Author Question: The recommendations for calcium intake do not change for a pregnant woman because: A) a woman uses ... (Read 34 times)

jeatrice · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

The recommendations for calcium intake do not change for a pregnant woman because:
A) a woman uses calcium present in her bones to meet the calcium requirements of her body.
B) calcium absorption is increased and calcium excretion is reduced in a pregnant woman.
C) calcification of bone in the fetus occurs mainly after birth.
D) fetal requirements for calcium are negligible.

Question 2

Breastfeeding is beneficial to mothers because breastfeeding shortly after giving birth:
A) maintains the weight gain experienced during pregnancy.
B) increases the likelihood that she will get pregnant again soon.
C) changes the body composition of the mothers by decreasing lean mass and relatively increasing fat mass.
D) stimulates the uterus to contract, minimizing blood loss and shrinking the uterus to its pre-pregnancy size.