Question

1. T/ F - For a breast- fed infant to be considered to have an adequate weigh gain, the infant should urinate 4 times of day and gain 1/2 pound per week.

2. which of the following statements is accurate regarding nutrient needs of pregnant woman.

a. vitamin C intake should be increased by 5mg per day

b. RDA for protein is decreased

c. fluid intake needs are the same as for nonpregnant women

d. RDA for carbohydrates is increased

3. T or F- Every fetus that is exposed to alcohol in utero will develop Fetal alcohol syndrome

Answer 1

1) False

- Newborn weighs around 7 to 7 1/2 pounds .

- On average, babies gain about 1-2 pounds in the first six months, which decreases further to gain of 1 pound in the next 6-12 months

- Breastfed infants should urinate 5-7 times a day

2) Option D

- Vitamin C intake should be increased by 10mg per day (25%), as it is required to bosst immune system, increase iron absorption and help in the overall development of the baby

-  RDA for protein is increased. Protin helps in the normal growth of the baby, as it is required for the growth fetal tissue, breast and uterine tissue during pregnancy. It also helps in making antibodies, enzymes and reparing of the damaged tissue

- Fluid intake needs are more in pregnant woman than for nonpregnant women

- Carbohydrate is required for the growth of tissues in pregnancy, hence RDA levels for carbohydrates is incraesed in pregnant woman