Nutrition Quiz 3

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Nutrition Knowledge Quiz

Test your understanding of nutrition, especially during pregnancy and early childhood. This quiz covers important concepts related to maternal and infant nutrition, hydration, and dietary recommendations.

Participate to:

Enhance your knowledge of nutritional guidelines.
Understand the importance of proper nutrition for mothers and infants.
Evaluate your readiness to support healthy dietary choices.

15 Questions4 MinutesCreated by CaringChef92

The mother’s food habits and nutritional status before conception and during pregnancy

Influence the outcome of her pregnancy.

None of the answer is correct.

Is not necessary.

Has no effect on pregnancy.

During pregnancy the amount of increased energy required in second trimester is

340kcal/day

340kcal/week

450kcal/day

450kcal/week

During a checkup at the clinic, a child’s physical growth is evaluated by using

Growth charts.

Clinical observation.

Food records.

Fitness testing.

Set weight goals according to mother’s pregnancy nutritional status and body mass index for normal weight women is between

15 to 25 lbs

35 to 45 lbs

25 to 35 lbs

28 to 40 lbs

Dehydration is more common in older adults than in younger adults because

The kidneys excrete too much water.

The thirst mechanism diminishes.

More water needs to be ingested to maintain hydration.

The intracellular versus extracellular water balance is disturbed.

In 1 day, an infant generally consumes an amount of water that is equivalent to____________percent of his or her body weight.

20 to 30

10 to 15

30 to 40

15 to 20

An older adult is most likely to have an inadequate nutrient intake if he or she lives

With a spouse

In a retirement community

With a family

Alone

Women who have eaten well-balanced diets before pregnancy are

In a good state of nutrition after conception.

Same as all her child bearing age.

In a good state of nutrition before conception.

Will have increased energy and nutrient support.

Energy needs are Increased during pregnancy because

Growth of maternal tissues.

Decreased metabolic workload.

Increase metabolic workload.

Enlarged metabolic workload.

Spare protein for tissue-building requirements

A weight gain of more than ______________ should be reported to the physician, midwife, or supervisor.

2 oz/week.

2 lbs/week.

1 lbs/week.

1 oz/week.

Individual growth rates

The same.

Vary widely.

Is not effected by eating habits.

Depends on preconption eating habits.

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