The Most Important Reason for Evaluating the Pattern of Weight

question 12

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:

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues, including sugars, starch, and cellulose, which are a major source of energy for the human body.

Secretions

Substances produced and released by cells or glands in the body, such as saliva, mucus, or hormones, serving various physiological functions.

Sweat Gland

One of the small tubular structures situated within and under the skin that produce sweat as a means to cool the body.

Dysfunction

Impaired or abnormal functioning, as of an organ, system, or process in the body, leading to a variety of health issues or diseases.