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NR 228 Nutrition Exam/ Focused Study Guide, Questions with Correct Verified Answers/ Rated A+ .
- Pregnancy weight gain for normal weight -
ANSWER - 25-35 lbs *due to breast feeding and amniotic fluid
Dietary Guidelines for pregnant women – ANSWER - -Avoid foods such as raw eggs, raw meats, excessive amounts of coffee (only one cup per day)
Vitamins that should not increase during pregnancy are – ANSWER - -Vitamin C (hypercalcemia) -Vitamin E (fetal heart defect) -Vitamin K (prolong jaundice)
Preeclampsia nutrition related concerns – ANSWER - -Patient will be put on the DASH diet (hypertension diet) to help lower BP -Limit and avoid trans fats, sat. fats, sugar, salt, no fast food, no coffee -Increase foods rich in potassium, magnesium, and vitamins, fruits and vegetables, whole grain, protein
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus – 1 / 3
pg. 2 ANSWER - Recommended foods to prevent GDM include carbohydrates, iron, calcium, protein, and fat sources. (simple carbs, fruits and veggies)
Maternal PKU – ANSWER - Lack of proper dietary therapy during pregnancy. Findings in infant: microcephaly, mental retardation, growth retardation, congenital heart defects.-Pregnant women should not eat foods high in phenylalanine (should only consume 1-4 mg per day) -Avoid fish, meat, diet soda, eggs, wheat -Fruit, vegetables, and low protein foods are okay to eat
Lactation – ANSWER - 750-1000mL of breast milk daily -500 kcal for producing breast milk daily *avoid foods such as garlic, citrus (lemon/limes), broccoli, spices, and cauliflower because it may alter taste of breast milk
Infancy birth weight and breast feeding – ANSWER - -first 6 months of life infant should consume breast milk.-second 6 months of life infant should consume a combination of breast milk and baby food
Infant Dietary Guidelines – ANSWER - -Solid foods at 4-5 months -if exclusively breastfeeding, baby should be taking in an iron supplement at 4 months old to avoid iron deficiency anemia.
Infancy and Fat Consumption – ANSWER - -Fat and cholesterol consumption is important in brain growth and development and nerve tissue -If infant is overweight, do not restrict fats
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay – 2 / 3
pg. 3 ANSWER - occurs when baby goes to bed with a bottle -bottle before bed should only contain water
Nutrition-Related Concerns: Infancy –
ANSWER - -Premature/low-weight = failure to thrive -if child has PKU, phenyl-free formula should be used -If baby has galactosemia (lactose intolerant) baby should consume soy formula
Toddlers: 1-3 years old diet –
ANSWER - -limit 100% juice: 4-6oz per day
-consume snack foods such as graham crackers, apple slices, and cheese cubes -Limit milk intake to 24oz per day due to lack of iron -child should try food product 7-10 times before deciding not to like something
Preschoolers: 4-6 years old diet –
ANSWER - -environmental influencer eaters -avoid eating sugary foods while watching tv -healthy plate contains: veggies, fruits, whole grain, healthy protein, water, healthy oils
School age children: 7-12 years old diet –
ANSWER - -Concerns are: 10% skipping breakfast and type of diet they are consuming -Risk for diabetes and obesity
Adolescence: 13-19 years old diet –
ANSWER - - iron, fiber, calcium, protein, and vitamins are important nutrients to consume -Calcium intake = 1300 mg daily (3 to 4 servings of dairy products) -Adolescents reach maximum bone density levels during this time
-Foods high in CA: milk, sardines, cheese, yogurt
Adulthood diet –
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