A woman who is undernourished during pregnancy has an increased risk of negative effects on her health, as well as her baby's health.  All of the following are consequences of undernutrition during pregnancy EXCEPT ________.

A. increased risk of maternal anemia
B. increased risk of maternal death
C. increased likelihood of delivering a low-birth-weight infant
D. increased risk of gestational diabetes


Answer: D

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