Question

27 multiple choice 1 point patricia is pregnant with her first child and she is concerned about her physical appearance and the weight she knows she will gain as her pregnancy progresses. she seeks out the assistance of a registered dietitian. what guidance will the dietitian likely give her? she should supplement with high doses of vitamin a to support fetal eye development. now that she has confirmed her pregnancy, she should get 400 micrograms of folate per day either from food or supplements. she should ensure she gets enough iron and calcium, because the fetus will compete with her for iron and calcium if her intake is insufficient. she should follow standard guidelines to increase her calorie intake by about 750-1000 kilocalories per day.

Explanation:

• High doses of vitamin A are teratogenic (cause birth defects), so the first option is incorrect.
• Folate requirement during pregnancy is higher (around 600 mcg/day), so the second option’s 400 mcg is too low (400 mcg is for non - pregnant women or pre - pregnancy).
• The fetus does compete with the mother for iron and calcium if intake is insufficient, so ensuring adequate iron and calcium is correct.
• Calorie increase during pregnancy is about 300 - 500 kcal/day (not 750 - 1000), so the last option is incorrect.

Answer:

C. She should ensure she gets enough iron and calcium, because the fetus will compete with her for iron and calcium if her intake is insufficient.