Why are teens more likely to have poor fetal outcomes?
What will be an ideal response?
Teens who become pregnant are at higher risk of hypertension, anemia, and premature birth and having a low-birthweight baby. Because a teen is still growing, she may have difficulty meeting both her own nutrient needs and her baby's needs as well.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich B. Commercially-canned baked beans C. Egg salad D. Dried apricots
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