• NR 228 Nutrition complete Questions and Answers that are verified
Pregnancy weight gain for normal weight - correct answer-25-35 lbs
*due to breast feeding and amniotic fluid
Dietary Guidelines for pregnant women - correct answer--Avoid foods such as raw
eggs, raw meats, excessive amounts of coffee (only one cup per day)
Vitamins that should not increase during pregnancy are - correct answer--Vitamin C
(hypercalcemia)
-Vitamin E (fetal heart defect)
-Vitamin K (prolong jaundice)
Preeclampsia nutrition related concerns - correct answer--Patient will be put on the
DASH diet (hypertension diet) to help lower BP
-Limit and avoid trans fats, sat. fats, sugar, salt, no fast food, no coffee
-Increase foods rich in potassium, magnesium, and vitamins, fruits and vegetables,
whole grain, protein
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus - correct answer-Recommended foods to prevent GDM
include carbohydrates, iron, calcium, protein, and fat sources. (simple carbs, fruits
and veggies)
Maternal PKU - correct answer-Lack of proper dietary therapy during pregnancy.
Findings in infant: microcephaly, mental retardation, growth retardation, congenital
heart defects.
-Pregnant women should not eat foods high in phenylalanine (should only consume
1-4 mg per day)
-Avoid fish, meat, diet soda, eggs, wheat
-Fruit, vegetables, and low protein foods are okay to eat
Lactation - correct answer-750-1000mL of breast milk daily
-500 kcal for producing breast milk daily
, *avoid foods such as garlic, citrus (lemon/limes), broccoli, spices, and cauliflower
because it may alter taste of breast milk
Infancy birth weight and breast feeding - correct answer--first 6 months of life infant
should consume breast milk.
-second 6 months of life infant should consume a combination of breast milk and
baby food
Infant Dietary Guidelines - correct answer--Solid foods at 4-5 months
-if exclusively breastfeeding, baby should be taking in an iron supplement at 4
months old to avoid iron deficiency anemia.
Infancy and Fat Consumption - correct answer--Fat and cholesterol consumption is
important in brain growth and development and nerve tissue
-If infant is overweight, do not restrict fats
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay - correct answer-occurs when baby goes to bed with a
bottle
-bottle before bed should only contain water
Nutrition-Related Concerns: Infancy - correct answer--Premature/low-weight = failure
to thrive
-if child has PKU, phenyl-free formula should be used
-If baby has galactosemia (lactose intolerant) baby should consume soy formula
Toddlers: 1-3 years old diet - correct answer--limit 100% juice: 4-6oz per day
-consume snack foods such as graham crackers, apple slices, and cheese cubes
-Limit milk intake to 24oz per day due to lack of iron
-child should try food product 7-10 times before deciding not to like something
Preschoolers: 4-6 years old diet - correct answer--environmental influencer eaters
-avoid eating sugary foods while watching tv
Pregnancy weight gain for normal weight - correct answer-25-35 lbs
*due to breast feeding and amniotic fluid
Dietary Guidelines for pregnant women - correct answer--Avoid foods such as raw
eggs, raw meats, excessive amounts of coffee (only one cup per day)
Vitamins that should not increase during pregnancy are - correct answer--Vitamin C
(hypercalcemia)
-Vitamin E (fetal heart defect)
-Vitamin K (prolong jaundice)
Preeclampsia nutrition related concerns - correct answer--Patient will be put on the
DASH diet (hypertension diet) to help lower BP
-Limit and avoid trans fats, sat. fats, sugar, salt, no fast food, no coffee
-Increase foods rich in potassium, magnesium, and vitamins, fruits and vegetables,
whole grain, protein
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus - correct answer-Recommended foods to prevent GDM
include carbohydrates, iron, calcium, protein, and fat sources. (simple carbs, fruits
and veggies)
Maternal PKU - correct answer-Lack of proper dietary therapy during pregnancy.
Findings in infant: microcephaly, mental retardation, growth retardation, congenital
heart defects.
-Pregnant women should not eat foods high in phenylalanine (should only consume
1-4 mg per day)
-Avoid fish, meat, diet soda, eggs, wheat
-Fruit, vegetables, and low protein foods are okay to eat
Lactation - correct answer-750-1000mL of breast milk daily
-500 kcal for producing breast milk daily
, *avoid foods such as garlic, citrus (lemon/limes), broccoli, spices, and cauliflower
because it may alter taste of breast milk
Infancy birth weight and breast feeding - correct answer--first 6 months of life infant
should consume breast milk.
-second 6 months of life infant should consume a combination of breast milk and
baby food
Infant Dietary Guidelines - correct answer--Solid foods at 4-5 months
-if exclusively breastfeeding, baby should be taking in an iron supplement at 4
months old to avoid iron deficiency anemia.
Infancy and Fat Consumption - correct answer--Fat and cholesterol consumption is
important in brain growth and development and nerve tissue
-If infant is overweight, do not restrict fats
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay - correct answer-occurs when baby goes to bed with a
bottle
-bottle before bed should only contain water
Nutrition-Related Concerns: Infancy - correct answer--Premature/low-weight = failure
to thrive
-if child has PKU, phenyl-free formula should be used
-If baby has galactosemia (lactose intolerant) baby should consume soy formula
Toddlers: 1-3 years old diet - correct answer--limit 100% juice: 4-6oz per day
-consume snack foods such as graham crackers, apple slices, and cheese cubes
-Limit milk intake to 24oz per day due to lack of iron
-child should try food product 7-10 times before deciding not to like something
Preschoolers: 4-6 years old diet - correct answer--environmental influencer eaters
-avoid eating sugary foods while watching tv
