Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding the Consequences

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the consequences of the following maternal nutrient deficiencies during pregnancy?

• A) Poor maternal intake of calcium during pregnancy results in a high risk of hypertension in offspring.
• B) Poor maternal intake of folate during pregnancy is linked to the development of neural tube defects.
• C) Low maternal intake of DHA and omega-3 fatty acid during pregnancy is associated with developmental delays in children.
• D) Maternal zinc deficiency has no known consequences in adult offspring.

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Definitions:

Benchmark Error

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Capital Market Line

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Measurement Error

The difference between a measured value of quantity and its true value, often due to imperfections in measurement tools or techniques.

Black, Jensen, and Scholes

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