Pregnancy and Lactation

Question 1

The sum of the processes involved with the intake of nutrients as well as assimilating and using them to maintain body tissue and provide energy; a foundation for life and health.

Answer 1

Nutrition

Question 2

Stages of life from womb to tomb. It refers to as the full process of human development from conception to death.

Answer 2

Lifespan

Question 3

Recommended Weight Gain
All throughout Pregnancy:

Answer 3

11.2 to 15.9 kg (25 to 35 lb)

Question 4

Weight gain First Trimester:

Answer 4

1 to 2 Kg (2 to 4 lb

Question 5

Weight gain is rapid in the

Answer 5

2nd trimester

Question 6

A total of __________ caloric intake is recommended to meet the needs of pregnancy

Answer 6

2500

Question 7

Protein needs daily for pregnant women is __g daily

Answer 7

60

Question 8

___g of food protein is required to produce 1 g of milk protein

Answer 8

2

Question 9

protein sources that contain all nine amino acids

Answer 9

Complete protein

Question 10

protein found in non-animal sources does not contain all amino acids

Answer 10

Incomplete protein

Question 11

when cooked together provide all amino acids.

Answer 11

Complementary proteins

Question 12

The only essential fatty acid necessary for new cell growth and cannot be manufactured in the body is

Answer 12

linoleic acid.

Question 13

good source of linoleic acid.

Answer 13

vegetable oil

Question 14

The recommended amount of calcium during pregnancy is

Answer 14

1200mg to 1500mg

Question 15

Tooth formation begins as early as ___ weeks in the utero and bones begin to calcify at __ weeks.

Answer 15

8 ; 12

Question 16

To supply adequate calcium and phosphorus for bone formation, pregnant women needs to take foods high in

Answer 16

calcium and vitamin D.

Question 17

Essential for the formation of thyroxine for the proper functioning of thyroid gland.

Answer 17

Iodine

Question 18

best source of iodine

Answer 18

seafoods

Question 19

recommended iodine intake

Answer 19

175μg daily

Question 20

Needed to build high level of hemoglobin

Answer 20

Iron

Question 21

Term fetus has Hgb level of ___________ g per 100 ml of blood, a level necessary to oxygenate the blood during intrauterine life

Answer 21

17 to 21

Question 22

Iron
The recommended intake is __mg daily

Answer 22

30

Question 23

Aids in the formation of teeth.

Answer 23

Fluoride

Question 24

Fluoride
The daily recommended intake is __mg.

Answer 24

3

Question 25

Sources of flouride

Answer 25

spinach, potatoes, grapes, etc

Question 26

Major electrolyte that maintains fluid in the body.

Answer 26

Sodium

Question 27

Necessary for the synthesis of Deoxyribonucleic acid and Ribonucleic acid.

Answer 27

Zinc

Question 28

Zinc recommended intake

Answer 28

15 mg

Question 29

good source of zinc

Answer 29

meat, liver, eggs and seafood

Question 30

water intake

Answer 30

8 to 12 cups/day

Question 31

combined iron and folic acid deficiency

Answer 31

Macrocytic anemia

Question 32

Common Health Problems

Answer 32

Nausea and Vomiting Cravings Constipation Heartburn

Question 33

Nausea disappears at __________ month of pregnancy

Answer 33

fourth

Question 34

abnormal craving for nonfood substances.

Answer 34

PICA

Question 35

is the production of breast milk in woman’s body after childbirth.

Answer 35

Lactation

Question 36

is an unequalled way of providing ideal food for the healthy growth and development of infants.

Answer 36

Breastfeeding

Question 37

The increased calorie recommendation are ___ kcal/day during the first 6 months and ___ kcal/day during the second 6 months of lactation.

Answer 37

330; 400

Question 38

The increased calorie recommendation for protein is 25 g/day more than women’s average need of 46 g/day for a total of ___ g/day.

Answer 38

71

Question 39

Because milk is fluid, mothers need ample fluids for adequate milk production. It should be approximately __L/day.

Answer 39

3

Question 40

Food that can increase milk production includes:

Answer 40

Malunggay Papaya Spinach Carrots Asparagus Nuts Sweet potato Salmon Coconut Water Juices