Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
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Chapter4: Nutrition During Pregnancy
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Which of the following statements is
true of gestational diabetes?
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It is a form of diabetes that is seen in
women before and after pregnancy, but
not during pregnancy.
Infants born to women suffering from
poorly treated gestational diabetes
have a low birthweight.
An overweight woman who suffers from
gestational diabetes is not at a risk of
developing chronic diabetes later in life.
Poorly treated gestational diabetes may
lead to difficult childbirth and
necessitate a cesarean section.
Gestational diabetes does not require
medical attention and resolves itself as
the pregnancy progresses.
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following statements is true of gestational diabetes? Group of answer choices It is a form of diabetes that is seen in women before and after pregnancy, but not during pregnancy. Infants born to women suffering from poorly treated gestational diabetes have a low birthweight. An overweight woman who suffers from gestational diabetes is not at a risk of developing chronic diabetes later in life. Poorly treated gestational diabetes may lead to difficult childbirth and necessitate a cesarean section. Gestational diabetes does not require medical attention and resolves itself as the pregnancy progresses.
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