Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Maternal Nutrition

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of maternal nutrition and the development of abnormal metabolism?

• A)Malnutrition during pregnancy leads to macrosomia and GI disturbances in the offspring
• B)Insufficient nutrient intake during pregnancy promotes hypertrophy of the kidneys and hypotension in adulthood
• C)Nutrition during pregnancy is the chief determinant of pancreatic beta cell growth and the risk for type 2 diabetes of the offspring
• D)Malnutrition during pregnancy programs the fetus to modify the genetic composition of the placenta and thereby alter nutrient delivery through the umbilical cord

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