CMA Nutrition & Wellness in Pregnancy 2

Question 1

Hyperemesis gravidarum is defined as severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy resulting in:

Accepted Answer

Weight loss of >5% pre-pregnancy weight, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance

Answer

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe condition causing >5% body weight loss, dehydration, ketosis, and electrolyte disturbances requiring medical intervention.

Question 2

Safe physical activity recommendations during an uncomplicated pregnancy include:

Accepted Answer

150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week

Answer

ACOG recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week during uncomplicated pregnancy, which benefits maternal and fetal health.

Question 3

Iron-rich foods that enhance iron absorption when consumed together include iron sources and:

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C–rich foods (citrus, bell peppers, tomatoes)

Answer

Vitamin C significantly enhances non-heme iron absorption from plant sources by converting ferric iron to the more absorbable ferrous form.

Question 4

The recommended daily protein intake during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy increases to approximately:

Accepted Answer

71 g/day

Answer

Pregnant women in the second and third trimesters need approximately 71 g of protein daily (increased from 46 g non-pregnant) to support fetal growth.

Question 5

Pica during pregnancy is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A craving and consumption of non-food substances such as clay, ice, or starch

Answer

Pica is the persistent craving and eating of non-nutritive, non-food items and may indicate nutritional deficiencies, particularly iron deficiency.

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CMA Nutrition & Wellness in Pregnancy 2