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Nutrition and Fetal Development

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What is the main factor that can reduce sperm production and stop the menstrual cycle in areas of poverty?

Lack of access to medical care
Inadequate education on reproductive health
Insufficient social support for families
Lack of the full range of nutrients in the diet (correct)

What is the risk associated with consuming soft cheeses like Camembert during pregnancy?

Increased risk of listeria (correct)
Irregular menstrual cycle
Slow growth of the foetus
Reduced sperm production

What is the effect of a poor diet on the growth of a foetus?

It increases the birth weight of the baby
It has no impact on the growth of the foetus
It accelerates the growth of the foetus
It slows down the growth of the foetus (correct)

Why is it recommended to limit caffeine intake during pregnancy?

It can slow down the growth of the foetus (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of a poor diet on a baby's ability to resist disease?

It reduces the baby's ability to resist disease (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the growth and development of young people in areas suffering from a famine?

It is severely affected (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the bodies of young people who do not have enough food?

They grow and develop more slowly (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the condition that develops in children under one year old when they lack protein and energy in their diet?

Marasmus (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of kwashiorkor in children over eighteen months old?

Inadequate protein in their diet (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of marasmus on the body?

It causes the body to waste away (C) Signup and view all the answers

Can children who have had inadequate diets recover and develop normally again?

Yes, if their diet improves (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the physical symptom of kwashiorkor?

Swelling of the part of the body below the chest (B) Signup and view all the answers

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