The nurse is teaching the significance of good nutrition on fetal development to a group of young women. What factors will the nurse discuss? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected

Question

Select all that apply. 1. Vitamins and folic acid are important before conception.
2. Maternal nutrition may predispose to the development of adult coronary heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes.
3. Glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids are of high importance.
4. Nutrition is important only during the first trimester.
5. Maternal nutrition can affect brain and neural tube development.

Answer 1

1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. Vitamins and folic acid supplements taken before conception can reduce the incidence of neural tube defects.
2. This is true. Maternal nutrition may predispose to the development of adult coronary heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes.
3. Amino acids, glucose, and fatty acids are considered to be the primary dietary factors in brain growth.
5. Adequacy of the maternal environment is also important during the periods of rapid embryonic and fetal development. Maternal nutrition can affect brain and neural tube development.