Clinical Nutrition Final NYCC Carnevale EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWER What herbal therapy has the following characteristics: Decrease steroid hormone breakdown by liver Contraindicated for: people using prednisone, high BP, or during pregnancy - answer>>>Licorice Root Metabolic Syndrome is also known as what? Notes: =t is multiple conditions occurring together that *increase heart disease* =ncreased risk for Type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease - answer>>>Syndrome X What is the recommended weight gain for an: Normal weight pregnant woman - BMI 19-24.9 - answer>>>25-35lbs What is the recommended weight gain for an: Overweight -BMI 25-29.9 - answer>>>15-25lbs What is the recommended weight gain for an: Obese -BMI >30.0 - answer>>>>>Pre-Term Birth How many more calories per day are required for pregnant women in the 1st Trimester? Notes: 50-65% should be complex carbs with at least 25g fiber 175g carbs needed for fetal brain development 1.5g/kg protein per day / at least 71 grams per day - answer>>>300 How many more calories per day are required for pregnant women in the 2nd Trimester? Notes: 50-65% should be complex carbs with at least 25g fiber 175g carbs needed for fetal brain development 1.5g/kg protein per day / at least 71 grams