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:

Psychological Problems

Mental or emotional issues that affect an individual's thinking, feeling, behavior, and overall well-being.

Severe Disorders

Disorders that are extreme in nature, often significantly impairing an individual's physical, mental, or emotional well-being and requiring intensive management or care.

Yellow Bile

One of the four humors in ancient Greek medicine, believed to be associated with the liver and to cause irritability and anger when in excess.

Black Bile

In ancient and medieval medicine, one of the four bodily humors, believed to be associated with melancholy.