NR 228 Nutrition Exam 2 questions with correct answers

Pregnancy weight gain for normal weight CORRECT ANSWER 25-35 lbs. *due to breast feeding and amniotic fluid Dietary Guidelines for pregnant women CORRECT ANSWER -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 CORRECT ANSWER -Vitamin C (hypercalcemia) -Vitamin E (fetal heart defect) -Vitamin K (prolong jaundice) Preeclampsia nutrition related concerns CORRECT ANSWER -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 CORRECT ANSWER Recommended foods to prevent GDM include carbohydrates, iron, calcium, protein, and fat sources. (simple carbs, fruits and veggies) Maternal PKU CORRECT ANSWER 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 CORRECT ANSWER 750-1000mL of breast milk daily -500 kcal for producing breast milk daily