Human Nutrition Final Exam Study Guide (Valparaiso University 2022)

Human Nutrition Final Exam Study Guide (Valparaiso University 2022) During pregnancy, folate requirements increase to 150% of non-pregnant needs in order to: Support increased DNA synthesis. Macromegaly refers to large baby at birth False Breast milk is low in sodium True Oxitocin stimulated milk production False What is believed to be responsible for cellular aging? Free Radical Damage The main protein in human's breast milk is: alpha-lactalbumin the chief milk carbohydrate is Lactose Snacks represents _______ of the average teenager's daily energy intake 25% vitamin B12 needs to be provided before and during the critical period of pregnancy to prevent neural tube defect False Lost of cognitive abilities is responsible for malnutrition in older adult True During pregnancy BMR increase by ~ 20% True Newborns can drink cow milk because it is rich in proteins and will help them thrive False A child who like a certain type of food because it reminds him/her happy occasions is called a positive association True half of the older adults are overweight or obese False Karen is 75 years old and has a reduced mobility, experiences fatigue when she attends her daily activities. Lab results show that she is anemic What could be a condition that increases Karen's likelihood of iron deficiency? Decrease of acid secretion or use of antacids In infant, it is important to provide sufficient carbohydrate to spare proteins True Lack of choline in toddler diet can decrease their stamina, learning abilities and lower their resistance to diseases False Children below the _____ percentile for BMI are considered underweight 5th How much does an infant's weight change between birth and 4 to 6 months? Weight doubles Sara is a middle-aged woman of Northern European descent and is quite small in stature. She eats plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and lean meats. What else could she do to live a more health-promoting lifestyle? Consume plenty of low-fat milk and dairy products Elderly can develop pernicious anemia because they do not secrete enough acid in the stomach False Choose the minerals that are needed in higher quantities during pregnancy Iron, Iodine, and Zinc The greatest energy requirement per unit of body weight occurs during Adolescence Taking above 3 times the recommended vitamin A allowance is teratogenic during pregnancy True During lactation oxytocin helps milk ejection and milk production is stimulated by Prolactin Boy growth spur happens around what age? 13 Mark is 78 years old, his adequate intake for sodium is 1.3 g/d False During the growth spurt adolescent girls gain Fat and lean mass During infancy, it is important to provide sufficient carbohydrate to spare proteins True During the first trimester the calories need of the mother increase by: 0 Kcal To prevent bacterial growth, which of the following can be used? Pasteurization Chilling Nitrites Radiation Which of the following is not responsible for foodborne illnesses? Helicobacter pylori plants contain heme iron False 1- Gestational Diabetes 2- Gestational Hypertension 3- Cecum