NR 228 Nutrition Exam 2 Questions And Answers 100% Correct!

Pregnancy weight gain for normal weight - ANSWERS25-35 lbs *due to breast feeding and amniotic fluid Dietary Guidelines for pregnant women - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-Vitamin C (hypercalcemia) -Vitamin E (fetal heart defect) -Vitamin K (prolong jaundice) Preeclampsia nutrition related concerns - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERSRecommended foods to prevent GDM include carbohydrates, iron, calcium, protein, and fat sources. (simple carbs, fruits and veggies) Maternal PKU - ANSWERSLack 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 - ANSWERS750-1000mL 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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-Fat and cholesterol consumption is important in brain growth and development and nerve tissue -If infant is overweight, do not restrict fats