NR 228 Nutrition Exam 2 Questions with
Verified Correct Answers
Pregnancy weight gain for normal weight
25-35 lbs
*due to breast feeding and amniotic fluid
Dietary Guidelines for pregnant women
-Avoid foods such as raw eggs, raw meats, excessive amounts of coffee (only one cup per
day)
Vitamins that should not increase during pregnancy are
-Vitamin C (hypercalcemia)
-Vitamin E (fetal heart defect)
-Vitamin K (prolong jaundice)
Preeclampsia nutrition related concerns
-Patient will be put on the DASH diet (hypertension diet) to help lower BP
-Limit and avoid trans fats, sat. fats, sugar, salt, no fast food, no coffee
-Increase foods rich in potassium, magnesium, and vitamins, fruits and vegetables, whole
grain, protein
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Recommended foods to prevent GDM include carbohydrates, iron, calcium, protein, and fat
sources. (simple carbs, fruits and veggies)
Maternal PKU
,Lack of proper dietary therapy during pregnancy. Findings in infant: microcephaly, mental
retardation, growth retardation, congenital heart defects.
-Pregnant women should not eat foods high in phenylalanine (should only consume 1-4 mg
per day)
-Avoid fish, meat, diet soda, eggs, wheat
-Fruit, vegetables, and low protein foods are okay to eat
Lactation
750-1000mL of breast milk daily
-500 kcal for producing breast milk daily
*avoid foods such as garlic, citrus (lemon/limes), broccoli, spices, and cauliflower because it
may alter taste of breast milk
Infancy birth weight and breast feeding
-first 6 months of life infant should consume breast milk.
-second 6 months of life infant should consume a combination of breast milk and baby food
Infant Dietary Guidelines
-Solid foods at 4-5 months
-if exclusively breastfeeding, baby should be taking in an iron supplement at 4 months old to
avoid iron deficiency anemia.
Infancy and Fat Consumption
-Fat and cholesterol consumption is important in brain growth and development and nerve
tissue
-If infant is overweight, do not restrict fats
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
, occurs when baby goes to bed with a bottle
-bottle before bed should only contain water
Nutrition-Related Concerns: Infancy
-Premature/low-weight = failure to thrive
-if child has PKU, phenyl-free formula should be used
-If baby has galactosemia (lactose intolerant) baby should consume soy formula
Toddlers: 1-3 years old diet
-limit 100% juice: 4-6oz per day
-consume snack foods such as graham crackers, apple slices, and cheese cubes
-Limit milk intake to 24oz per day due to lack of iron
-child should try food product 7-10 times before deciding not to like something
Preschoolers: 4-6 years old diet
-environmental influencer eaters
-avoid eating sugary foods while watching tv
-healthy plate contains: veggies, fruits, whole grain, healthy protein, water, healthy oils
School age children: 7-12 years old diet
-Concerns are: 10% skipping breakfast and type of diet they are consuming
-Risk for diabetes and obesity
Adolescence: 13-19 years old diet
- iron, fiber, calcium, protein, and vitamins are important nutrients to consume
-Calcium intake = 1300 mg daily (3 to 4 servings of dairy products)
Verified Correct Answers
Pregnancy weight gain for normal weight
25-35 lbs
*due to breast feeding and amniotic fluid
Dietary Guidelines for pregnant women
-Avoid foods such as raw eggs, raw meats, excessive amounts of coffee (only one cup per
day)
Vitamins that should not increase during pregnancy are
-Vitamin C (hypercalcemia)
-Vitamin E (fetal heart defect)
-Vitamin K (prolong jaundice)
Preeclampsia nutrition related concerns
-Patient will be put on the DASH diet (hypertension diet) to help lower BP
-Limit and avoid trans fats, sat. fats, sugar, salt, no fast food, no coffee
-Increase foods rich in potassium, magnesium, and vitamins, fruits and vegetables, whole
grain, protein
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Recommended foods to prevent GDM include carbohydrates, iron, calcium, protein, and fat
sources. (simple carbs, fruits and veggies)
Maternal PKU
,Lack of proper dietary therapy during pregnancy. Findings in infant: microcephaly, mental
retardation, growth retardation, congenital heart defects.
-Pregnant women should not eat foods high in phenylalanine (should only consume 1-4 mg
per day)
-Avoid fish, meat, diet soda, eggs, wheat
-Fruit, vegetables, and low protein foods are okay to eat
Lactation
750-1000mL of breast milk daily
-500 kcal for producing breast milk daily
*avoid foods such as garlic, citrus (lemon/limes), broccoli, spices, and cauliflower because it
may alter taste of breast milk
Infancy birth weight and breast feeding
-first 6 months of life infant should consume breast milk.
-second 6 months of life infant should consume a combination of breast milk and baby food
Infant Dietary Guidelines
-Solid foods at 4-5 months
-if exclusively breastfeeding, baby should be taking in an iron supplement at 4 months old to
avoid iron deficiency anemia.
Infancy and Fat Consumption
-Fat and cholesterol consumption is important in brain growth and development and nerve
tissue
-If infant is overweight, do not restrict fats
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
, occurs when baby goes to bed with a bottle
-bottle before bed should only contain water
Nutrition-Related Concerns: Infancy
-Premature/low-weight = failure to thrive
-if child has PKU, phenyl-free formula should be used
-If baby has galactosemia (lactose intolerant) baby should consume soy formula
Toddlers: 1-3 years old diet
-limit 100% juice: 4-6oz per day
-consume snack foods such as graham crackers, apple slices, and cheese cubes
-Limit milk intake to 24oz per day due to lack of iron
-child should try food product 7-10 times before deciding not to like something
Preschoolers: 4-6 years old diet
-environmental influencer eaters
-avoid eating sugary foods while watching tv
-healthy plate contains: veggies, fruits, whole grain, healthy protein, water, healthy oils
School age children: 7-12 years old diet
-Concerns are: 10% skipping breakfast and type of diet they are consuming
-Risk for diabetes and obesity
Adolescence: 13-19 years old diet
- iron, fiber, calcium, protein, and vitamins are important nutrients to consume
-Calcium intake = 1300 mg daily (3 to 4 servings of dairy products)
