Which Statement Best Describes the Effects of Nutrition During Pregnancy

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the effects of nutrition during pregnancy?

• A) Maternal malnutrition has been linked to low birth weight and cardiovascular disease.
• B) The effects of fetal malnutrition cannot be overcome after birth.
• C) Pregnant women can eat and drink whatever they want because their fetuses are not affected by what their mothers consume.
• D) Fetal overnutrition is more of a problem than fetal malnutrition.

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Definitions:

ACE Inhibitor

Short for Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor, a medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.

Venous Return

The flow of blood back to the heart through the veins, crucial for maintaining cardiac output and blood circulation.

Contractility

The capability of muscle tissue, including the heart muscle, to contract or shorten, thereby generating force.

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

The formation of a blood clot in a deep vein, most often in the legs, which can lead to serious health complications.