Susan is a 19-year-old "meat and potato" type eater who rarely consumes vegetables, fruits, or
dairy products. She likes monosyllabic vegetables (beans, corn, and peas), bananas and
oranges, and chocolate milk. Susan consumes sweetened iced tea throughout the day, and
twice a week she eats rice with meat rather than potatoes. She finds this type of diet satisfying
and rarely consumed foods other than those mentioned.
Her first 17 weeks of pregnancy were uneventful. At week 18, she was found to have proteinuria.
By week 22, her blood pressure had increased to 150/100 mmHg and she was diagnosed with
________. Laboratory studies indicated that her blood glucose level was on the high side of
normal and that she was insulin resistant. She was lost to follow-up after her week 22 visit.
A bit overweight prior to pregnancy, Susan did not gain weight and restricted her salt intake
after mid-pregnancy. She believed these actio - Answers Preeclampsia
Which of the following could be a cause of Susan's medical diagnosis? - Answers There may not
be a definite cause (unknnown), The cause could be related to an inadequate placental blood
supply, possibly due to maternal hypertension, Subclinical inflammation, Susan's age (19 years
old)
Was Susan's baby born prematurely? - Answers Yes
Which of the following birth weight categories characterizes Susan's baby? - Answers Low birth
weight (LBW)
Which of the following are ways in which Susan's dietary intake likely contributes to oxidative
stress? - Answers Provides low amounts of vitamins E and C, folate, carotenoids, and
antioxidant-rich vegetables and fruit, Regular consumption of sweetened tea, High-glycemic
index carbohydrates
Which of the following foods are appropriate for a pregnant woman to consume? - Answers 12
ounces per week of salmon, 12 ounces per week of canned light tuna, 12 ounces per week of
catfish
In order to avoid listerosis harming their unborn baby, pregnant women should avoid which of
the following foods? - Answers Soft cheeses such as feta, brie, Camembert, Roquefort, blue-
veined, queso blanco, queso fresco, or Panela (unless the label clearly says it is made with
pasteurized cheese),
Refrigerated pates or meat spreads, Refrigerated smoked seafood (unless cooked),
Unpasteurized milk, eggs, or juice, or foods made from these foods
Which of the following statements regarding the history of weight gain recommendations during
pregnancy is CORRECT? - Answers In the past, weight gain during pregnancy was limited or