What is the recommended pattern of weight gain during pregnancy for a woman at a healthy weight? For an underweight woman? For an overweight woman? For an obese woman?

What will be an ideal response?


Underweight: 28 to 40 lb.; normal-weight: 25 to 35 lb.; overweight: 15 to 25 lb.; obese: 15 lb. minimum.

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The number of times per week that exercise is performed is known as ________

A) time B) frequency C) regularity D) intensity

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Anita's favorite foods and beverages include grilled beef steak, roasted chicken, baked fish, candied sweet potatoes, 2% milk, bran muffins, sugary soft drinks, apples, sausage, bananas, and peanut butter. After taking a nutrition course, Anita wants to reduce her intake of solid fats. To meet this goal, she should ________. (Select all that apply.)A) drink low-fat milk instead of 2% milkB) replace sausage with baconC) eat baked sweet potatoes instead of candied sweet potatoesD) eat beef only once a weekE) replace peanut butter with cream cheese

What will be an ideal response?

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A critical period of spinal cord development following conception is:

a. 1-2 weeks after conception. b. 3-4 weeks after conception. c. 5-6 weeks after conception. d. 7-8 weeks after conception. e. 9-10 weeks after conception.

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Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. Vegetarians are less likely to have heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, stroke, and obesity than meat eaters. 2. Protein, iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids are likely to be underconsumed by vegetarians. 3. Protein, iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids are likely to be underconsumed by athletes.

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