a. heredity
b. smoking
c. drug use during pregnancy
d. poor nutrition
e. maternal prepregnancy weight
b. smoking
c. drug use during pregnancy
d. poor nutrition
e. maternal prepregnancy weight
Why is exceeding the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for a nutrient not recommended?
What will be an ideal response?
Consuming more than the UL for a nutrient may result in toxicity and damage to organs, especially the liver.
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