BIOCHEM 4M03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 27: Glut1, Fetus, Gestational Age

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Biochem 4m03 lecture 27 maternal obesity and nutrient excess. Women are required to gain weight during pregnancy: The amount of weight gain is dependent upon pre pregnancy bmi. Over 50% of all pregnant women gain too much weight during pregnancy. Overweight (bmi 25. 0-29. 9) and obese women (mbi>30) had significantly increased risk for: gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, caesarean delivery, large for gestational age infants. Very soon have increased risk of giving birth to large baby. Small baby is very low even if you gain no weight. Obesity: low grade inflammation, increased levels of proinflammatory cytokines. Maternal obesity: elevated ffas, increased maternal tnfa and il6 levels. High fat diet and obesity: increase gut permeability changes in type of bacteria, parts of bacteria enter the body and activate the immune system. Tlr4: poor maternal adaptations to pregnancy. The gut microbiota as an environmental factor that regulates fat storage. Germ free mice = 40% less total body fat than conventionally raised mice.

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	a.	drink more than 4 alcoholic beverages per day
	b.	have undergone bariatric surgery
	c.	are carrying triplets
	d.	have gestational diabetes
	e.	are at risk for preeclampsia

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	a.	200
	b.	300
	c.	100
	d.	500
	e.	650

The increased need for energy in pregnancy averages _____ kcal/day.

	a.	calcium and vitamin D
	b.	fish oils and vitamin E
	c.	calcium and folic acid
	d.	vitamins C and E
	e.	calcium and magnesium

Which nutrients appear to reduce or prevent preeclampsia?

	a.	nutrients and gas
	b.	blood only
	c.	blood and nutrients
	d.	nutrients only
	e.	gas only

The placenta transports _____ between the mother and fetus.

	a.	chronic inflammation and oxidative stress only
	b.	chronic inflammation only
	c.	chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and damage to the endothelium of blood vessels
	d.	oxidative stress only
	e.	damage to the endothelium of blood vessels only

All forms of hypertension in pregnancy are related to _____.

	a.	an adolescent pregnancy complication
	b.	multifetal pregnancy
	c.	AIDS/HIV
	d.	a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy
	e.	gestational diabetes

A worldwide leading cause of maternal mortality is _____.

	a.	pregnancy anorexia
	b.	pregorexia
	c.	pregulemia
	d.	pregnancy-related food deficit
	e.	pregnancy fasting

The term used in the healthcare field to discuss pregnant women with eating disorders is _____.

The risk for developing preeclampsia is higher in women who were born large for gestational age.

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False

	a.	niacin
	b.	iron
	c.	zinc
	d.	potassium
	e.	magnesium

With the possible exception of _____, nutrient needs during pregnancy should be met by the consumption of a well-balanced and adequate diet.

	a.	glucose
	b.	fatty acid
	c.	cholesterol
	d.	fiber
	e.	protein

The preferred source of fuel for the fetus is _____.

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