Explain the relationship of maternal weight gain to infant birth weight


Normal weight gain and adequate nutrition support the health of the mother and the development of the fetus. Low weight gain in pregnancy is associated with increased risk of delivering a LBW infant; these infants have high mortality rates. Excessive weight gain in pregnancy increases the risk of complications during labor and delivery, as well as postpartum obesity.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Where in the cell does the TCA cycle take place?

a. Nucleus b. Smooth endoplasmic reticulum c. Mitochondria d. Rough endoplasmic reticulum e. Ribosomes

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Which of the following contains the greatest percentage of saturated fatty acids?

a. Pork fat b. Margarine c. Olive oil d. Flaxseed oil

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