requirement for pregnancy is 1.5 grams of protein per kg. of body weight.

Back 13

False

Front 14

Premenstrual syndrome occurs in the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.

Back 14

False

Front 15

Mg and/or Ca supplements may be beneficial for the treatment of PMS.

Back 15

True

Front 16

Insulin resistance is seen in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

Back 16

True

Front 17

Maternal iodine deficiency has been associated w/ impaired mental and physical development of the infant.

Back 17

True

Front 18

One of the preconceptual dietary recommendations is for women to consume 400 mcg of folic acid/day from either fortified foods, other food sources, or a dietary supplement.

Back 18

True

Front 19

Women in childbearing years should not eat certain large fish (e.g. shark, sword fish, king mackerel) because of the potential risk of mercury contamination.

Back 19

True

Front 20

Oral contraceptives tend to ↑ blood levels of HDL, LDL, and triglycerides.

Back 20

True

Front 21

The preferred fetal fuel is GLUCOSE.

Back 21

True

Front 22

Women who are taking OCAs are advised to limit licorice intake because a high intake has been associated w/ ↑ incidence of low birth weight.

Back 22

False

Front 23

A TERM birth would be at 38-42 weeks.

Back 23

True

Front 24

A woman who has delivered NO infants would be correctly called NULLIPAROUS.

Back 24

True

Front 25

Low birth weight is less than 2500 grams (or 5 lbs 8 oz.).

Back 25

True

Front 26

Which of the following occurs in the ANABOLIC phase of pregnancy?
A. fat and nutrient stores are mobilized
B. ↓ liver glycogen stores
C. ↑ cardiac output
D. ↓ blood volume

Back 26

C

Front 27

Which of the following is related to the ↑ supply of cholesterol seen w/ pregnancy?
A. production of steroid hormones
B. use of cholesterol as a fuel during fasting
C. ↑ active transport of immunoglobulins across the placenta
D. ↑ activity in the immune system

Back 27

A

Front 28

Which nutrient is considered important in terms of prevention of neural tubular defects?
A. protein
B. folic acid
C. Vit A
D. Ca

Back 28

B

Front 29

The 1st trimester of pregnancy is ___.
A. Weeks 1-5
B. Weeks 1-8
C. Weeks 1-12
D. none of the above

Back 29

C

Front 30

Which of the following best describes the birth defect of ENCEPHALOCELE?
A. the brain is completely absent
B. the spinal cord protrudes from the chest
C. the brain is not properly closed
D. brain tissue has formed tumors in the lungs and kidneys

Back 30

C

Front 31

What is the name of the yellow structure which is formed from the follicle that contained the egg?
A. zygote
B. blastocyst
C. embryo
D. corpus luteum

Back 31

D

Front 32

Which of the following is NOT a normal physiologic change in maternal physiology associated w/ pregnancy?
A. ↑ blood volume
B. ↓ insulin resistance
C. ↑ O2 consumption
D. weight gain

Back 32

B

Front 33

About how many pounds of protein are accumulated during pregnancy?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Back 33

B

Front 34

If a baby is between the 10th and 90th percentile for gestational age for weight, length, and head circumference, the baby would be classified as ___.
A. AGA
B. SGA
C. LGA
D. pSGA

Back 34

A

Front 35

If a pregnant woman fasts, what fuel does the infant begin to use that would not be used if the woman were eating regularly?
A. ketones
B. EFAs
C. glucose
D. protein

Back 35

A

Front 36

The term GRAVIDA relates to the number of ______ that a woman has experienced.
A. miscarriages
B. pregnancies
C. deliveries
D. stillbirths

Back 36

B

Front 37

The usual weight gain in the 1st trimester of pregnancy is __ to __ lbs.
A. 1-2
B. 3-5
C. 5-7
D. 8-10

Back 37

B

Front 38

Iron deficiency at the beginning of pregnancy is related to _____.
A. ↑ incidence of neural tube defects
B. ↑ propensity to obesity in later life
C. ↑ rates of preterm delivery
D. excessive ovulation

Back 38

C

Front 39

Which of the following is the best recommendation related to alcohol for the preconceptual women?
A. do not consume any alcoholic beverages
B. 1-2 servings of alcohol/day can be consumed safely
C. you can drink alcohol safely if you do not smoke
D. 3-4 servings of alcohol/day can be consumed safely

Back 39

A

Front 40

The preconceptual recommendation for the MILK food group is __/day for calorie levels from 1800-2400.
A. 1 cup
B. 2 cups
C. 3 cups
D. 4 cups

Back 40

C

Front 41

Which of the following is NOT characteristic of PCOS?
A. ↑ blood insulin
B. ↑ levels of testosterone
C. severe weight loss
D. amenorrhea

Back 41

C

Front 42

Which of the following is NOT a nutritional strategy related to PCOS?
A. weight gain
B. ↑ intake of EPAs
C. ↑ consumption of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables
D. none of the above

Back 42

A

Front 43

Neonatal mortality looks at infant deaths in which of the following time periods?
A. 1st week of life
B. 1st 28 days of life
C. 1st 6 months of life
D. none of the above

Back 43

B

Front 44

Which of the following types of diets have been linked to infertility in women?
A. no meat, low fat, high fiber
B. high red meat and low vegetable
C. high sodium and high protein
D. none of the above

Back 44

A

Front 45

Exposure to which of the following environmental contaminants may decrease fertility in makes?
A. lead
B. mercury
C. PCBs
D. all of the above

Back 45

D

Front 46

The diploid cell that results from the union of sperm and ovum is the __.
A. blastocyst
B. zygote
C. embryo
D. trophoblast

Back 46

B

Front 47

Which of the following is NOT part of the female athletic triad?
A. amenorrhea
B. disordered eating
C. osteoporosis
D. excess arm muscle

Back 47

D

Front 48

A baby who is VERY PRETERM would be born before __ weeks.
A. 34
B. 35
C. 37
D. 38

Back 48

A

Front 49

Removing gluten from the diet related to helping fertility is a strategy for women and men w/ _______.
A. diabetes mellitus
B. celiac sprue
C. PKU
D. HIV/AIDS

Back 49

B

Front 50

Adequate DHA intake is important in pregnancy for proper vision and learning ability of the infant.

Back 50

True

Front 51

Infant mortality is a public health measure of the population.

Back 51

True

Front 52

Zn supplementation in the childbearing years is recommended to prevent neural tube defects.

Back 52

False

Front 53

Suppressed immunity is a normal physiological change associated w/ pregnancy.

Back 53

True

Front 54

The term HYPERPLASIA is used to denote the growth concept of increasing cell number.

Back 54

True