Lutz Nutrition Chapter 10 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Importance of nutrition -
correct answer ✅1. Formation of the placenta (1st month)
2. Development of embryo and fetus's organs (2-3 months of
conception)
3. Rebuilding of nutrient stores
The placenta -
correct answer ✅1. Essential functions for fetal support, growth
and development (transportation of gasses, nutrients and waste
products)
2. Barrier for transfer (maternal red blood cells and bacteria)
Low Birth Weight -
correct answer ✅1. pregnancies less than 18 months
2. blk women higher risk - 13%
Infant weight average -
correct answer ✅7.5 lbs
Mother needs during period of rapid growth -
correct answer ✅additional nutrients, kilocalories, protein and
certain vitamins/ minerals
,Lutz Nutrition Chapter 10 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Fat needs during pregnancy and lactation -
correct answer ✅Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: linoleic
and alpha-linolenic acids
Energy during 2nd trimester uses -
correct answer ✅energy supports the growth of the uterus
(womb) and maternal tissues
Energy during 3rd trimester -
correct answer ✅energy supports the fetus and the placenta
Kcals for metabolic workload and protein to build tissue -
correct answer ✅2nd - 340 kcals per day
3rd - 452 per day
Average 300 per day
Foods -
correct answer ✅high nutrient such as
fruits
vegetables
, Lutz Nutrition Chapter 10 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
lean protein
whole grains
food sources of linoleic acid -
correct answer ✅Corn, Safflower and sunflower oils
Fat importance -
correct answer ✅crucial for fetal growth such as retina and brain
(3rd trimester/1st post-postpartum)
food sources of alpha-linolenic acid -
correct answer ✅Canola, flaxseed and soybean
Protein needs during pregnancy (+54% or 71 grams) -
correct answer ✅1. Build Fetal and maternal tissue
2. Become hazard to fetus
Phenylketonuria -
correct answer ✅Limit is 120 to 360 umol/L to ensure normal
growth and prevent retardation
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Importance of nutrition -
correct answer ✅1. Formation of the placenta (1st month)
2. Development of embryo and fetus's organs (2-3 months of
conception)
3. Rebuilding of nutrient stores
The placenta -
correct answer ✅1. Essential functions for fetal support, growth
and development (transportation of gasses, nutrients and waste
products)
2. Barrier for transfer (maternal red blood cells and bacteria)
Low Birth Weight -
correct answer ✅1. pregnancies less than 18 months
2. blk women higher risk - 13%
Infant weight average -
correct answer ✅7.5 lbs
Mother needs during period of rapid growth -
correct answer ✅additional nutrients, kilocalories, protein and
certain vitamins/ minerals
,Lutz Nutrition Chapter 10 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Fat needs during pregnancy and lactation -
correct answer ✅Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids: linoleic
and alpha-linolenic acids
Energy during 2nd trimester uses -
correct answer ✅energy supports the growth of the uterus
(womb) and maternal tissues
Energy during 3rd trimester -
correct answer ✅energy supports the fetus and the placenta
Kcals for metabolic workload and protein to build tissue -
correct answer ✅2nd - 340 kcals per day
3rd - 452 per day
Average 300 per day
Foods -
correct answer ✅high nutrient such as
fruits
vegetables
, Lutz Nutrition Chapter 10 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
lean protein
whole grains
food sources of linoleic acid -
correct answer ✅Corn, Safflower and sunflower oils
Fat importance -
correct answer ✅crucial for fetal growth such as retina and brain
(3rd trimester/1st post-postpartum)
food sources of alpha-linolenic acid -
correct answer ✅Canola, flaxseed and soybean
Protein needs during pregnancy (+54% or 71 grams) -
correct answer ✅1. Build Fetal and maternal tissue
2. Become hazard to fetus
Phenylketonuria -
correct answer ✅Limit is 120 to 360 umol/L to ensure normal
growth and prevent retardation
