CN CN Pediatric & Maternal Nutrition 2

Question 1

What is the recommended gestational weight gain for a woman with a normal pre-pregnancy BMI (18.5–24.9)?

Accepted Answer

25–35 lbs

Answer

The Institute of Medicine recommends a total gestational weight gain of 25–35 lbs for women with a normal pre-pregnancy BMI.

Question 2

Which form of iron supplementation is recommended during pregnancy and at what dose?

Accepted Answer

27 mg/day of elemental iron

Answer

The RDA for iron during pregnancy is 27 mg/day of elemental iron to support expanded blood volume and fetal needs.

Question 3

What is the preferred approach for introducing common allergenic foods (peanuts, eggs) to infants?

Accepted Answer

Introduce early (4–6 months) as current evidence supports reduced allergy development

Answer

Current evidence, including the LEAP trial, shows that early introduction of allergenic foods around 4–6 months reduces the risk of developing food allergies.

Question 4

Which nutrient is especially important for brain development in the third trimester and is found primarily in fatty fish?

Accepted Answer

DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)

Answer

DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid abundant in fatty fish, is critical for fetal brain and retinal development, especially during the third trimester.

Question 5

What dietary guidance should be given to pregnant women regarding fish consumption?

Accepted Answer

Consume 8–12 oz per week of low-mercury fish and limit high-mercury species

Answer

The FDA recommends pregnant women eat 8–12 oz of low-mercury fish weekly while avoiding high-mercury species like shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish.

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