A pregnant client who restricted the intake of fat, protein, and sugar to prevent a large weight gain delivers a small-for-gestational-age fetus. What long-term health problems is this child at risk for developing as an adult? Select all that apply
1. Arthritis
2. Diabetes
3. Hypertension
4. Cystic fibrosis
5. Coronary heart disease
2, 3, 5
Explanation:
1. Arthritis is not specifically linked to nutritional deficiencies in utero.
2. Poor maternal nutrition may also predispose babies who were small or disproportionate at birth to the development of adult diabetes.
3. Poor maternal nutrition may also predispose babies who were small or disproportionate at birth to the development of adult hypertension.
4. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease seen in pediatric clients.
5. Poor maternal nutrition may also predispose babies who were small or disproportionate at birth to the development of adult coronary heart disease.
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