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birth weight of 2500g or less
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low birth weight (LBW)
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best way to ensure that adequate nutrients are available for developing fetus
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healthful diet before conception
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nutrient, the adequate intake of which is important for decreasing risk for ____ or failures in closure of neural tube.
An intake of ___ daily is recommended for all women capable of becoming pregnant. |
folate (folic acid)
Neural tube defects 0.4mg (400 mcg) |
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Recommendations for daily nutritional intakes that meet the needs of almost all healthy members of the population.
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dietary reference intakes (DRIs)
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Method used to evaluate the appropriateness of weight for height. If the calculated value is <18.5 the person is considered to be ___.
If the value is between 18.5 and 24.9 the person is considered ___. between 25 and 29.9 ___ >30 the person is considered ____ |
body mass index (BMI)
underweight normal weight overweight obese |
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Presence of ketones in the urine as a result of catabolism of fat stores; it has been found to correlate with the occurrence of ___.
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ketonuria
preterm labor |
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Normal adaptation that occurs during pregnancy when the plasma volume increases more rapidly than RBC mass
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physiologic anemia
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Inability to digest milk sugar because of the absence of the lactase enzyme in the small intestine
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lactose intolerance
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Practice of consuming nonfood substances such as ___, ___, ___ or excessive amts of food stuffs low in nutritional value such as ___, ___, ___, and ___
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pica, clay, dirt
laundry starch, ice, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch |
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Urge to consume specific types of foods such as ice cream, pickles, and pizza during pregnancy
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food cravings
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which food is a good source of iron? (select all that apply)
a. whole grain breads and cereals b. oranges c. salmon d. raisins e. spinach f. tomatoes |
A, D, and E
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good sources of folic acid? (select all that apply)
a. baked haddock b. lentil soup c. scrambled eggs d. fruit salad of papaya and oranges e. steamed asparagus f. corn on the cob |
B, D and E
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Pregnant woman tells you she reduced her fluid intake so she doesn't have to urinate as much. What should you say?
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discuss importance of fluid demands of pregnancy
regulates temperature, prevents constipation and UTIs, possible association with dehydration and preterm labor and oligohydramnios |
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Pregant woman says to you, "I know I need calcium but I get sick when I drink milk." What should you suggest?
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discuss basis for lactose intolerance
suggest use of lactose-free products suggest non-dairy sources of calcium and calcium supplements |
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Woman has BMI of 28.7, 1 month pregnant, asks for dietary guidance, asks for weight reduction diet, she doesn't want to gain too much weight with this pregnancy
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BMI is overweight status, gain of 7-11.5 kg is recommended
hazards of inadequate caloric intake in terms of growth and development of baby; effect of ketoacidosis discuss importance of activity and exercise |
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Woman just found out she is pregnant and says, "I am so glad to be pregnant. I love to eat, and now I can start eating for 2. It will be great not to have to watch the scale or what I eat."
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Emphasize quality not quantity
figure out her BMI and tell her the recommended weight gain total for that BMI effects of excessive weight gain during pregnancy: difficult to lose afterwards, could lead to chronic obesity, excessive fetal size that could lead to childbirth problems |
