CNS CNS Nutrition Across the Lifespan

Question 1

Which nutrient's adequate intake (AI) increases from 400 mcg/day to 600 mcg/day during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects?

Accepted Answer

Folate (folic acid)

Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Iron

Answer

Iodine

Question 2

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding until what age, barring contraindications?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

3 months

Answer

9 months

Answer

12 months

Question 3

Which mineral's requirement increases dramatically in pregnancy from 18 mg/day to 27 mg/day due to expanded blood volume and fetal demands?

Accepted Answer

Iron

Answer

Calcium

Answer

Zinc

Answer

Magnesium

Question 4

In healthy term infants, which vitamin is routinely administered as an intramuscular injection at birth to prevent hemorrhagic disease?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin K

Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

Vitamin A

Answer

Vitamin E

Question 5

According to DRI guidelines, what is the recommended daily calcium intake for adolescents aged 9–18 years?

Accepted Answer

1,300 mg/day

Answer

1,000 mg/day

Answer

1,200 mg/day

Answer

800 mg/day

Question 6

Which condition in late pregnancy, characterized by protein-restricted diets and poor nutrient density, is associated with increased adult offspring risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD) / fetal programming

Answer

Gestational diabetes

Answer

Preeclampsia

Answer

Iron deficiency anemia