Thursday, 12 April 2012

Activity 2 (pre-natal care)


Name: ___________________________________
Form: ___________________________________
Date: ____________________________________

1. Build a food pyramid that is suitable for a pregnant woman based on
     information given.



2.Write down the correct answers in the spaces given.

(a) The mineral ____________ helps the foetus to make new red blood cells.
(b) ___________ is needed for the foetus to make new cells and grow.
(c) The mineral ____________ is needed to make strong bones
     and teeth.

3. Write down the correct answers in the spaces given.


(a) Pregnant women are advised not to smoke. Poisonous substances from
 _______________   such as  nicotine can be transferred to the
 foetus through the ________________.

(b) Other dangerous substances like alcohol and drugs can affect the
 ________________ and _____________ growth of the foetus.


4. Where on the diagram does each of the following take place?
    Fill in the blanks with correct answer.


i. Fertilisation __________
ii. Implantation __________
iii. The baby passing through here during birth. _________and
     ________


Which of the following are responsible for the foetus to obtain its food and
oxygen and get rid of its waste?
Circle the correct answer.

I. Placenta
II. Umbilical cord
III. Uterus
A. I, II, III
B. I, II
C. II, III
D. I only


1. A pregnant woman who is a chain smoker will cause __________________.

2. What is the function of this nutrients for a pregnant women?
     i)  Protein _________________________________
    ii)  Iron  ___________________________________
   iii)  Calcium  _________________________________

3. State three effect of  drinking during pregnancy
     1) _____________________________________
     2) _____________________________________
     3) _____________________________________

4. Give 3 examples of healthy eating habit for pregnant women.
     1) _______________________________________
     2) _______________________________________
     3) _______________________________________







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