Portage Nutrition BIOD121 Exam 6
questions with correct answers
embryonic stage - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The organ system develops
Fertilization - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔An egg and sperm unite to form a
zygote
fetal stage - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A period of continual growth and
development
blastogenic stage - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A period of rapid cell division
End of first trimester - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Most organs are formed and
the fetus can move
Define the term Low Birth Weight. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Low Birth
Weight-An infant weighing less than 5.5 pounds, regardless of gestational age
Which of the following is/are false regarding calorie and nutrient needs during
pregnancy? Choose all that apply.
An additional 50 grams of protein is required daily to meet needs
, Quality is more important than quantity
Focus on nutrient dense foods
Calorie needs double - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔An additional 50 grams of
protein is required daily to meet needs
Calorie needs double
Jocelyn is a pregnant female who was diagnosed as being obese prior to her
pregnancy. At her clinic visit, she wanted to know what an appropriate amount
of weight gain during pregnancy would be. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔11-20
lbs
Jenn is a pregnant female. During her recent OB appointment, her obstetrician
expressed concern because she had ketones in her urine. - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Jenn's intake of carbohydrates as an energy source is too low
and she is using fat for energy. Ketones are a byproduct of fat being used as an
energy source.
Why is extra iron required during pregnancy? Provide 2 reasons. - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔1. Increased blood volume
2. To provide iron stores for the fetus
Jules is in her first trimester of pregnancy and is concerned because she has
found herself craving dirt and ice. (A) What is the name of this condition and
(B) why do the cravings occur? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A. Pica
B. nutrient deficiency
questions with correct answers
embryonic stage - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The organ system develops
Fertilization - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔An egg and sperm unite to form a
zygote
fetal stage - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A period of continual growth and
development
blastogenic stage - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A period of rapid cell division
End of first trimester - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Most organs are formed and
the fetus can move
Define the term Low Birth Weight. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Low Birth
Weight-An infant weighing less than 5.5 pounds, regardless of gestational age
Which of the following is/are false regarding calorie and nutrient needs during
pregnancy? Choose all that apply.
An additional 50 grams of protein is required daily to meet needs
, Quality is more important than quantity
Focus on nutrient dense foods
Calorie needs double - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔An additional 50 grams of
protein is required daily to meet needs
Calorie needs double
Jocelyn is a pregnant female who was diagnosed as being obese prior to her
pregnancy. At her clinic visit, she wanted to know what an appropriate amount
of weight gain during pregnancy would be. - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔11-20
lbs
Jenn is a pregnant female. During her recent OB appointment, her obstetrician
expressed concern because she had ketones in her urine. - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Jenn's intake of carbohydrates as an energy source is too low
and she is using fat for energy. Ketones are a byproduct of fat being used as an
energy source.
Why is extra iron required during pregnancy? Provide 2 reasons. - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔1. Increased blood volume
2. To provide iron stores for the fetus
Jules is in her first trimester of pregnancy and is concerned because she has
found herself craving dirt and ice. (A) What is the name of this condition and
(B) why do the cravings occur? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔A. Pica
B. nutrient deficiency
