Intrauterine growth retardation may be caused by
a. poor weight gain during pregnancy.
b. gestational diabetes during pregnancy.
c. excessive weight gain during pregnancy.
d. excessive use of vitamin and mineral sup-plements.
A
Intrauterine growth retardation is associated with poor weight gain during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes and excessive weight gain during pregnancy are more likely to result in a large infant. Excessive use of vitamin and mineral supplements may be dangerous but is not associated with intrauterine growth retardation.
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