Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Effects of Nutrition

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the effects of nutrition during pregnancy?

• A) Fetal overnutrition is more of a problem than fetal malnutrition.
• 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) Supplementing the diets of pregnant women with calories and protein has shown to have modest positive effects on the motor development of their infants.

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Definitions:

Hematology

The study of blood.

Whole blood

denotes blood drawn directly from the body from which none of the components, such as plasma or platelets, have been removed.

Blood clot

A mass formed from platelets and fibrin in the blood to stop bleeding, but can be dangerous when formed inside veins or arteries obstructing blood flow.

Plasma

The fluid component of blood, in which formed elements are suspended; makes up 55% of blood volume.