NFS-1020 Exam 4 Study Guide
Alcohol Fertility/Pregnancy Effects: Correct Answers ***No
level of alcoholic beverage intake is safe or advisable during
pregnancy***
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Low-birth-weight
- Slow cell division
- Stops delivery of oxygen
- Impairs brain development
- Interferes with placental nutrient transportation
- Damage egg or sperm (prior to fertilization)-- Damaged sperm
can lead to miscarriage.
Allergy vs. Intolerance vs. Aversion Correct Answers
ALLERGY
- Always involve antibodies (immune response)
- Can come on suddenly with a small amount of food
- Anaphylaxis Symptoms:
• Hives, itching, flushing, swelling of lips/tongue/roof of the
mouth
• Tightness of throat/chest, difficulty breathing
• N/V/D
INTOLERANCE
- Adverse effects without an immune response
- Comes on gradually when a large
amount of food is consumed
- Not life-threatening
, - Symptoms: Can have N/V/D, Gas, cramps, bloating, heartburn,
headaches, irritability
AVERSION
- Intense dislike of a food
Anorexia Symptoms: Correct Answers - Lack of concentration
and loss of memory (1st sign)
- Abnormal eating habits and eating very little food
- Hiding and storing food
- Excess exercise
- Prepares large meals for others
- Withdraws from friends and family
- Critical of self and others
- Sleep disturbance & depression
- Amenorrhea
- Cold intolerance
- Thin, wispy hair
- Very thin, loss of muscle tone
Benefits of Breastfeeding Correct Answers 1. High quality
nutrition
2. More easily/completely digested than formula
3. Assisting the mother in weight loss
4. Suppressing ovulation
5. Opportunity for bonding
6. Convenient, cost efficient
7. Protection from allergies and infections
8. Decreases risk of obesity for child
Alcohol Fertility/Pregnancy Effects: Correct Answers ***No
level of alcoholic beverage intake is safe or advisable during
pregnancy***
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Low-birth-weight
- Slow cell division
- Stops delivery of oxygen
- Impairs brain development
- Interferes with placental nutrient transportation
- Damage egg or sperm (prior to fertilization)-- Damaged sperm
can lead to miscarriage.
Allergy vs. Intolerance vs. Aversion Correct Answers
ALLERGY
- Always involve antibodies (immune response)
- Can come on suddenly with a small amount of food
- Anaphylaxis Symptoms:
• Hives, itching, flushing, swelling of lips/tongue/roof of the
mouth
• Tightness of throat/chest, difficulty breathing
• N/V/D
INTOLERANCE
- Adverse effects without an immune response
- Comes on gradually when a large
amount of food is consumed
- Not life-threatening
, - Symptoms: Can have N/V/D, Gas, cramps, bloating, heartburn,
headaches, irritability
AVERSION
- Intense dislike of a food
Anorexia Symptoms: Correct Answers - Lack of concentration
and loss of memory (1st sign)
- Abnormal eating habits and eating very little food
- Hiding and storing food
- Excess exercise
- Prepares large meals for others
- Withdraws from friends and family
- Critical of self and others
- Sleep disturbance & depression
- Amenorrhea
- Cold intolerance
- Thin, wispy hair
- Very thin, loss of muscle tone
Benefits of Breastfeeding Correct Answers 1. High quality
nutrition
2. More easily/completely digested than formula
3. Assisting the mother in weight loss
4. Suppressing ovulation
5. Opportunity for bonding
6. Convenient, cost efficient
7. Protection from allergies and infections
8. Decreases risk of obesity for child
