Nutrition in Pregnancy and Lactation — MCQs

Compared to a pregnant female, a lactating female would require a higher level of nutrient supplementation for which of the following?

Late metabolic acidosis is seen in-

What is the energy requirement in late pregnancy?

What is the recommended therapeutic supplementation of iron and folic acid for adults with deficiency?

A 7 weeks pregnant lady has 1 accidental exposure to x-ray. Which of the following should be done?

What characterizes a term small for date baby?

As per the Government of India guidelines, the daily dose of elemental iron recommended for prophylaxis during pregnancy is

Lowering of which of the following parameters indicates acute malnutrition?

In Niacin deficiency, all of the following are seen except?

Vitamin A deficiency is considered a public health problem if the prevalence rate of night blindness in children between 6 months and 6 years is more than?