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NR 228 Nutrition Exam 2 Questions with
Verified Answers 2025
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
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-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 -Correct Answer ✔-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 -Correct Answer ✔-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 -Correct Answer ✔-Fat and cholesterol consumption
is important in brain growth and development and nerve tissue
-If infant is overweight, do not restrict fats
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay -Correct Answer ✔occurs when baby goes to bed with a
bottle
-bottle before bed should only contain water
Nutrition-Related Concerns: Infancy -Correct Answer ✔-Premature/low-weight =
failure to thrive
-if child has PKU, phenyl-free formula should be used
-If baby has galactosemia (lactose intolerant) baby should consume soy formula
Toddlers: 1-3 years old diet -Correct Answer ✔-limit 100% juice: 4-6oz per day
-consume snack foods such as graham crackers, apple slices, and cheese cubes
-Limit milk intake to 24oz per day due to lack of iron
-child should try food product 7-10 times before deciding not to like something
Preschoolers: 4-6 years old diet -Correct Answer ✔-environmental influencer
eaters
-avoid eating sugary foods while watching tv
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NR 228 Nutrition Exam 2 Questions with
Verified Answers 2025
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
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-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 -Correct Answer ✔-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 -Correct Answer ✔-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 -Correct Answer ✔-Fat and cholesterol consumption
is important in brain growth and development and nerve tissue
-If infant is overweight, do not restrict fats
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay -Correct Answer ✔occurs when baby goes to bed with a
bottle
-bottle before bed should only contain water
Nutrition-Related Concerns: Infancy -Correct Answer ✔-Premature/low-weight =
failure to thrive
-if child has PKU, phenyl-free formula should be used
-If baby has galactosemia (lactose intolerant) baby should consume soy formula
Toddlers: 1-3 years old diet -Correct Answer ✔-limit 100% juice: 4-6oz per day
-consume snack foods such as graham crackers, apple slices, and cheese cubes
-Limit milk intake to 24oz per day due to lack of iron
-child should try food product 7-10 times before deciding not to like something
Preschoolers: 4-6 years old diet -Correct Answer ✔-environmental influencer
eaters
-avoid eating sugary foods while watching tv
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