The Most Important Reason for Evaluating the Pattern of Weight

question 40

Multiple Choice

The most important reason for evaluating the pattern of weight gain in pregnancy is to:

• A)Prevent excessive adipose tissue deposits
• B)Identify potential nutritional problems or complications of pregnancy
• C)Assess the need to limit caloric intake in obese women
• D)Determine cultural influences on the woman's diet

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Definitions:

Attribution

The process of explaining the causes of behavior and events, often by attributing them to personal dispositions, situations, or a combination of both.

Infer About Causes

Deduce or conclude information regarding the origins or reasons behind certain events or conditions.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that influences one's behavior in a way that causes the belief to become true.

Robert Merton

An influential sociologist known for his theories on social structure, anomie, and the self-fulfilling prophecy.