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Nutrition Therapy for Pregnancy final assessment 2025

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Question 1 of 55

Question 1: To optimise fluid consumption during pregnancy, it is recommended to: 

A

Drink plenty of water and decrease consumption of foods high in moisture content

B

Drink plenty of water and increase consumption of foods high in moisture content

C

Drink green tea instead of water

D

Drink at least one glass of fruit juice each day

Question 2 of 55

Question 2: Nausea and vomiting symptoms during pregnancy commonly peak at:

A

At conception

B

4-6 weeks gestation

C

8-12 weeks gestation

D

16-20 weeks gestation

Question 3 of 55

Question 3: A popular theory for the increase in Urinary Tract Infections during pregnancy includes:

A

Pregnant women have greater fluid requirements

B

Pregnant women have greater antioxidant requirements

C

Pregnant women consume higher intakes of sugar

D

Pregnant women undertake less physical activity encouraging more bacteria to grow

Question 4 of 55

Question 4: What is not a common scientific hypothesis for food cravings during pregnancy?

A

Not eating enough regulary

B

Hormonal fluctuations

C

Nutrient deficiencies

D

Gender of the foetus

Question 5 of 55

Question 5: A client needs assistance in optimising their fluid consumption. Other than drinking water, what other recommendations could be made?

A

Increase physical activity levels

B

Recommend increasing fibre intake

C

Increase consumption of foods high in moisture

D

Monitoring blood glucose levels

Question 6 of 55

Question 6: List some of the nutritional considerations which can impact fatigue:

A

Hydration, iron levels and blood glucose levels

B

Hydration, folate intake and vitamin E levels

C

Iron levels, vitamin C levels and probiotic intake

D

Iron levels, vitamin D and prebiotic intake

Question 7 of 55

Question 7: How much fibre is recommended for pregnant women?

A

30-35g/day

B

23-25g/day

C

20-25g/day

D

25-28g/day

Question 8 of 55

Question 8: Which condition is not one of the types of conditions that can usually help diagnose Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)?

A

Diabetic ketoacidosis

B

Hypercalcemia

C

Central Nervous System Disease

D

Gestational diabetes

Question 9 of 55

Question 9: Which is not a suggested strategy to reduce reflux symptoms?

A

Reduce intake of fatty foods and caffeine

B

Avoid food intake late at night

C

Lay down for 30 minutes after eating

D

Elevate heart when sleeping

Question 10 of 55

Question 10: Women with a BMI greater than 30 are how many times more likely to develop Gestational Diabetes during their pregnancy than women who have a healthy BMI (18.5-25):

A

Twice as likely

B

4 times more likely

C

9 times more likely

D

15 times more likely

Question 11 of 55

Question 11: Unless a woman is having multiple gestations or is underweight at conception, the typical recommended weight gain for the first trimester is less than:

A

2kg (4.4 pounds)

B

3kg (6.6 pounds)

C

4kg (8.8 pounds)

D

5kg (11 pounds)

Question 12 of 55

Question 12: What is the correct calculation for Resting Energy Expenditure (REE)? 

A

REE= 346.43943 + (13.962564 × Height) + (2.700416 × Age) – (6.826376 × Weight)

B

REE= 346.43943 + (13.962564 × Weight) + (2.700416 × Height) – (6.826376 × Age)

C

REE= 346.43943 + (13.962564 × Age) + (2.700416 × Height) – (6.826376 × Weight)

D

REE= 346.43943 + (13.962564 × Weight) + (2.700416 × Age) – (6.826376 × Height)

Question 13 of 55

Question 13: Spina Bifida is most commonly found in babies whose mothers don’t meet:

A

Choline requirements

B

Iron requirements

C

Vitamin D requirements

D

Folate requirements

Question 14 of 55

Question 14: A high maternal dietary protein intake can result in:

A

Pre-eclampsia

B

Neural Tube Defects

C

Intra-uterine growth restriction

D

Foetal Chronic Kidney Disease

Question 15 of 55

Questions 15: Folate recommendations for mummas having multiples are:

A

1000mcg/day

B

400mcg/day

C

500mcg/day

D

1500mcg/day

Question 16 of 55

Question 16: Which BMI category recommends 0-4kg (0-8.8lbs) of weight gain being adequate?

