WGU D440 NUTRITION STUDY GUIDE:
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION NUTRITION
(CHAPTER 10) EXAM WITH ACTUAL
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
DETAILED ANSWERS| CURRENTLY TESTING
VERSION | ALREADY GRADED A+|EXPERT
VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS 2026/2027
A pregnant vegetarian can help prevent development of iron-deficiency anemia by
consuming foods high in
a. vitamin C.
b. vitamin D.
c. folate.
d. protein.
vitamin C
Drinking 3-4 cups of milk a day during pregnancy is recommended because it is a good
source of
a. folate.
b. iron.
c. vitamin D.
d. vitamin C.
Vitamin D
Appropriate snack choices for a pregnant woman with morning sickness may include
a. a meal of hot soup and Gatorade.
b. lemonade with added sugar and peppermint sticks.
c. a glass of hot, decaffeinated tea.
d. whole-wheat toast with a small amount of light butter and a small piece of fruit.
Whole-wheat toast with a small amount of light butter and a small piece of fruit
A condition of severe, prolonged, and persistent vomiting during pregnancy is called
a. hyperemesis gravidarum.
b. placenta previa.
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, c. gestational diabetes.
d. preeclampsia.
Hyperemesis gravidarum
A food choice to help alleviate constipation during pregnancy is
a. Figs
b. Chocolate
c. White bread
d. Saltines
Figs
An acceptable ending pregnancy weight for a normal-weight woman whose pregnancy
weight is 125 lb is ____________________
a. 130 to 135 lb.
b. 135 to 145 lb.
c. 145 to 150 lb.
d. 150 to 160 lb.
150-160 lbs
Total weight gain during the first trimester should be approximately ___________ lbs
a. 1 to 2
b. 2 to 4
c. 6 to 10
d. 10 to 15
2-4 lbs
A pregnancy is considered high risk if the mother:
a. is 16 years old
b. is vegetarian
c. works full time
d. exercises 4-5 times per week
is 16 years old
A pregnant adolescent is at risk because she
a. does not know how to care for herself.
b. has not established good eating habits.
c. is still in a growth stage of development.
d. will not know about the pregnancy until after the fetal organs have formed.
is still in a growth stage of development
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PREGNANCY AND LACTATION NUTRITION
(CHAPTER 10) EXAM WITH ACTUAL
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
DETAILED ANSWERS| CURRENTLY TESTING
VERSION | ALREADY GRADED A+|EXPERT
VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS 2026/2027
A pregnant vegetarian can help prevent development of iron-deficiency anemia by
consuming foods high in
a. vitamin C.
b. vitamin D.
c. folate.
d. protein.
vitamin C
Drinking 3-4 cups of milk a day during pregnancy is recommended because it is a good
source of
a. folate.
b. iron.
c. vitamin D.
d. vitamin C.
Vitamin D
Appropriate snack choices for a pregnant woman with morning sickness may include
a. a meal of hot soup and Gatorade.
b. lemonade with added sugar and peppermint sticks.
c. a glass of hot, decaffeinated tea.
d. whole-wheat toast with a small amount of light butter and a small piece of fruit.
Whole-wheat toast with a small amount of light butter and a small piece of fruit
A condition of severe, prolonged, and persistent vomiting during pregnancy is called
a. hyperemesis gravidarum.
b. placenta previa.
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, c. gestational diabetes.
d. preeclampsia.
Hyperemesis gravidarum
A food choice to help alleviate constipation during pregnancy is
a. Figs
b. Chocolate
c. White bread
d. Saltines
Figs
An acceptable ending pregnancy weight for a normal-weight woman whose pregnancy
weight is 125 lb is ____________________
a. 130 to 135 lb.
b. 135 to 145 lb.
c. 145 to 150 lb.
d. 150 to 160 lb.
150-160 lbs
Total weight gain during the first trimester should be approximately ___________ lbs
a. 1 to 2
b. 2 to 4
c. 6 to 10
d. 10 to 15
2-4 lbs
A pregnancy is considered high risk if the mother:
a. is 16 years old
b. is vegetarian
c. works full time
d. exercises 4-5 times per week
is 16 years old
A pregnant adolescent is at risk because she
a. does not know how to care for herself.
b. has not established good eating habits.
c. is still in a growth stage of development.
d. will not know about the pregnancy until after the fetal organs have formed.
is still in a growth stage of development
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