DHF 1 Review From Textbook Questions with Correct
Answers.
T/F
All efforts should be made to satisfy a pregnant woman's food cravings b/c cravings reflect
an *innate need for certain nutrients* - Correct Answer F
Cravings don't reflect need for required nutrients
T/F
The fetus is nourished from the mother's nutrient stores - Correct Answer T
T/F
After pregnancy, most mothers have at least 1 carious lesion b/c Ca was pulled from her
teeth for the fetus - Correct Answer F
-if diet is low on Ca >> fetal Ca requirements would be met first
-If fetus needs to take Ca >> will take from *bones*, not teeth
T/F
A woman should eat twice as much food when she is pregnant b/c she is eating for 2 -
Correct Answer F
normal energy requirements are not doubled
T/F
Most women should gain 25-35 lbs during a pregnancy - Correct Answer T
T/F
Vit. A is the only nutrient warranting global supplementation during pregnancy - Correct
Answer F
*Fe* and *Vitamin B9* are usually the ones that need supplementation
T/F
Virtually all women can produce enough milk to support nutritional needs of the infant -
Correct Answer T
T/F
Breast milk that is too thin must be nutritionally inadequate - Correct Answer F
, it's normally thin
T/F
If breast milk supply is inadequate, omit a feeding to have more milk available later -
Correct Answer F
The more often an infant nurses, the *more* milk is produced
-milk production *most active* when infant is suckling
T/F
WIC is a governmental program that provides supplemental foods for women, infants, and
children - Correct Answer T
T/F
Commercial infant formulas are standard in their nutritional content - Correct Answer T
T/F
Fluoride should be provided to all infants from birth if the water supply is NOT fluoridated -
Correct Answer F
F supplements should *NOT* be given to babies under 6 months old, even if milk is low in F
T/F
Solid foods should be introduced at *6 weeks* old - Correct Answer F
solid foods should be introduced at *4-6 months* old
T/F
Peanuts and peanut butter should not be given to infants before age 2 to avoid peanut
allergy - Correct Answer F
wait until *4-6 months* to introduce *high allergenic* foods
Note: peanuts are a *choking hazard*, so should be watched closely when eating
T/F
More nutrients are required during adolescence than any other stage in life - Correct
Answer T
T/F
Toddlers may refuse to eat anything except one food for several days - Correct Answer T
Answers.
T/F
All efforts should be made to satisfy a pregnant woman's food cravings b/c cravings reflect
an *innate need for certain nutrients* - Correct Answer F
Cravings don't reflect need for required nutrients
T/F
The fetus is nourished from the mother's nutrient stores - Correct Answer T
T/F
After pregnancy, most mothers have at least 1 carious lesion b/c Ca was pulled from her
teeth for the fetus - Correct Answer F
-if diet is low on Ca >> fetal Ca requirements would be met first
-If fetus needs to take Ca >> will take from *bones*, not teeth
T/F
A woman should eat twice as much food when she is pregnant b/c she is eating for 2 -
Correct Answer F
normal energy requirements are not doubled
T/F
Most women should gain 25-35 lbs during a pregnancy - Correct Answer T
T/F
Vit. A is the only nutrient warranting global supplementation during pregnancy - Correct
Answer F
*Fe* and *Vitamin B9* are usually the ones that need supplementation
T/F
Virtually all women can produce enough milk to support nutritional needs of the infant -
Correct Answer T
T/F
Breast milk that is too thin must be nutritionally inadequate - Correct Answer F
, it's normally thin
T/F
If breast milk supply is inadequate, omit a feeding to have more milk available later -
Correct Answer F
The more often an infant nurses, the *more* milk is produced
-milk production *most active* when infant is suckling
T/F
WIC is a governmental program that provides supplemental foods for women, infants, and
children - Correct Answer T
T/F
Commercial infant formulas are standard in their nutritional content - Correct Answer T
T/F
Fluoride should be provided to all infants from birth if the water supply is NOT fluoridated -
Correct Answer F
F supplements should *NOT* be given to babies under 6 months old, even if milk is low in F
T/F
Solid foods should be introduced at *6 weeks* old - Correct Answer F
solid foods should be introduced at *4-6 months* old
T/F
Peanuts and peanut butter should not be given to infants before age 2 to avoid peanut
allergy - Correct Answer F
wait until *4-6 months* to introduce *high allergenic* foods
Note: peanuts are a *choking hazard*, so should be watched closely when eating
T/F
More nutrients are required during adolescence than any other stage in life - Correct
Answer T
T/F
Toddlers may refuse to eat anything except one food for several days - Correct Answer T
