The nurse is teaching the significance of good nutrition on fetal development to a group of young women. Factors discussed will include: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Vitamins and folic acid are important before conception.
2. A high-fat diet is essential to fetal development.
3. Glucose, amino acids, and fatty acids are of high importance.
4. Nutrition is important only during the first trimester.
5. Complex carbohydrates and proteins are the only essential nutrients needed for fetal development.
1,3
Rationale 1: Vitamins and folic acid supplements taken before conception can reduce the incidence of neural tube defects.
Rationale 2: A high-fat diet during pregnancy is not recommended.
Rationale 3: Amino acids, glucose, and fatty acids are considered to be the primary dietary factors in brain growth.
Rationale 4: Nutrition is important before, during, and after the pregnancy.
Rationale 5: Complex carbohydrates and proteins are important, but are not the only nutrients needed.
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