Belle is pregnant with her first baby. During a routine prenatal visit with her doctor, Belle was told she has developed a condition that is associated with pregnancy. This condition increases the risk that she will give birth to a baby that weighs more than 8.8 pounds. Based on this information, Belle has ________.
A. pernicious anemia
B. gestational diabetes
C. chronic eclampsia
D. cystic fibrosis
Answer: B
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a. It is absorbed directly into the blood b. It is a precursor for bile and vitamin D synthesis c. It is not formed in the body when provided by the diet d. It is found in abundance in tropical fats such as palm oil e. It has no functions in the healthy body.
Child with Cystic Fibrosis: Julia Franklin is a 6-year-old child who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at age 2 . She has a poor appetite, and her height and weight are below normal for her age. Her parents have been instructed to feed her a
high-calorie, high-protein, high-fat diet with extra salt and to provide snacks between all meals. She takes supplemental enzymes each time she eats. She experiences frequent respiratory infections, and has had numerous hospitalizations for cystic fibrosis exacerbation since her diagnosis.What complications might Julia develop as she gets older?
A developing fetus will be assured adequate nutrients, even at the expense of the mother's health
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
High bioavailability refers to a compound that:
a. is metabolized quickly. b. can be transported without attaching to a protein. c. has a high degree of absorption and utilization. d. is concentrated in food.