Herbal products offer a safe way to treat disease in pregnant women.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
Alcohol, drugs, herbal and botanical products, and smoking are lifestyle choices that increase the risk of a poor pregnancy outcome. A woman should avoid substances that can harm the developing offspring, especially during the 1st trimester.
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What is a function of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
a. It absorbs water. b. It inhibits peristalsis. c. It neutralizes the food mass. d. It creates an optimum acidity. e. It prevents relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.
Assume Minh, who weighed 123 pounds and was 5'4'' tall prior to pregnancy, is diagnosed with gestational diabetes at 25 weeks of gestation. She is referred to a registered dietician for medical nutrition therapy. Which of the following statements of advice would be appropriate for the dietician state related to Minh's dietary intake?
a. eat only carbs that are not white b. Reduce salt intake to a minimum c. Reduce calorie intake to less than 1900 calories per day d. Distribute carb intake across meals and snacks
Watching portion sizes and choosing lower-energy density foods are examples of:
a. weight control myths. b. small, reasonable changes that will produce weight loss. c. the latest weight control fads. d. dramatic weight loss techniques.
Geophagia can cause intestinal blockage and cause parasitic and bacterial infections
Indicate whether the statement is true or false