A

Overweight BMI category

B

Class I BMI category

C

Class II BMI category

D

Class III BMI category

Question 17 of 55

Question 17: Woman who were underweight before pregnancy and gained not enough weight during pregnancy are:

A

6 times more likely to experience excessive weight gain during pregnancy

B

6 times more likely to experience infant mortality

C

6 times more likely to experience thyroid complications during pregnancy

D

6 times more likely to experience low B12 levels

Question 18 of 55

Question 18: The following person may require a higher than standard folic acid supplement:

A

A 29 year old woman who is 6 weeks pregnant and has chronic asthma

B

A 31 year old woman who is 8 weeks pregnant with a BMI of 36 having her second baby

C

A 35 year old women who is 4 weeks pregnant and eats a lot of green vegetables

D

A 38 year old woman who is 18 weeks pregnant and doesn’t eat many green vegetables

Question 19 of 55

Question 19: A minimum intake of how much calcium per day is required to minimise the risk of pre-eclampsia in healthy pregnant women?

A

1000mg/day

B

1300mg/day

C

1500mg/day

D

1700mg/day

Question 20 of 55

Question 20: What MTHFR mutation results in 70% loss of function?

A

MTHFR C677T Heterozygous

B

MTHFR C677T Homozygous

C

MTHFR A1298C Heterozygous

D

MTHFR A1298C Homozygous

Question 21 of 55

Question 21: Iodine status during pregnancy is most important during:

A

8-10 weeks gestation

B

10-12 weeks gestation

C

12-14 weeks gestation

D

14-16 weeks gestation

Question 22 of 55

Question 22: Which nutrient does not play a significant role in epigenetic processes that regulate gene expression?

A

Folate

B

Vitamin B12

C

Calcium

D

Choline

Question 23 of 55

Question 23: Based on current evidence, what amount of choline intake is optimal during pregnancy to support foetal development and improve pregnancy outcomes?

A

25-45mcg/day

B

450-1000mcg/day

C

450-1000mg/day

D

45-100mg/day

Question 24 of 55

Question 24: What is a common recommended dosage for Vitamin B6 supplementation during pregnancy: 

A

10mg/day

B

100mg/day

C

1000mg/day

D

100mg every 8 hours

Question 25 of 55

Question 25: What amounts of ginger is suggested to provide potential nausea and vomiting relief?

A

1000-2500mg 4 times/day

B

100-400mcg 5 times/day

C

200-300mcg 2 times/day

D

250-500mg 4 times/day

Question 26 of 55

Question 26: Which form of iron is better tolerated for gastro intolerance? 

A

Ferrous gluconate

B

Ferrous sulfate

C

Iron bisglycinate

D

Ferrous fumarate

Question 27 of 55

Question 27: During pregnancy, Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels should be:

A

In the lower range of usual parameters

B

In the upper range of usual parameters

C

Above usual parameters

D

Below usual parameters

Question 28 of 55

Question 28: A key nutrient to consider to minimise risk of pre-eclampsia is:

A

Folate

B

Calcium

C

Vitamin E

D

Vitamin C

Question 29 of 55

Question 29: Clients with recurrent pregnancy loss may benefit being screened for:

A

Coeliac disease

B

Cow’s milk protein allergies

C

Chronic renal failure

D

Asthma

Question 30 of 55

Question 30: What type of nutrient deficiency is common in those with hypothyroidism?

A

Iron

B

Vitamin B12

C

Vitamin D

D

Choline

Question 31 of 55

Question 31: Which medical condition does not elevate risk of recurrent miscarriage? 

A

Pre-eclampsia

B

Hypertension

C

Gestational diabetes

D

Eczema

Question 32 of 55

Question 32: Which condition is not associated with delivery complications when linked to pre-eclampsia diagnosis?

A

Neurological complications

B

Uteroplacental dysfunction

C

Acute kidney injury

D

Coeliac Disease

Question 33 of 55

Question 33: Which nutrient is associated with improved thyroid antibodies in people with Hashimoto’s?

