It Is Difficult to Isolate the Effects of Malnutrition on Prenatal

question 125

Multiple Choice

It is difficult to isolate the effects of malnutrition on prenatal development because malnutrition often coincides with:

• A)poverty.
• B)older mothers.
• C)rubella.
• D)mercury consumption.

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Definitions:

Physiologic Changes

Alterations in the normal functions of the body, which may occur due to development, aging, or pathology.

Weight Change

An alteration in a person's body weight, which can be a loss or gain, resulting from various factors like diet, exercise, health conditions, or stress.

Tiredness

A feeling of a lack of energy or exhaustion that can result from physical exertion, lack of sleep, stress, or underlying health conditions.

Hair Loss

The thinning or loss of hair on the scalp or body, which can be due to various factors including genetics, stress, disease, or medication side effect.