Historical Information
Birth Defects
True of False? Premature
True or False? Random!
FAQ
100

When was March of Times established?

A.) January 3, 1938

B.) January 4, 1939

C.) January 5, 1940

A.) January 3, 1938


100

What birth defect does a cleft contain? 

It's a birth defect that revolves around the misshape of the lip. 

100

Preterm labor starts a birth earlier than 38 weeks. 

False; 37 weeks

100

Healthy pregnant women need at least 2.5 hours of exercise a day. 

True

100

How can I volunteer?


Contact your local March of Times

200

Basil O'______, a close associate of FDR, became the leading light of March of Dimes. 

A.) Brian

B.) Connor

C.) McKenzie

Connor
200

What are examples of heart defects? 

Answers will vary. Ex: Missing or misshaped valves

200

Premature babies face more health problems than those born of a correct birth. 

True

200

Is it ok to eat fish during pregnancy? (What certain fish can they not eat if yes?)

Yes, low in mercury 

200

Are there registration fees for signing up in a March of Dimes event? 

No, but personal donations are helpful 

300

March of Dimes was actually founded on the disease of? 

A.) Polio

B.) Diabetes

C.) Cancer

Polio; FDR's illness spread much awareness

300

What is the other name for abnormal limbs?

A.) Clubtoe

B.) Clubfoot

C.) Cluefeet

Clubfoot

300

About 1 in 9 babies are born prematurely in the United States each year. 

False; 10

300

The average calories added to your daily meals should be 500.

False; 300

300

What is a Superhero Sprint? (Hint: Superhero is a term that most ___ use)

It's a kid run to spread awareness of March of Dimes. The age suggested runs from 1-10. 

400

March of Dimes was named after which person?

A.) Franklin D. Roosevelt

B.) Franklin R. Roosevelt

C.) Franklin C. Roosevelt

A; they used the fact that he was on the dime to remember him 

400

Explain sensory problems that babies might face. 

Answers will vary. Ex: Hearing loss and blindness

400

Babies need 40 weeks in the womb to develop. 

True

400

If you gain too much weight during a pregnancy, your baby can face a cesarean birth. 

True

400

March of Dimes ask people for those to create events to make up ____

A.) Teams

B.) Social Media Accounts

C.) A new research donation

Teams

500

Today's mission of March of Dimes has changed dramatically throughout the years. Today, the March of Dimes has a new mission called? 

A.) The mission never has changed, just went to children services. 

B.) Abused Children

C.) Birth Defects

D.) Birth Mishaps

Birth Defects

500

What is the most common(s) metabolic disorders? Extra points if you can describe them! 

A.) Phenylketonuria

B.) Hypothyroidism

C.) Diabetes

D.) Carditis

E.) Blindness

F.) A & B

G.) C & D

F; 

Phenylketonuria: A decreased metabolism due to low amino acids.

Hypothyroidism: An underactive thyroid gland

500

You are most likely to have a premature birth if you are carrying more than one baby. 

True

500

The maximum about of weight you can gain during a pregnancy with twins should be 54 with a healthy BMI. 

True

500

Should you support your local March of Dimes, especially during Spirit Week? 

Yes!

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