Grade 11 Healthy Active Living Education Additional Supports ...

4. Low pre-pregnancy weight of mothers-to-be is associated with the following risks to
the baby: (Check all statements that are True)
4 Pre-maturity
4 Low birth weight
4 Birth defect
o Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Answer: Low pre-pregnancy weight of mothers-to-be is associated with the
following risks to the baby: pre-maturity, low birth weight, birth defects.
5. Neural Tube Defects (involving brain and spinal cord development) have been linked
to a motherÕs deficiencies in zinc and folic acid.
4 True o False
Answer: True. Recent studies have shown a link between folic acid and Neural
Tube Defects (NTD). A diet high in folic acid can protect against NTD. Zinc intake
is closely related to the amount of protein in the diet. It is difficult to meet if no red
meat or seafood is part of the diet. Therefore vegetarians may be at risk.
6. Which of the following contains the equivalent of one shot of vodka?
o 4 oz. of wine
o 12 oz. of regular beer
o 1 shot of whiskey
4 All of the above
Answer: All of the above. All contain equal amounts of alcohol. (1/2 oz. of pure
alcohol)
7. Which of the following are known to be associated with birth defects?
4 Accutane for acne treatment
o High blood pressure
3 Severe malnutrition
o Excessive amounts of vitamins and minerals
Answer: Accutane for acne treatment and severe malnutrition
Accutane is a prescription drug for severe cystic acne causes fetal defects. Severe
nutritional deficiencies and excessive amounts of individual nutrients (vitamins and
minerals) have been shown to result in pregnancy loss, low birth weight and /or
congenital malformation.
Grade 11 Healthy Active Living Education (PPL30), Module #1 Healthy Relationships and Sexuality
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