BIOD 121 (portage) Module 6.1: Proper Nutrition Throughout Development
An adequate intake of vitamins and minerals several ______________ prior to conception, as well as
throughout the pregnancy, is strongly recommended for those trying to conceive. - Answermonths
A healthy body weight, properly controlling existing health conditions. and the avoidance of
___________________ (compounds that can increase the risk of a birth defect will improve the odds of
a healthy pregnancy for both mom and baby. - Answerteratogens
The United States, despite the availability of health care, either through private companies or programs
available for low income and needy moms, the rate of infant mortality is among the ________________
in the world. - Answerhighest
________ moms are especially at high risk as they are more likely to not seek proper care during their
pregnancy. - AnswerTeen
Pregnancy can be defined by several key developmental stages: - Answer-fertilization
- blastogenic stage
- embryonic stage
- end of first trimester
- fetal stage
developmental stage: fertilization - Answer(day 0) an egg and sperm unite and produce a zygote
developmental stage: blastogenic stage - Answer(day 1-14) a period of rapid cell division
* day 14 an embryo is formed
developmental stage: embryonic stage - Answer(week 2-8) the organ system develops
- week 5 the heart begins to beat
-week 8 the embryo is now known as fetus
developmental stage: end of first trimester - Answermost organs are formed, and the fetus can move
, BIOD 121 (portage) Module 6.1: Proper Nutrition Throughout Development
developmental stage: fetal stage - Answer(week 9-40) period of continual growth and development
Beginning at conception, an egg and sperm unite to produce a ______________. - Answerzygote
The length of a pregnancy is approximately ____ weeks. - Answer40
Pregnancy is divided into 3 trimesters: - Answer- first trimester
- second trimester
- third trimester
first trimester: - Answer- many women do not realize they are pregnant (until 2nd month)
- moms need to eliminate harmful substances from their diets and lifestyles prior to conception to give
the development and growth a fetus the best environment.
- quality of mother's diet is more important than quantity
second trimester: - Answer- development of hands, feet, arms, and legs occurs
- fetus begins to resemble a baby
- expecting mother is experiencing physiological changes to her body in order to support the pregnancy
and prepare for birth
third trimester: - Answer- critical period of growth as the fetus will double in length
- fetus increases in weight to approximately 7-9 pounds
Benchmark period for an infant to be born is after ____ weeks of gestation. A baby weighing greater
than _____ pounds has a more positive outcome, less chance of medical issues, and an overall better
quality of life. - Answer37; 5.5
An infant born prior to 37 weeks is referred to as ____________. They are likely to have increased
medical conditions and delayed growth in their early months of life. - Answerpreterm
An adequate intake of vitamins and minerals several ______________ prior to conception, as well as
throughout the pregnancy, is strongly recommended for those trying to conceive. - Answermonths
A healthy body weight, properly controlling existing health conditions. and the avoidance of
___________________ (compounds that can increase the risk of a birth defect will improve the odds of
a healthy pregnancy for both mom and baby. - Answerteratogens
The United States, despite the availability of health care, either through private companies or programs
available for low income and needy moms, the rate of infant mortality is among the ________________
in the world. - Answerhighest
________ moms are especially at high risk as they are more likely to not seek proper care during their
pregnancy. - AnswerTeen
Pregnancy can be defined by several key developmental stages: - Answer-fertilization
- blastogenic stage
- embryonic stage
- end of first trimester
- fetal stage
developmental stage: fertilization - Answer(day 0) an egg and sperm unite and produce a zygote
developmental stage: blastogenic stage - Answer(day 1-14) a period of rapid cell division
* day 14 an embryo is formed
developmental stage: embryonic stage - Answer(week 2-8) the organ system develops
- week 5 the heart begins to beat
-week 8 the embryo is now known as fetus
developmental stage: end of first trimester - Answermost organs are formed, and the fetus can move
, BIOD 121 (portage) Module 6.1: Proper Nutrition Throughout Development
developmental stage: fetal stage - Answer(week 9-40) period of continual growth and development
Beginning at conception, an egg and sperm unite to produce a ______________. - Answerzygote
The length of a pregnancy is approximately ____ weeks. - Answer40
Pregnancy is divided into 3 trimesters: - Answer- first trimester
- second trimester
- third trimester
first trimester: - Answer- many women do not realize they are pregnant (until 2nd month)
- moms need to eliminate harmful substances from their diets and lifestyles prior to conception to give
the development and growth a fetus the best environment.
- quality of mother's diet is more important than quantity
second trimester: - Answer- development of hands, feet, arms, and legs occurs
- fetus begins to resemble a baby
- expecting mother is experiencing physiological changes to her body in order to support the pregnancy
and prepare for birth
third trimester: - Answer- critical period of growth as the fetus will double in length
- fetus increases in weight to approximately 7-9 pounds
Benchmark period for an infant to be born is after ____ weeks of gestation. A baby weighing greater
than _____ pounds has a more positive outcome, less chance of medical issues, and an overall better
quality of life. - Answer37; 5.5
An infant born prior to 37 weeks is referred to as ____________. They are likely to have increased
medical conditions and delayed growth in their early months of life. - Answerpreterm
