NUTR 400 Final Exam FULLY SOLVED GRADED A+ PASSED

NUTR 400 Final Exam FULLY SOLVED GRADED A+ PASSEDDoes nutrition impact fertility for males or females or both? - correct answer Both What are some factors to consider to prepare for a for a healthy pregnancy? - correct answer - Achieve / maintain a healthy body weight - Consume an adequate / balanced diet - Be physically active - Receive regular medical care - Manage chronic conditions - Avoid harmful influences What are the developmental stages for a fetus (i.e. zygote to fetus)? - correct answer 1. zygote 2. blastocyst 3. Embryo What is the timeline for each stage of pregnancy? - correct answer 1. Zygote - Conception 2. Blastocyst (Forms 5-8 days after conception) 3. Embryo (2-8 weeks of pregnancy) What organ supplies nutrients and oxygen to the growing fetus? - correct answer The placenta Does the blood of the infant mix with the blood of the mother? - correct answer No, the placenta prevents this What are the two most common neural tube defects. - correct answer anencephaly and spina bifida What is spina bifida? - correct answer A birth defect in which a developing baby's spinal cord fails to develop properly. What is anencephaly? - correct answer Failure of anterior tube to close; fatal. Ends in miscarriage Which nutrient is crucial to consume adequate amounts of to prevent neural tube defects? - correct answer Folate. 0.4 mg 1 month prior and thru the first trimester pregnancy What is fetal programming? - correct answer The influence of mothers nutritional choices that influence gene expression. Influences the development of diseases in later life. What is the most reliable indicator of an infant's health? - correct answer Infant's birth weight What two factors have the most influence on infant's birth weight - correct answer Mothers weight prior to conception and weight gain during pregnancy What are the risks if the mother is underweight prior to conception? - correct answer High risk of low birth weight baby What are the risks if the mother is overweight/obese? - correct answer Large for gestational age infant and rapid weight gain early in life What two factors determine the recommended range of weight gain during pregnancy? - correct answer pre-pregnancy weight and BMI Why is it important to gain the appropriate amount of weight during pregnancy? - correct answer - reduces complications, - helps infants reduce childhood obesity - Limits weight retention after pregnancy What two components contribute the most to weight gain experienced during pregnancy? - correct answer - Weight of the baby - Nutrient intake Is exercise safe during pregnancy? - correct answer Yes What are the recommendations for exercise during pregnancy? - correct answer Low impact exercise at a moderate /light pace What type of exercise should pregnant women absolutely avoid? - correct answer High impact exercise, heavy weight training, vigorous exercise How many additional kcals should a pregnant woman consume during her 2nd trimester? - correct answer An additional 350 kcals per day How many additional kcals should a pregnant woman consume during her 3rd trimester? - correct answer An additional 450 kcals per day What is the minimum amount of carbs she should consume? - correct answer 175g per day What is the additional amount of protein should she consume per day? - correct answer Additional 25 g per day