23. True or False: Consuming alcohol before pregnancy can damage a mother\'s ovu
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23. True or False: Consuming alcohol before pregnancy can damage a mother's ovum (egg) and a father's sperm, causing fetal abnormalities, while alcohol during pregnancy can limit fetal brain cell growth, create abnormalities in cells present, and interfere with nutrients needed by the fetus. (p. 532) a. True b. False 24. All of the following are health advantages of breast feeding for the BABY except: (p. 540) a provides just the right mix and amount of nutrients needed by the baby b. protects against a variety of infections c. may protect against some chronic diseases, such as diabetes, later in life d. may protect against breast and ovarian cancer e. protects against food allergies 25. All of the following are health advantages of breast feeding for the MOTHER who chooses to breast feed her newborn baby except: (p. 540) a. conserves iron stores b. contracts the uterus c. reduces the risk of SIDS d. may delay the return of regular ovulation 26. Which of the following explain why cow's milk should not be introduced until after an infant's first birthday? (p. 544) a. Cow's milk may cause intestinal bleeding and the loss of iron. b. Calcium in cow's milk may prevent iron absorption from other foods. c. Vitamin C in cow's milk may result in excessive iron absorbed from other foods. d. a and b only e. b and c only 27. At about what age should the first soft or semi-liquid solid food be introduced into a baby's diet? (pp. 544-545) [This answer is a range of months.] a. 0 to 4 months b. 4 to 6 months C. 6 to 8 months d. 8 to 10 months e. 10 to 12 months 28. What type of iron-rich baby food (mixed with breast milk, formula or water) should be introduced to a baby first? (p. 545) a. scrambled eggs b. textured vegetables d. pureed legumes e. finely cut fish c. c. iron-fortified cereal 29. Which of the following food items are considered to be choking risks for infants or young children? (p. 546) d. peanut butter a. hot dog slices b. whole grapes and cheries e. all of the above popcom and chips 30. Complete this sentence: Nursing Bottle Tooth Decay can be caused by(p. 548) a. leting the baby feed themselves with their own spoon during meals b. putting the baby to bed for the night with a botle of milk or juice c teaching a baby to drink from a cup all of the above d. e. a and c only 31. Which of the following vitamins and /or minerals are of speciall concem to older adults. (pp. 584-586) a. vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin B12 b. calcium, potassium, and sodium c. iron and zinc d. all of the above e. b and c only 32. Common medications such as aspirin may affect the absorption, excretion, and I or metabolism of nutrients nutrient-drug interactions). Large doses or long-term use of aspirin affects absorption resulting in lower blood concentration of(pp. 595 Table C14-1) a. folate d. sodium e. fatty acids b. glucose c. vitamin D Submit your answers by using the Special Topics Activity Quiz located on the Quizzes screen in elean.Explanation / Answer
23.a.TRUE
Alcohol consumption may bring infertility.It can bring hormonal imbalances in individuals, mainly have more negative impact on progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone. Low libido . Mother while pregnant consumes may lead to birth abnormalities ,miscarriage, stillbirth, a range of lifelong physical, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities.
24.ans:D
a.Breastmilk is the natural first food for babies, it provides all the energy and nutrients that the infant needs for the first months of life, and it continues to provide up to half or more of a child’s nutritional needs during the second half of the first year, and up to one-third during the second year of life.
b.Exclusive breastfeeding reduces infant mortality due to common childhood illnesses such as diarrhoea or pneumonia, and helps for a quicker recovery during illness.
c.Breast feeding protects the infant against infectious and chronic diseases
d.Breastfeeding contributes to the health and well-being of mothers, it helps to space children, reduces the risk of ovarian cancer and breast cancer.
e.Breast milk of mothers who eat foods that commonly cause allergy, such as milk, eggs and peanuts can help protect newborns from developing food allergies, a study has found.
(ref- http://www.who.int/maternal_child_adolescent/topics/child/nutrition/breastfeeding/en/)
25.ans:C
a.Lactational amenorrhea reduces the amount of menstrual blood loss, which helps to prevent anemia by conserving the mother's iron stores.
b.The hormone oxytocin, released during breastfeeding, acts to return the uterus to its regular size more quickly and can reduce postpartum bleeding.
c.Breastfeeding lowers your baby's risk of sudden infant death syndrome by about half.
d.During pregnancy, the level of circulating prolactin is greatly elevated. Hyperprolactinemia caused by breastfeeding postpartum results in an anovulatory or oligo-ovulatory state, and this results in relative infertility.
26.ans:D
a.Gastrointestinal and allergic problems may be caused by early introduction of cow's milk. Cow's milk consumption can be associated with occult blood losses in feces, particularly among children less than one year old.The iron contained in human milk is highly bioavailable,but cow's milk is not.
b.Cow's milk has approximately four times more calcium than human milk, which can contribute to low iron absorption.The iron in breast milk has high bioavailability since approximately 50% is absorbed, while unfortified cow's milk or formula based on cow's milk offer only 10 to 20% absorption.
c. Vitamin C is not at all present in cow's milk.
d.Both A and B only because cow's milk can cause intestinal bleeding and low iron absorption
27.ans:C
a.0- 4 months Exclusive breast feeding is recommended
b.4-6 months Exclusive breast feeding till first 6 months of life .Food given too early can cause food allergies.
c.6-8 months:WHO recommends that infants start receiving complementary foods at 6 months of age in addition to breast milk, initially 2-3 times a day between 6-8 months
d.8-10 months& e. 10-12 months :According to WHO The complementary feeding should be increasing by 3-4 times daily between 9-11 months and 12-24 months with additional nutritious snacks offered 1-2 times per day, as desired.
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