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To determine:
Whether the statement ‘A major reason why a woman’s nutrition before pregnancy is crucial, is that it determines whether her uterus will support the growth of a normal placenta’ is true or false.
Introduction:
The uterus is part of the female reproductive system, where the embryo is going to implant itself and continue to grow to become a fully developed child. The uterine wall should be healthy and capable to enough to let the embryo implant later take part in the placenta formation. Female nutrition here plays a very important role so that the uterus and its environment are healthy enough to sustain the nine months period of pregnancy.
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Bundle: Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies, Loose-leaf Version, 14th + MindTap Nutrition, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card
- Indicate an advantage and a disadvantage of breastfeeding for the child and also for the mother. Indicate an advantage and a disadvantage of formula bottle-feeding for the child and also for the mother. If you were to have a child, would you prefer for he/she to be breastfed or formula bottle-fed? Explain whyarrow_forwardMrs. Vanessa Narciso has a prenatal weight of 105 and weighs 108 lb at her 12 week visitWhich of the following comments by Nurse Marina is appropriate at this time ? a. "We expect you to gain 1lb per week so your weight is a little low at this time” b. “You entered the pregnancy well underweight, so we should check your diet to make sure you are getting nutrients you need” c. “Your weight gain is exactly what we would expect at this time” d. “Most women gain no weight during the first trimester, so I would suggest you to eat fewer desserts for the next few weeks”arrow_forwardDuring the first trimester of pregnancy, many women feel anxious about ingesting the right amount of nutrients. True Falsearrow_forward
- Let’s pretend that you are a Dietician, and a client or patient approached you for advice on healthy eating during her pregnancy. Explain the changes in nutrients needs that occur to support pregnancy and provide some helpful advice about fish consumption to your patient.arrow_forwardA 25 y/o pregnant female has been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Her OB/GYN wants her to meet with this healthcare professional to help develop a diet plan to follow during her pregnancy.arrow_forwardWeight gain recommendations during pregnancy are based on which of the following? Question 8 options: Pick only ONE a) Waist-to-hip ratio at the time of conception b) Weight at the time of conception c) Ultrasound results (used to size the infant) taken during the first trimester of pregnancy d) Waist circumference at the time of conceptionarrow_forward
- O $ 1. Kaneesha is 26 years old and her husband Marshall is 28. When Kaneesha becomes pregnant, she asks her obstetrician about prenatal tests, because a cousin had a child with Down syndrome at age of 27, and her two sisters have each had 2 miscarriages. She tells the doctor of this family history. This is her first pregnancy, although they have been trying for several years. 4 SEP 26 The doctor advises Kanesssha to have a maternal serum marker (blood) test, called "triple-test", instead of amniocentesis, because she is under age 35. The triple test is so-called because it measures levels of 3 substances (alpha-fetoprotein, human chorionic gonadotropin, and a form of estrogen). The doctor tells the couple that the test is only a 'screen', and can detect up to 60% of Down syndrome cases that are caused by and extra chromosome 21. Kaneesha gives birth to Nathaniel, who has Down syndrome, but his karyotype does NOT show a trisomy. Kaneesha and Marshall sue the obstetrician, on the…arrow_forwardSince neural tube defects appear towards the end of pregnancy, folate supplementation is beneficial during the whole pregnancy True O Falsearrow_forwardElsa is a mother of 2 and currently on her first trimester of her 3rd pregnancy's. She loves to eat raw rice, unripe guava and other unique food. Her two children ages 2 years and 3 years is remarkably stunted for growth, pale and big tummy, you have visited her home as part of your family nursing care. Based on this scenario to whom would you refer the family.arrow_forward
- Nutrition Through The Life CycleHealth & NutritionISBN:9781337919333Author:Brown, Judith E.Publisher:Cengage Learning,
- Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course ...Health & NutritionISBN:9781305628007Author:Judith E. BrownPublisher:Cengage Learning
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