1. Nutritional needs during pregnancy are affected by

a. the mother’s age.

b. the sex of the infant.

c. the mother’s food cravings.

d. whether the mother works.

2. A pregnant woman’s energy needs must be met in order to

a. spare vitamins.

b. spare adipose stores.

c. prevent fetal deformity.

d. spare protein.

3. Daily kilocalorie needs during the second trimester exceed normal requirements by approximately _____ kcal.

a. 100

b. 200

c. 340

d. 500

4. The amount of extra protein required by pregnant women compared with nonpregnant women is approximately _____ g/day.

a. 10

b. 15

c. 25

d. 30

5. Increased protein is necessary in pregnancy for

a. preventing gestational diabetes.

b. sparing carbohydrates for energy needs.

c. growing maternal tissues.

d. preventing pregnancy-induced hypertension.

6. A good source of calcium during pregnancy is

a. orange juice drink.

b. lean ground beef.

c. milk.

d. baked beans.

7. A good source of iron during pregnancy would be

a. watermelon

b. orange juice

c. macaroni and cheese

d. lean ground beef

8. Iron needs increase during pregnancy because of

a. maternal constipation.

b. increased maternal blood volume.

c. increased maternal metabolic rate.

d. poor iron absorption during pregnancy.

9. Adequate folate in the periconceptional period helps prevent

a. cretinism.

b. mental retardation.

c. neural tube defects.

d. gestational diabetes.

10. The B-complex vitamins are required in greater amounts during pregnancy because

a. fetal demands for the vitamins are high.

b. more hemoglobin is synthesized.

c. the vitamins are excreted in greater quantities.

d. metabolic activities increase.