A

Vitamin D

B

Selenium

C

Iodine

D

Calcium

Question 34 of 55

Question 34: Iodine supplementation can be dangerous for women with:

A

Grave's disease

B

Gestational diabetes

C

Pre-eclampsia

D

Asthma

Question 35 of 55

Question 35: Research suggests that infants born to a parent who is atopic have:

A

A 30% increased risk of allergy, but can be as high as 70% if both parents are atopic

B

A 50% increased risk for allergy, but can be as high as 70% if both parents are atopic

C

A 30% increased risk of allergy, but can be as high as 90% if both parents are atopic

D

A 50% increased risk of allergy, but can be as high as 90% if both parents are atopic

Question 36 of 55

Question 36: Current research suggests that a foetus’ sense of taste and smell are well-developed by:

A

12 weeks

B

21 weeks

C

23 weeks

D

32 weeks

Question 37 of 55

Question 37: Emerging research suggests that which of the following may increase the risk of an infant developing Autism Spectrum Disorder:

A

Not taking iron supplements during pregnancy

B

Low serum selenium levels

C

Having a vitamin D supplement during pregnancy

D

Taking too low or excessive amounts of folic acid supplements during pregnancy

Question 38 of 55

Question 38: What omega-6:omega-3 ratio must be applied by the third trimester due to its crucial role in neurological development during this time?

A

1:3 ratio

B

1:5 ratio

C

5:1 ratio

D

3:1 ratio

Question 39 of 55

Question 39: The effects of pesticides to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) risk are most significant:

A

Between weeks 1-12 during pregnancy and weeks 4-12 postpartum

B

Between weeks 7-12 during pregnancy and weeks 1-4 postpartum

C

Between weeks 12-24 during pregnancy and weeks 1-4 postpartum

D

Between weeks 1-7 during pregnancy and weeks 4-12 postpartum

Question 40 of 55

Question 40: What nutrient deficiencies have been associated with an increased risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) development?

A

Zinc and iron

B

Zinc and selenium

C

Iron and selenium

D

Folate and selenium

Question 41 of 55

Question 41: Vitamin D supplementation should be recommended throughout entirety of pregnancy to those high risk of: 

A

Alzheimer’s disease

B

Epilepsy

C

Fetal alcohol syndrome

D

Atopic dermatitis

Question 42 of 55

Question 42: Babies start to produce allergy-regulating IgE antibodies from:

A

15 weeks of pregnancy

B

20 weeks of pregnancy

C

25 weeks of pregnancy

D

30 weeks of pregnancy

Question 43 of 55

Question 43: What type of organ meat would not meet the safe for consumption requirements that is suitable for pregnant clients?

A

Cooked liver

B

Pate

C

Kidney

D

Stomach

Question 44 of 55

Question 44: Pregnant clients following a vegan diet should supplement:

A

2.6µg/day of vitamin B12

B

130mg/day of iron

C

9mg/day of zinc

D

100-200mg/day of DHA and EPA

Question 45 of 55

Question 45: An example of a herbal tea that is safe during pregnancy is: 

A

Primrose oil tea

B

Rooibos tea

C

Echinacea tea

D

Fennel tea

Question 46 of 55

Question 46: Typically no caffeine is safe to consume during pregnancy. However, if a client chooses to consume caffeine, how much is considered the maximum safe dose during pregnancy?

A

35mg/day

B

350mg/day

C

300mg/day

D

3000mg/day

Question 47 of 55

Question 47: Whilst recommendations for alternative sweeteners should be minimized. What sweeteners are generally considered safe during pregnancy?

A

Cyclamate

B

Acesulfame potassium

C

Saccharin

D

Stevia

Question 48 of 55

Question 48: Which of these is not classified as a side effect of ketosis during pregnancy:

A

Offspring nutritional deficiencies

B

Physical deformities of offspring

C

Problems with offspring brain development

D

Gestational diabetes

Question 49 of 55

Question 49: What type of food can increase heartburn during pregnancy?

A

Spicy foods

B

Fermented foods

C

Organ meats

D

Honey

Question 50 of 55

Question 50: When should fermented foods not be recommended to a pregnant client?

A

If they have Eczema

B

If they are supplementing vitamin D

C

If they don’t usually consume fermented foods

D

If they are not having prebiotics

Question 51 of 55

In the pre-course questionnaire, we asked you to rate yourself from 1-10 based on how confident you were seeing prenatal clients. 

Now that you have completed the program, what would you rate yourself now?  (with 1 being a low level of confidence and 10 being confident to give a great service to any pregnant mumma who comes in your door).

Question 52 of 55

In the pre-course questionnaire, we asked you to rate yourself from 1-10 based on how close you are to achieving your goals.

How close are you to achieving your dream career now? (with 1 feeling like you still have a long way to go, and 10 being already there).

Question 53 of 55

What was the main transformation that you’ve had since undertaking this program?

Question 54 of 55

What could we improve for next time?

Question 55 of 55

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