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SCI 220 Week 5 WileyPLUS® Week 5 Quiz
Question 1
Which of the following is a role of the placenta in embryonic development?
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Question 2
Which nutrient’s needs are increased the most during pregnancy?
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Question 3
A baby is affected by gestational diabetes in the following ways EXCEPT:
The growing fetus receives more glucose
The growing fetus receives fewer calories
The growing fetus is at risk for a difficulty delivery
The growing fetus is at risk for being large for gestational age
Question 4
Your answer is correct. |
The early embryo (before 5 weeks of age) gets nourished by
absorbing nutrients for the bloodstream of the mother (the bloodstream of the embryo mixes with the bloodstream of the mother). |
breaking down the lining of the uterus. |
transferring of nutrients from the placenta. |
none of these. |
Question 5
Based on the information presented in this visual, why is a folate deficiency most critical during the embryonic period?
A folate deficiency is most critical during this period because vitamin B12 tends to be low during this time. |
A folate deficiency is most critical during this period because iron stores in the mother have been depleted. |
A folate deficiency is most critical due to the rapid cell division occurring during this period. |
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Question 6 Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA) are added as supplements to fortify infant formulas. These fatty acids are added because of which potential benefits?
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Question 7 Which of the following can be found in breast milk but not infant formula?
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Question 8
The recommended distribution range of fat intake is _____ for 1- to 3-year-olds than for adults.
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Question 9
Candice is trying to eat healthier. Which substitution would be an example of a healthier decision?
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Question 10
Which of the following statements is correct?
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Question 11
Children’s energy and protein requirements __________ as they age.
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Question 12
Older adults should consume a diet that is _______ in protein relative to calories as compared to that of younger adults.
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Question 13
Which is the primary cause of food-borne illness?
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Question 14
Why are nitrites allowed in some foods even though they may form carcinogenic nitrosamines in the digestive tract?
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Question 15
Your answer is correct. |
Pregnant woman need to eat high quality protein like fish; however, they:
should limit fish consumption of certain fish such as cod and salmon due to the increased risk of mercury contamination |
should limit fish consumption of certain fish such as swordfish, shark, and tile fish due to the increased risk of mercury contamination |
should limit all fish consumption because of the risk of mercury contamination in certain species of fish |
do not need to limit their fish consumption | |||||||||||||||
Question 16
Because _____ can be contaminated with botulism spores, it should never be fed to infants under 1 year of age.
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Question 17
Your answer is correct. |
The groundwater has been contaminated by an industrial pollutant. Which of the following animals will have the greatest concentrations of the pollutants?
Large fish |
Microscopic animals |
Small marine animals |
Water plants |
Question 18
Your answer is correct. |
All of the following are correct about food insecurity EXCEPT
it is characterized by a widespread lack of food often due to a disaster. |
it can result in protein-energy malnutrition. |
it occurs when food is not distributed equitably. |
it can lead to individual nutrient deficiencies. | |||||||||||||||
Question 19
Which of the following is true of under-nutrition?
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Question 20
In some cultures, the amount of food available to certain individuals is based on
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Question 21
All of the following are advantages of organic farming as compared to conventional farming EXCEPT:
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Question 22
Golden rice is a genetically modified variety of rice developed to provide _______ to populations in which this deficiency is prevalent.
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