Preconception Quiz

1. All women of childbearing age need 400 micrograms of folic acid per day.
TRUE
FALSE

2. Iron is used to keep your eyes, skin, and teeth healthy. It also protects your body against infections.
TRUE
FALSE

3. Vitamin C is also called the “sunshine vitamin.”
TRUE
FALSE

4. Cooked shrimp, salmon, catfish, and tuna are harmful during pregnancy.
TRUE
FALSE

5. Canned fruits and vegetables are just as healthy as fresh and/or frozen fruits and vegetables.
TRUE
FALSE

6. Not everyone can exercise during pregnancy.
TRUE
FALSE

7. In order to prepare food safely, the USDA recommends that everyone follow these four guidelines: clean, separate, cook, and chill.
TRUE
FALSE

8. Breastfeeding has not been proven to reduce your chances of developing breast, cervical, and ovarian cancers.
TRUE
FALSE

9. Smoking causes prematurity and low birth weight infants.
TRUE
FALSE

10. WIC is only for mothers who choose to bottle feed/formula feed their infants.
TRUE
FALSE

11. If you have an infection, there will be health risks for your unborn baby.
TRUE
FALSE

12. A stressful pregnancy does not harm your baby.
TRUE
FALSE

13. Your family’s medical history is important for you to know.
TRUE
FALSE

14. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that having one or two drinks per day does not cause birth defects during pregnancy.
TRUE
FALSE

15. It is a good idea to stay on birth control until you are ready to have a baby.
TRUE
FALSE

 



Disclaimer: This information is meant for educational purposes only and cannot replace medical advice. Contact your doctor about any concerns you have.