Women with an inadequate weight gain during pregnancy are at higher risk of giving birth to an infant with:
a. Spina bifida. c. Diabetes mellitus.
b. Intrauterine growth restriction. d. Down syndrome.
ANS: B
Both normal-weight and underweight women with inadequate weight gain have an increased risk of giving birth to an infant with intrauterine growth restriction. Spina bifida, diabetes mellitus, and Down syndrome are not associated with inadequate maternal weight gain.
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