BIOD 121 (portage) Module 6.1: Proper Nutrition Throughout Development with complete solution(Latest 2021 graded A+)

An adequate intake of vitamins and minerals several ______________ prior to conception, as well as throughout the pregnancy, is strongly recommended for those trying to conceive. correct anwer- months A healthy body weight, properly controlling existing health conditions. and the avoidance of ___________________ (compounds that can increase the risk of a birth defect will improve the odds of a healthy pregnancy for both mom and baby. correct anwer- teratogens The United States, despite the availability of health care, either through private companies or programs available for low income and needy moms, the rate of infant mortality is among the ________________ in the world. correct anwer- highest ________ moms are especially at high risk as they are more likely to not seek proper care during their pregnancy. correct anwer- Teen Pregnancy can be defined by several key developmental stages: correct anwer- -fertilization - blastogenic stage - embryonic stage - end of first trimester - fetal stage developmental stage: fertilization correct anwer- (day 0) an egg and sperm unite and produce a zygote developmental stage: blastogenic stage correct anwer- (day 1-14) a period of rapid cell division * day 14 an embryo is formed developmental stage: embryonic stage correct anwer- (week 2-8) the organ system develops - week 5 the heart begins to beat -week 8 the embryo is now known as fetus developmental stage: end of first trimester correct anwer- most organs are formed, and the fetus can move developmental stage: fetal stage correct anwer- (week 9-40) period of continual growth and development Beginning at conception, an egg and sperm unite to produce a ______________. correct anwer- zygote The length of a pregnancy is approximately ____ weeks. correct anwer- 40 Pregnancy is divided into 3 trimesters: correct anwer- - first trimester - second trimester - third trimester first trimester: correct anwer- - many women do not realize they are pregnant (until 2nd month) - moms need to eliminate harmful substances from their diets and lifestyles prior to conception to give the development and growth a fetus the best environment. - quality of mother's diet is more important than quantity second trimester: correct anwer- - development of hands, feet, arms, and legs occurs - fetus begins to resemble a baby - expecting mother is experiencing physiological changes to her body in order to support the pregnancy and prepare for birth third trimester: correct anwer- - critical period of growth as the fetus will double in length - fetus increases in weight to approximately 7-9 pounds Benchmark period for an infant to be born is after ____ weeks of gestation. A baby weighing greater than _____ pounds has a more positive outcome, less chance of medical issues, and an overall better quality of life. correct anwer- 37; 5.5 An infant born prior to 37 weeks is referred to as ____________. They are likely to have increased medical conditions and delayed growth in their early months of life. correct anwer- preterm Low birth weight (LBW): correct anwer- an infant weighing less than 5.5 pounds, regardless of their gestational age Small for gestational age (SGA): correct anwer- an infant small in size, measured relative to its gestational stage An infant born at 35 weeks and weighing 5 pounds would be considered __________ but not __________, as 5 pounds at 35 weeks is within the normal range. correct anwer- LBW; SGA calories: correct anwer- - quality is more important than quantity during the first trimester - make certain mom is eating all the vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy pregnancy - avoid foods high in fats and sugars; focus on nutrient dense foods -nutrients increase 50%v during pregnancy - calories during 2nd and 3rd trimester only increase approx. 20% adequate weight gain: correct anwer- - healthy weight gain is about 25-35 pounds - 1-4 pounds during the first trimester and then 1 pound per week during the remainder of the pregnancy - chance of complications increases when a pregnant mom is overweight/obese or if the baby is larger than normal the latest recommendations of weight gain for a full-term pregnancy: correct anwer- - underweight: 28-40 pounds - normal: 25-35 pounds - overweight: 15-25 pounds