Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
True or False.
FAS cannot be prevented.
False. FAS is 100% preventable if a mother does not consume alcohol while pregnant.
How much alcohol is considered a safe amount for pregnant women?
No amount of alcohol is considered a safe amount for pregnant women.
What is the recommended weight gain for a woman who had a normal weight and BMI before becoming pregnant?
25-35 lbs
This nutrient is primarily responsible for preventing neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, in the fetus.
Is it a vitamin or a mineral?
Folate
What is the exercise recommendation for pregnant women?
3-5 times per week
20-30 minutes per time
HR that achieves 60-70% of VO2 max
True or False: One 4 oz glass of wine per day is acceptable during pregnancy.
False
True or False: Because weight gain is important during pregnancy, calories from added sugars and saturated fats do not need to be limited.
False
True or False: The higher the mother's weight pre-pregnancy, the lower the weight gain needed to produced healthy sized infants.
True.
Women who are overweight or obese require less weight to be gained during pregnancy than women who are underweight.
True or False: All caffeine should be avoided during pregnancy.
False. Caffeine intake of up to 300 mg per day (2-3 cups of coffee) does not appear to be related to the risk of preterm delivery.
True or False: Women who exercise during pregnancy are at higher risk for preterm delivery than are women who do not exercise.
False.
Women who exercise during pregnancy are at lower risk for preterm delivery than are women who do not exercise.
What is the cure for FAS?
There is no cure. However, with early detection and diagnosis, children with FAS can receive the appropriate services they require.
True or False: A prenatal vitamin and mineral supplement is recommended to replace a healthy diet.
False
A prenatal supplement is recommended in addition to a healthy diet.
A pregnant mother comes to see you because she is not gaining enough weight. What are 2 suggestions you can offer to help her gain weight?
Responses will vary.
1. Small frequent meals and snacks
2. Calorie dense foods
3. Limit exercise
On average, what is the recommended intake of protein during pregnancy?
71 g
On average, pregnant women in the U.S. consume 73 g of protein daily.
Name 2 factors that effect dietary intake during pregnancy.
Responses will vary.
1. Nausea
2. Fear of gaining weight
3. Food aversions due to changes in taste and smell
Name the part of the brain that connects the two hemispheres of the brain, allowing the left and right sides to communicate with each other.
Corpus Callosum.
Prenatal alcohol exposure can cause thinning or complete absence of the corpus callosum. These abnormalities have been linked to deficits in attention, intellectual function, reading, learning, verbal memory, and executive functioning.
Where can the dietary guidelines for pregnant women be found?
MyPlate: Nutritional Needs During Pregnancy
What is the recommended weight gain for a woman who had an obese weight and BMI before becoming pregnant?
<15 lbs
What is the minimum amount of CHO (g) that a pregnant woman should consume to meet the fetal brain's need for glucose?
175 g CHO
List 3 foods that should be avoided by pregnant women for fear of foodborne illnesses.
BONUS: Receive an addition 400 points if you can name the specific bacteria that causes most foodborne illness in pregnant women.
1. Raw or smoked fish
2. Oysters
3. Unpasteurized or soft cheeses
4. Raw or uncooked meat
5. Unpasteurized milk
6. Raw sprouts
7. Fish high in mercury
Listeria monocytogenes
Name three characteristics of children with fetal alcohol syndrome.
Responses will vary.
1. Mental retardation
2. Delayed growth
3. Abnormal facial features such as a smooth ridge between the upper lip and nose, a thin upper lip, and a short distance between the inner and outer corners of the eyes giving the eyes a very wide spaced appearance.
4. Central Nervous System Problems
WITHOUT USING YOUR NOTES:
List the six dietary guidelines for pregnant women.
Choose foods that have the vitamins and minerals you need for a healthy pregnancy.
Limit calories from added sugars and saturated fats.
Choose vegetable oils instead of butter and oil bases.
Drink water instead of sugary drinks.
A prenatal vitamin and mineral supplement is recommended in addition to a healthy diet.
Do not drink alcohol.
For mothers with a normal pre-pregnancy weight and BMI, how many total pounds should be gained in the first trimester?
1-4 lbs
Women require about ____ mg of additional iron for pregnancy.
9 mg
Pregnancy = 27 mg
Non-Pregnant = 18 mg
What is the name of the eating disorder characterized by compulsion to eat substances that are not foods (ex. ice, laundry starch, baking soda, clay, or dirt)?
Pica
Pica affects over half of pregnant women in some locations of the southern part of the U.S.