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CH 11 Diet during Pregnancy and Lactation

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What is the average weight gain for normal women during pregnancy?     25-35 lbs    
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What is the average weight gain for underweight women?     28-40 lbs    
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How many weight is gained during the 1st trimester?     2-4 lbs    
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How much weight is gained lb/week during 2nd & 3rd trimester?     1 pound/week    
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How many additional calories are need during 2nd & 3rd trimester?     +300 calories    
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What supplement decreases the risk of brain and spinal cord defects prior to conception?     Folic acid (vitamin B9 or folacin; water soluble)    
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Protein intake increases how much by a pregnant woman over 25?     20%    
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Protein intake increases how much for pregnant adolescent?     25%    
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What can excess Vitamin A cause during pregnancy?     Do not increase Vitamin A as it can cause birth defects.    
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Vitamin D requirement during pregnancy?     10 units    
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Vitamin E requirement during pregnancy?     5 units    
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Vitamin K requirement during pregnancy?     75-90 units depending upon age.    
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TRUE or FALSE: Requirements for all the water-soluble vitamins, Vitamins B & C, Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Iodine, and selenium are increased during pregnancy.     TRUE    
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TRUE OR FALSE: Over-the-counter nutrient supplements may be harmful to the fetus.     TRUE    
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TRUE OR FALSE: Iron supplements are commonly prescribed.     TRUE    
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What are the concerns during pregnancy?     - nausea<br> - constipation<br> - heartburn<br> - excessive weight gain <br> - pregnancy-induced hypertension<br> - pica<br> - anemia<br> - alcohol, caffeine, drugs & tobacco    
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NAUSEA     "Morning sickness" occurs most commonly in 1st trimester.<br><br> Suggestions:<br> - eat dry crackers or dry toast before rising<br> - eat small, frequent meals<br> - avoid food with offensive odors<br> - avoid liquids at mealtime    
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HYPEREMESIS GRAVIDARUM     occurs when the nausea becomes so severe that it is life threatening. <br><br> may require hospitalization & parenteral nutrition.    
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CONSTIPATION     caused by relaxed gastrointestinal tract due to progesterone.<br><br> Suggestions:<br> - Eat High fiber diet - participate in daily exercise - drink 8 glasses of water per day    
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HEARTBURN     Caused by pressure on the stomach by the growing fetus & relaxation of the cardiac sphincter.<br> Suggestions: - eat small, frequent meals - avoid spicy or greasy food, liquids w/ meals - wait at least 1hr after eating to lie down & 2hrs before exerci    
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PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION     aka PRE-ECLAMPSIA or TOXEMIA; characterized by HBP, presence of protein in urine, and edema in 3rd trimester.<br><br> May progress into eclamptic stage w/ convulsion, coma, & possible death of mother & infant.    
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High risk for Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension?     during 1st trimester, multifetal pregnancies, morbidly obese mothers, or those with inadequate diets, especially protein deficient.    
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PICA     craving for nonfood. (i.e. starch, clay(soil), or ice)    
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ANEMIA     condition caused by an insufficiency of RBC, hemoglobin or blood volume.    
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Anemia causes?     weakness, fatigue, poor appetite, and pallor.    
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Most common anemia?     Iron-deficiency anemia    
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What vitamin deficiency can lead to Megaloblastic anemia?     Folate deficiency (vitamin B9)    
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FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME <BR>(FAS)     Characterized by a growth deficiency, central nervous system dysfunction, microcephaly (small head/brain), and other physical characteristics.    
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FETAL ALCOHOL EFFECT     causes fewer physicial defects but many behavioral and psychosocial problems.    
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Drugs derived from which vitamin can cause fetal malformations and spontaneous abortions?     vitamin A    
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What substance is associated with low birth weights, sudden infant death syndrome(SIDS), and fetal death     Tobacco    
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What factors affect a pregnant woman with diabetes?     diabetes type and number of insulin injections required.    
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GESTATIONAL DIABETES     occurs during pregnancy and disappears after the infant is born. Note: predisposed to type II.    
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T or F: insulin is used during pregnancy to control any type of diabetes.     TRUE    
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T or F: Oral hypoglycemic agents have been used during pregnancy.     FALSE    
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Risks for pregnant adolescence     Pregnancy-induced hypertension and premature delivery    
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T or F: Recommended that no supplemental feedings be given until feeding routine is established.     true    
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Human milk is formulated to meet the nutrient needs of infants for how long?     first 6 months of life    
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T or F: Some babies are allergic to their mother's milk.     FALSE    
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T or F: Human milk contains at least 100 ingredients not found in formula.     TRUE    
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Benefits of breastfeeding for the infant     - lower incidence of ear infections, diarrhea, allergies and hospital admissions <br> - receive antibodies from breast milk <br> - promotes jaw development - decreases risk of obesity later in life - facilitates bonding    
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Benefits of breastfeeding for Mother     - lose weight - stimulates uterus to contract to original size - economical - opportunity for resting - milk is always right temperature & readily available.    
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Nutrition requirement during lactation     - increase 500 calories/day - fluid intake should replace fluids used for milk production.    
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Nutrition concerns during lactation     - chemicals can pass into mother's milk - check with obstetrician before using any meds or nutrient supplement - caffeine may make an infant irritable    
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