What nutrients are of particular concern for women trying to conceive? Correct-Folic Acid
Heme iron
Enhancesrs of iron absorption such as vitamin c
Iodine
Essential fatty acids (omega 3)
How much weight gain is recommended during pregnancy? Correct-Underweight- 28-40
lbs
Normal- 25-35
Overweight-15-25
Obese- 11-20
which is easier for the body to absorb, synthetic or natural folate? Correct-Synthetic
Should pregnant women consume seafood? Correct-Yes, but be mindful of mercury levels.
Eat fish lower on the food chain
, Exam- Nursing 2750: Exam 2 with Verified Answers
Why is it important to have adequate folate comsumption prior to conception? Correct-It
helps prevent neural tube defects
Do women pregnant with twins need to gain twice as much weight? Correct-No, they will
need to gain slightly more weight but not double.
What effects on the infant occur when a mom gains more or less than the recommended
amount of weight? Correct-They are at risk for being overweight themselves
Can have lower APGAR scores
Increased risks of cardiovascular disease
large gestational age or low birth weight
When is it recommended that pregnant women begin to consume more calories? Correct-
In the second trimester, by 340 calories per day
and 452 calories per day in the third trimester
Listeriosis Correct-Only causes flu like symptoms in the mom
Leads to miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal infection
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