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