Poorly controlled blood glucose levels before pregnancy is a risk factor for congenital malformation in newborns.

a. true
b. false


Answer: a. true

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a. Decreased gastric and intestinal transit time b. Relaxed gastrointestinal tract muscle tone c. Heartburn d. Constipation e. Nausea

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a. underweight. b. normal weight. c. overweight. d. obese.

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a. the same amount of physical activity daily. b. the same intensity of physical activity daily. c. the same type of physical activity to achieve fitness. d. regular, lifelong physical activity.

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