RN: Nutrition Final Exam Questions With Verified Answers

RN: Nutrition Final Exam Questions With Verified Answers 1 result of inadequate weight gain: - ANSWER-low birth weight .1.) Risk w/ an adolescent pregnancy 2) common inadequate intakes in teens [5]: - ANSWER-1)low birth weight 2)calcium, vitamin A, Vitamin D, Niacin, kilocalories .3 malformations in infants that can affect oral health - ANSWER-cleft lip/palate, shortened mandible .3 physiologic effects of menopause - ANSWER-menopause: decrease in estrogen and progesterin, decreased bone mass density, osteoporosis, decrease in lean body mass .3 reasons older adults are more susceptible to food borne illness: - ANSWER-decreased immunity decreased HCL acid in stomach lessened sense of taste and smell .3 Risks for needing additional supplementation during pregnancy: - ANSWER-teen pregnancy, carrying more than one fetus, using cigarettes, alcohol, etc .4 results of excessive weight gain: - ANSWER-high BP, miscarriage, stillbirth, children more likely to be overweight @ 3 if mother gained excess .Are additional intake of calcium and vitamin D recommended for pregnant women? - ANSWER-No, except for in teen mothers .breast milk contains: - ANSWER-antibodies -living cells -hormones -active enzymes (lipase) -low minerals -fatty acids for brain and retina development -^cholesterol .calcium and vit D recommended for women in menopause to - ANSWER-maintain bone mass and protein to prevent loss of lean muscle mass .damage occurs if deficiency, excess or infection during critical stages of dentin/enamel formation what is the role of Vitamin c for dentin and enamel? What is the role of Vitamin D, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus for dentin and enamel? - ANSWER-collagen matrix formation mineralization .decreased thirst w/ aging predisposes what condition? - ANSWER-dehydration .diminished secretion of HCL in elderly results in lower absorption of what nutrients - ANSWER-calcium, iron and vit B12