If a Mother's Total Caloric Intake and Intake of Proteins,vitamins,and

question 96

Multiple Choice

If a mother's total caloric intake and intake of proteins,vitamins,and minerals is insufficient,then the children born to such mothers are more likely to

• A)develop eating disorders as adolescents.
• B)develop heart diseases.
• C)have brittle bones.
• D)be malformed.

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