Question 1. 1. Scarlett has just learned that she is pregnant. Her...

Question 1. 1. Scarlett has just learned that she is pregnant. Her BMI is 23. She is pregnant with one fetus. What would be the recommended amount of weight Scarlett should gain during her pregnancy? (Points : 1)
a)       20 – 30 pounds
b)       25 – 35 pounds
c)       30 – 40 pounds
d)       35 – 45 pounds


Question 2. 2. Laura has just learned that she is pregnant. Her BMI is 31. She is pregnant with one fetus. What would be the recommended amount of weight Laura should gain during her pregnancy? (Points : 1)
a)       11 – 20 pounds
b)       15 – 25 pounds
c)       20 – 30 pounds
d)       35 – 45 pounds


Question 3. 3. Chloe is in her first trimester of pregnancy with a single fetus. She has gained 5 pounds. Is that within the recommended weight gain amount? (Points : 1)
a)       Yes, it is just right.
b)       No, it is too much.


Question 4. 4. Cindy is in her 30th week of pregnancy with a single fetus. Which would be the appropriate amount of weight gain based on the recommendations? (Points : 1)
a)       16 pounds
b)       20 pounds
c)       26 pounds
d)       33 pounds


Question 5. 5. Elizabeth is suffering from morning sickness during pregnancy. What suggestion would you have to help her feel better? (Points : 1)
a)       Eat yogurt at breakfast
b)       Eat dry cereal between meals
c)       Eat a large lunch
d)       Take a prenatal vitamin


Question 6. 6. Which of the following is not a risk factor for developing gestational diabetes? (Points : 1)
a)       Obesity prior to pregnancy
b)       Family history of Type 2 diabetes
c)       History of a person’s mother having gestational diabetes
d)       Caucasian descent


Question 7. 7. Which of the following nutrients is very important during the early stages of pregnancy due to its role in the formation of the neural tube? (Points : 1)
a)       B12
b)       Zinc
c)       Folate
d)       Iron


Question 8. 8. Sheila is in her second trimester of pregnancy with one fetus. Her estimated energy requirement when she is not pregnant is 1800 calories per day. Today, she ate 2100 calories. Did she consume adequate calories to meet her current requirements? (Points : 1)
a)       Yes
b)       No


Question 9. 9. Now consider Sheila’s protein intake. Sheila’s pre-pregnancy protein requirement was 90 grams per day. Today, she ate 115 grams of protein. Did she consume adequate protein to meet her current requirements? (Points : 1)
a)       Yes
b)       No


Question 10. 10. Sheila has now delivered a healthy baby. She is breastfeeding. Based on the questions above, how many calories does Sheila need to support lactation for the first six months? (Points : 1)
a)       2130
b)       2330
c)       2530
d)       2730