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What is the significance of fetal growth in the later trimester of pregnancy?
What is the significance of fetal growth in the later trimester of pregnancy?
- Maintaining the same weight
- Quadrupling of weight
- Doubling of weight
- Tripling of weight (correct)
If the mother's food intake is insufficient during pregnancy, what is likely to happen?
If the mother's food intake is insufficient during pregnancy, what is likely to happen?
- The fetus will have accelerated growth
- The mother will lose weight (correct)
- The fetus will have stunted growth
- The mother will gain excessive weight
What percentage of pregnancy weight gain in a well-nourished woman before pregnancy is attributable to maternal weight gain?
What percentage of pregnancy weight gain in a well-nourished woman before pregnancy is attributable to maternal weight gain?
- 40%
- 80%
- 20%
- 60% (correct)
During the first trimester, how much weight gain is typically expected in a pregnant woman?
During the first trimester, how much weight gain is typically expected in a pregnant woman?
What determines the required weight gain during pregnancy based on pre-pregnancy status?
What determines the required weight gain during pregnancy based on pre-pregnancy status?
What is the main assumption of the life cycle approach to nutrition?
What is the main assumption of the life cycle approach to nutrition?
Why is adequate nutrition before and during pregnancy essential?
Why is adequate nutrition before and during pregnancy essential?
What are some negative outcomes that are more common in poorly nourished pregnant women?
What are some negative outcomes that are more common in poorly nourished pregnant women?
Why is weight gain during pregnancy essential?
Why is weight gain during pregnancy essential?
What does the life cycle approach suggest about intervening at different points in life?
What does the life cycle approach suggest about intervening at different points in life?
