WGU D440 CHAPTER 10: NUTRITION DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION | COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027
Which vitamin must be increased to support nutrition needs during pregnancy? - correct
answer ✔✔Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B complex
Why is human milk the ideal first food for human infants? - correct answer ✔✔Its nutrient
content regularly changes to meet the infant's needs. Pg. 170
Which statement regarding treatment for a pregnant client with severe nausea and vomiting is
untrue? - correct answer ✔✔"Make sure to drink liquids with your meals to help with
digestion." Pg. 161
For which nutrient is the dietary reference intakes (DRIs) increased during pregnancy?iaNZ -
correct answer ✔✔Zinc & niacin pg. 157"
Jaa WII Iiw
At what time do levels of oxytocin increase? - correct answer ✔✔1. After delivery of the baby
2. When the infant suckles
pg. 168
What is the daily recommended fluid intake for breastfeeding mothers? - correct answer ✔✔3-4
liters pg. 170
Which food is a good source of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)? - correct answer ✔✔Egg yolks,
algae, fish and other seafood. pg. 156
What is the estimated increased calorie recommendations for the lactating mother in the first 6
months of lactation? - correct answer ✔✔330 kcal/day pg. 170
STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027
Which vitamin must be increased to support nutrition needs during pregnancy? - correct
answer ✔✔Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B complex
Why is human milk the ideal first food for human infants? - correct answer ✔✔Its nutrient
content regularly changes to meet the infant's needs. Pg. 170
Which statement regarding treatment for a pregnant client with severe nausea and vomiting is
untrue? - correct answer ✔✔"Make sure to drink liquids with your meals to help with
digestion." Pg. 161
For which nutrient is the dietary reference intakes (DRIs) increased during pregnancy?iaNZ -
correct answer ✔✔Zinc & niacin pg. 157"
Jaa WII Iiw
At what time do levels of oxytocin increase? - correct answer ✔✔1. After delivery of the baby
2. When the infant suckles
pg. 168
What is the daily recommended fluid intake for breastfeeding mothers? - correct answer ✔✔3-4
liters pg. 170
Which food is a good source of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)? - correct answer ✔✔Egg yolks,
algae, fish and other seafood. pg. 156
What is the estimated increased calorie recommendations for the lactating mother in the first 6
months of lactation? - correct answer ✔✔330 kcal/day pg. 170
