Weight gain for mom during pregnancy is based on what?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Based on the weight before getting pregnant- pre-pregnancy weight. Determined by the pre-pregnancy BMI

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A disaccharide is formed by the chemical bonding of

A. two polysaccharides. B. two oligosaccharides. C. one monosaccharide and one polysaccharide. D. two monosaccharides.

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The components of metabolic syndrome include elevated triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol, insulin resistance, elevated blood pressure, and:

A. abdominal obesity B. cerebral edema C. low exercise tolerance D. muscle tetany E. early-onset dementia

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Which of the following statements about kwashiorkor is true?

A. Kwashiorkor is most common in developing countries. B. Kwashiorkor results from consuming adequate energy, but insufficient high-quality protein. C. Kwashiorkor often develops in toddlers when their mother gives birth to another child. D. All of the choices are correct.

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What two factors are not accounted for in the formula for calculating one's resting energy expenditure (REE)?

a. Height and current body weight b. Physical fitness and body composition c. Age and height d. Current body weight and physical fitness

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