Maternal and Child Nutrition Midterm Study Guide Questions With Complete Solutions

fertility factors correct answer: maternal age over 35, genetic conditions, use of alcohol, tobacco drugs and toxic exposures, certain medications, stress, infections or inflammation nutrition related fertility factors correct answer: assess dietary adequacy and educate, Mediterranean or fertility, antioxidants from fruits and vegetables, folic acid supplement 400 mcg/day, limited caffiene pre-pregnancy weight and pregnancy outcomes correct answer: obese: 11-20 lbs overweight: 15-25 healthy wt: 25-35 lbs underweight 28-40 lbs weight gain and pregnancy outcomes correct answer: too much: large baby, delivery complications, childhood obesity, postpardum weight issues undernutrition restricts growth, lbw, preterm birth, difficulty breastfeeding and presence of developmental delays PCOS nutritional management correct answer: carb controlled diet, wt loss, insulin meds, can cause htn, high cholesterol, insulin resistance supplements in pregnancy correct answer: Folic Acid 600mcg (400mcg before pregnancy) Iron 27mg Calcium 1000mg 18(+)y/o; 1300mg 14-18y/o supplements to avoid in pregnancy correct answer: vitamin a anemia in pregnancy (tests, symptoms, complications, nutrition management) correct answer: blood tests for hct and hbg low, can cause SGA, spontaneous abortion, insufficent milk production irion supplement on empty stomach, iron rich diet, take tests to followup hyperemesis gravidarium and nutrition management correct answer: 1-5% of pregnanies loss of weight and lbw infant, dehydration, taking folic acid separate fro othe vitamins, antiemetic medications, protein rich meals, light frequent meals help, always