FUNDAMENTALS OF HUMAN NUTRITION EXAMINATION.
SAMPLE EXAM REVISION PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS (2024 UPDATE)
Underweight pregnant women - ANSWER- BMI <18.5 it is recommended to gain 28-40lbs
during pregnancy's
Normal weight pregnant women - ANSWER- BMI 18.5-24.9 it is recommended to gain 25-
35lbs during pregnancy's
Overweight pregnant women - ANSWER- BMI 25-29.9 recommended weight gain is 15-25
ilbs
obese pregnant women - ANSWER- BMI > 30 recommended weight gain is 11-20lbs
Where the weight gain goes for pregnant women? - ANSWER- Fetus 6.5-9lbs
Placenta 1-1.5lbs
Amniotic Fluid 2ilb
Increase in size of uterus, breast and blood volume 9lbs
pounds and fat 2-8lbs
Pregnant women fat and protein intake - ANSWER- pregnant women need an addition 10-15
grams of protein a day. Pregnant women fat intake should include 25-35% intake of
polyunsaturated (from food high in omega-3) and monounsaturated fat.
, Pregnant women mineral intake. - ANSWER- Iron need to be increased from 18mg to 27mg
per day
calcium intake should be at 1000-1300mg per day
Pregnant women vitamin Intake - ANSWER- an addition 400ug of folic acid
and increase in vitamin A and C
If a pregnant women has nausea or vomiting form hormone changes who should the menu be
adjusted? - ANSWER- Introduce frequent and small meals rich in carbohydrates.
If a pregnant women is constipated adjust the menu. - ANSWER- Increase fiber and fluid intake
If a pregnant women is suffering from indigestion adjust the menu to... - ANSWER- small
frequent meals, avoiding caffeinated beverages. warn the women to not lay down after eating
Calculate Ideal Body Weight (IBW) For men - ANSWER- 106lbs for the first 5 feet + 6 lbs for
every additonal inch
Calculate Ideal Body Weight (IBW) For women - ANSWER- 10lbs for the first 5 ft + 5lbs for
each addtional inch
What are different frame adjustment and how to they affect the ideal body weight? - ANSWER-
Small frames, subtract 10% of the total IBW
Large frame, add 10% of the total IBW
If shorter than 5ft subtract 5lbs for every inch
small frame - ANSWER- If the thumbs and fingers overlap
SAMPLE EXAM REVISION PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS (2024 UPDATE)
Underweight pregnant women - ANSWER- BMI <18.5 it is recommended to gain 28-40lbs
during pregnancy's
Normal weight pregnant women - ANSWER- BMI 18.5-24.9 it is recommended to gain 25-
35lbs during pregnancy's
Overweight pregnant women - ANSWER- BMI 25-29.9 recommended weight gain is 15-25
ilbs
obese pregnant women - ANSWER- BMI > 30 recommended weight gain is 11-20lbs
Where the weight gain goes for pregnant women? - ANSWER- Fetus 6.5-9lbs
Placenta 1-1.5lbs
Amniotic Fluid 2ilb
Increase in size of uterus, breast and blood volume 9lbs
pounds and fat 2-8lbs
Pregnant women fat and protein intake - ANSWER- pregnant women need an addition 10-15
grams of protein a day. Pregnant women fat intake should include 25-35% intake of
polyunsaturated (from food high in omega-3) and monounsaturated fat.
, Pregnant women mineral intake. - ANSWER- Iron need to be increased from 18mg to 27mg
per day
calcium intake should be at 1000-1300mg per day
Pregnant women vitamin Intake - ANSWER- an addition 400ug of folic acid
and increase in vitamin A and C
If a pregnant women has nausea or vomiting form hormone changes who should the menu be
adjusted? - ANSWER- Introduce frequent and small meals rich in carbohydrates.
If a pregnant women is constipated adjust the menu. - ANSWER- Increase fiber and fluid intake
If a pregnant women is suffering from indigestion adjust the menu to... - ANSWER- small
frequent meals, avoiding caffeinated beverages. warn the women to not lay down after eating
Calculate Ideal Body Weight (IBW) For men - ANSWER- 106lbs for the first 5 feet + 6 lbs for
every additonal inch
Calculate Ideal Body Weight (IBW) For women - ANSWER- 10lbs for the first 5 ft + 5lbs for
each addtional inch
What are different frame adjustment and how to they affect the ideal body weight? - ANSWER-
Small frames, subtract 10% of the total IBW
Large frame, add 10% of the total IBW
If shorter than 5ft subtract 5lbs for every inch
small frame - ANSWER- If the thumbs and fingers overlap
