11. Daily intake of vitamin C should be increased during pregnancy because it

a. is an important factor in tissue growth.

b. plays an important role in protein synthesis.

c. is necessary for the energy-producing pathways.

d. is important in development of bones in the fetus.

12. Drinking 3 to 4 cups of milk a day during pregnancy is recommended because it is a good source of

a. folate.

b. iron.

c. vitamin D.

d. vitamin C.

13. Appropriate snack choices for a pregnant woman with morning sickness may include

a. a meal of hot soup and Gatorade.

b. lemonade with added sugar and peppermint sticks.

c. a glass of hot decaffeinated tea.

d. whole-wheat toast with a small amount of light butter and a small piece of fruit.

14. A condition of severe, prolonged, and persistent vomiting during pregnancy is called

a. hyperemesis gravidarum.

b. placenta previa.

c. gestational diabetes.

d. preeclampsia.

15. A food choice to help alleviate constipation during pregnancy is

a. figs.

b. chocolate.

c. white bread.

d. saltines.

16. An acceptable ending pregnancy weight for a normal-weight woman whose prepregnancy weight is 125 lb is _____ lb.

a. 130 to 135

b. 135 to 145

c. 145 to 150

d. 150 to 160

17. Total weight gain during the first trimester should be approximately _____ lbs.

a. 1 to 2

b. 2 to 4

c. 6 to 10

d. 10 to 15

18. A pregnancy is considered high risk if the mother

a. is 16 years old.

b. is vegetarian.

c. works full time.

d. exercises 4 or 5 times per week.

19. A pregnant adolescent is at risk because she

a. does not know how to care for herself.

b. has not established good eating habits.

c. is still in a growth stage of development.

d. will not know about the pregnancy until after the fetal organs have formed.

20. A very overweight pregnant woman older than 30 years of age is at high risk for

a. anemia.

b. gestational diabetes.

c. edema.

d. phenylketonuria.