NR 228: Nutrition, Health & Wellness - Week 6 Quiz 2026
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1. Which nutrient is most critical to prevent neural tube defects during the first
few weeks of pregnancy?
A. Folic acid
B. Vitamin C
C. Calcium
D. Iron
Answer: A
Rationale: Folic acid is essential for DNA synthesis and the closure of the neural tube;
inadequate intake early in pregnancy can lead to spina bifida or anencephaly.
2. What is the recommended weight gain for a pregnant woman with a normal
pre-pregnancy BMI (18.5-24.9)?
A. 11 to 20 pounds
B. 15 to 25 pounds
C. 35 to 45 pounds
D. 25 to 35 pounds
Answer: D
Rationale: For a woman with a normal BMI, a weight gain of 25 to 35 lbs is recommended
to support fetal growth and maternal health.
,3. During the second trimester of pregnancy, how many additional calories are
recommended per day?
A. 340 calories
B. No additional calories
C. 450 calories
D. 500 calories
Answer: A
Rationale: The DRIs suggest an additional 340 kcal/day during the second trimester and
450 kcal/day during the third trimester.
4. Which hormone is responsible for the ‘let-down’ reflex during breastfeeding?
A. Prolactin
B. Oxytocin
C. Estrogen
D. Progesterone
Answer: B
Rationale: Oxytocin triggers the contraction of cells around the milk ducts, causing the let-
down reflex, while prolactin stimulates milk production.
5. At what age is it generally recommended to introduce solid foods to an
infant?
A. 2 to 3 months
B. 4 to 6 months
C. 8 to 10 months
D. 12 months
Answer: B
Rationale: Most infants are developmentally ready for solids between 4 and 6 months
when they have better trunk control and the extrusion reflex disappears.
, 6. Which of the following foods is considered the best first solid food for an
infant due to its low allergy risk and high iron content?
A. Mashed bananas
B. Iron-fortified rice cereal
C. Pureed carrots
D. Whole cow’s milk
Answer: B
Rationale: Iron-fortified single-grain cereals (like rice) are typically recommended first
because they are easy to digest and replenish iron stores.
7. Which condition is characterized by an intake of non-food items like clay, ice,
or laundry starch during pregnancy?
A. Hyperemesis gravidarum
B. Listeriosis
C. Gestational diabetes
D. Pica
Answer: D
Rationale: Pica is the craving and consumption of non-nutritive substances, often
associated with iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy.
8. How much additional protein is recommended daily for pregnant women
compared to non-pregnant women?
A. 10 grams
B. 15 grams
C. 25 grams
D. 50 grams
Answer: C
Rationale: Pregnant women need an additional 25 grams of protein per day to support
tissue growth and fetal development.
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1. Which nutrient is most critical to prevent neural tube defects during the first
few weeks of pregnancy?
A. Folic acid
B. Vitamin C
C. Calcium
D. Iron
Answer: A
Rationale: Folic acid is essential for DNA synthesis and the closure of the neural tube;
inadequate intake early in pregnancy can lead to spina bifida or anencephaly.
2. What is the recommended weight gain for a pregnant woman with a normal
pre-pregnancy BMI (18.5-24.9)?
A. 11 to 20 pounds
B. 15 to 25 pounds
C. 35 to 45 pounds
D. 25 to 35 pounds
Answer: D
Rationale: For a woman with a normal BMI, a weight gain of 25 to 35 lbs is recommended
to support fetal growth and maternal health.
,3. During the second trimester of pregnancy, how many additional calories are
recommended per day?
A. 340 calories
B. No additional calories
C. 450 calories
D. 500 calories
Answer: A
Rationale: The DRIs suggest an additional 340 kcal/day during the second trimester and
450 kcal/day during the third trimester.
4. Which hormone is responsible for the ‘let-down’ reflex during breastfeeding?
A. Prolactin
B. Oxytocin
C. Estrogen
D. Progesterone
Answer: B
Rationale: Oxytocin triggers the contraction of cells around the milk ducts, causing the let-
down reflex, while prolactin stimulates milk production.
5. At what age is it generally recommended to introduce solid foods to an
infant?
A. 2 to 3 months
B. 4 to 6 months
C. 8 to 10 months
D. 12 months
Answer: B
Rationale: Most infants are developmentally ready for solids between 4 and 6 months
when they have better trunk control and the extrusion reflex disappears.
, 6. Which of the following foods is considered the best first solid food for an
infant due to its low allergy risk and high iron content?
A. Mashed bananas
B. Iron-fortified rice cereal
C. Pureed carrots
D. Whole cow’s milk
Answer: B
Rationale: Iron-fortified single-grain cereals (like rice) are typically recommended first
because they are easy to digest and replenish iron stores.
7. Which condition is characterized by an intake of non-food items like clay, ice,
or laundry starch during pregnancy?
A. Hyperemesis gravidarum
B. Listeriosis
C. Gestational diabetes
D. Pica
Answer: D
Rationale: Pica is the craving and consumption of non-nutritive substances, often
associated with iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy.
8. How much additional protein is recommended daily for pregnant women
compared to non-pregnant women?
A. 10 grams
B. 15 grams
C. 25 grams
D. 50 grams
Answer: C
Rationale: Pregnant women need an additional 25 grams of protein per day to support
tissue growth and fetal development.
