​Compared to women with a healthy pre-pregnancy BMI, women who are obese prior to conception are more likely to

Which micronutrient can protect the cells of the reproductive system from damage by free radicals?

What vitamin supplement may decrease the symptoms of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy?

The first organ system that begins to develop during gestation is the

Why is maternal intake of DHA and EPA important during pregnancy?

True or false: As long as it is not accompanied by hypertension, mild edema in pregnancy is normal and requires no treatment.

Helen’s is a 32-year-old female who is pregnant. At her clinic visit at 24 weeks, her glucose test showed that she has gestational diabetes. a. Name one potential consequence of high blood sugar during pregnancy. (2 points) b. Helen’s sister also had GDM during her pregnancies. She tells Helen that the simplest advice is to avoid all white foods. Is this good advice? Why or why not? (3 points)

According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which potential food allergens should be avoided by women who are breastfeeding?

True or false: Flavor compounds from the mother’s diet can pass into breast milk and influence the infant’s food preferences.

Please mark your agreement with the following statement: I understand that the Midterm Exam is an assessment of my knowledge and application of nutrition across the life span. I must complete this exam on my own, in a proctored environment (i.e., online with Honorlock or in the presence of a live proctor) without any external collaboration. I will do my own work, and I will not share my answers with others. If I have questions about the exam, I will ask for help from the instructor or GTA.