NUTR 2020 questions with correct answers
T/F: Excessive and inadequate levels of body fat are related to declines
in fertility in women only; male body fat does not factor into fertility.
Correct Answer-False
From the following list, select all actions that are proven to reduce
fertility:
-Zinc deficiency in men as it relates to sperm quality
-More than one alcoholic drink per day
-Heavy metal exposure affecting sperm quality
-Lower intake of antioxidants for both men & women
-Strong evidence that caffeine & coffee reduce fertility Correct Answer-
More than one alcoholic drink per day
Heavy metal exposure affecting sperm quality
How much folic acid is recommended daily for women during
preconception? Correct Answer-400 mcg
It is recommended that women who may become pregnant
(preconception) should (select all the apply): Correct Answer--Consume
adequate folate from fortified foods or supplements
-take no more than 10,000 IU of vitamin A
-limit or omit alcohol
,____ is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide. Correct
Answer-Iron
T/F: Physical activity, at any level of intensity, only has positive benefits
on fertility for women. Correct Answer-False
High blood glucose levels in the first 2 months of pregnancy are
teratogenic, they are associated with a __ to __ fold increase in the
incidence of congenital abnormalities in newborns. Correct Answer-two,
three
T/F: PCOS is an under-diagnosed condition and a common cause of
infertility for women; women with this condition produce high levels of
androgens (particularly testosterone) that interfere with ovulation.
Correct Answer-True
T/F: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is currently considered a
psychogenic disorder and not a physiological one. Correct Answer-
False; it is physiological now.
The critical period (when cells differentiate) occurs in the first 8 weeks
(2 months) after conception when a majority of organs and tissues begin
to form. Correct Answer-True
Adverse effects of nutritional and other insults occurring during critical
periods of growth and development only impact newborns during their
first year of life. Correct Answer-False
, The fetus accounts for the majority of the increased energy needs of
pregnancy. Correct Answer-False pg 108
Recent research results clearly support the benefits of _________
__________ __________ on the course and outcome of pregnancy.
Correct Answer-healthy dietary patterns??
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology no longer
recommends high-dose (45 mg/day plus) iron supplements because they
surpass the tolerable upper limit for iron intake. Correct Answer-True
To prevent a food borne illness such as listeria monocytogenes, pregnant
women should not eat the following: (select all the apply) Correct
Answer-soft cheese
raw fish
fish high in mercury
cold hot dogs
Healthy pregnant women should not participate in moderate intensity
exercise (such as jogging, swimming, and cycling) as it can be harmful
to the fetus. Correct Answer-False Pg. 126.
Weight loss during pregnancy is not recommended due to adverse
effects on fetal growth and development. Correct Answer-True
T/F: Excessive and inadequate levels of body fat are related to declines
in fertility in women only; male body fat does not factor into fertility.
Correct Answer-False
From the following list, select all actions that are proven to reduce
fertility:
-Zinc deficiency in men as it relates to sperm quality
-More than one alcoholic drink per day
-Heavy metal exposure affecting sperm quality
-Lower intake of antioxidants for both men & women
-Strong evidence that caffeine & coffee reduce fertility Correct Answer-
More than one alcoholic drink per day
Heavy metal exposure affecting sperm quality
How much folic acid is recommended daily for women during
preconception? Correct Answer-400 mcg
It is recommended that women who may become pregnant
(preconception) should (select all the apply): Correct Answer--Consume
adequate folate from fortified foods or supplements
-take no more than 10,000 IU of vitamin A
-limit or omit alcohol
,____ is the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide. Correct
Answer-Iron
T/F: Physical activity, at any level of intensity, only has positive benefits
on fertility for women. Correct Answer-False
High blood glucose levels in the first 2 months of pregnancy are
teratogenic, they are associated with a __ to __ fold increase in the
incidence of congenital abnormalities in newborns. Correct Answer-two,
three
T/F: PCOS is an under-diagnosed condition and a common cause of
infertility for women; women with this condition produce high levels of
androgens (particularly testosterone) that interfere with ovulation.
Correct Answer-True
T/F: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is currently considered a
psychogenic disorder and not a physiological one. Correct Answer-
False; it is physiological now.
The critical period (when cells differentiate) occurs in the first 8 weeks
(2 months) after conception when a majority of organs and tissues begin
to form. Correct Answer-True
Adverse effects of nutritional and other insults occurring during critical
periods of growth and development only impact newborns during their
first year of life. Correct Answer-False
, The fetus accounts for the majority of the increased energy needs of
pregnancy. Correct Answer-False pg 108
Recent research results clearly support the benefits of _________
__________ __________ on the course and outcome of pregnancy.
Correct Answer-healthy dietary patterns??
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology no longer
recommends high-dose (45 mg/day plus) iron supplements because they
surpass the tolerable upper limit for iron intake. Correct Answer-True
To prevent a food borne illness such as listeria monocytogenes, pregnant
women should not eat the following: (select all the apply) Correct
Answer-soft cheese
raw fish
fish high in mercury
cold hot dogs
Healthy pregnant women should not participate in moderate intensity
exercise (such as jogging, swimming, and cycling) as it can be harmful
to the fetus. Correct Answer-False Pg. 126.
Weight loss during pregnancy is not recommended due to adverse
effects on fetal growth and development. Correct Answer-True
