The Effects of Malnutrition During Critical Periods in Pregnancy

question 9

Multiple Choice

The effects of malnutrition during critical periods in pregnancy:

• A)can be offset by vitamin and mineral supplementation.
• B)are irreversible.
• C)can be remedied later in pregnancy with a nutritious diet.
• D)are not significant.

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

In research, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Concept

A general idea or understanding that is typically abstract in nature, used as a unit of thought in theories or discussions.

Educational Attainment

The total years of formal education.

Income

The amount of money brought into a household from various sources during a given year (wages, investment income, dividends, etc.).