WGU NUTRITION- PREGNANCY AND
LACTATION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the daily fluid intake for breastfeeding mothers? - Answer-3-4L
What are increased calorie recommendations for the lactating mother in the first 3
months of lactation? - Answer-330 kcal/day
What resources can lactating mothers use to find healthy meal options that meet their
nutritional requirements? - Answer-MyPlate, la Leche league, WIC
Which statement reflects an accurate understanding of sources of easily absorbed
forms of folate? - Answer-Enriched grain and flour products and fortified cereals are
great sources of easily absorbed folate
What is the target weight gain for all pregnant women during the first semester? -
Answer-.5-2 kg
Which factor can lead to individual variations in energy needs during pregnancy? -
Answer-Health status, activity level, pre pregnancy weight
Which vitamin must be increased to support nutrition needs during pregnancy? -
Answer-Vitamin A, C, B
Why are vitamins A, C, and B complex needed for pregnancy? - Answer-To meet
additional collagen needs for tissue expansion and red blood cell production
Which range represents the number of times/day an infant should feed? - Answer-
Unlimited
Which is the recommended daily intake for folic acid during the preconception period to
prevent neural tube defects in infants? - Answer-400 mcg
Which food is a good source for DHA? - Answer-Egg yolks and algae, fish and seafood
If a woman's pre-pregnancy BMI was 26.5 which range of total pregnancy weight gain in
pounds would be recommended to this client? - Answer-15-25 lbs
What weight gain is recommended for a pregnant woman of normal weight? - Answer-
25-35 lbs
What is the dietary reference intake for vitamin D in lactating mothers? - Answer-15
mcg/d
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