Chapter 15

Question 1

The health and behaviors of men and women prior to pregnancy can NOT influence what?

Answer 1

Infant’s gender

Question 2

The spongy structure that delivers nutrients to the fetus and returns waste products to the mother is called the:

Answer 2

Placenta

Question 3

What strategy is NOT a healthy option for an overweight woman?

Answer 3

Follow a weight-loss diet during pregnancy

Question 4

A reasonable weight gain during pregnancy for a normal-weight woman is about:

Answer 4

30 pounds

Question 5

To prevent natural tube defects, grain products are now fortified with:

Answer 5

Folate

Question 6

Pregnant women should NOT take supplements of:

Answer 6

Vitamin A

Question 7

The combination of high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and edema signals:

Answer 7

Preeclampsia

Question 8

To facilitate lactation, a mother needs:

Answer 8

Adequate nutrition and rest

Question 9

A breastfeeding woman should drink plenty of water to:

Answer 9

Prevent dehydration

Question 10

A woman may need iron supplements during lactation to:

Answer 10

Replace the iron in her body’s stores