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ISBN: 9781337127523
Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 13, Problem 6SC
Summary Introduction
Interpretation:
Determine whether the statement ‘FAS are the cause of a major mental retardation in the world’ is true or false.
Concept Introduction:
Alcohol consumption is an addiction with long-term irreversible effects. As mentioned, it is an addiction, a bad habit, so it can certainly be avoided. A pregnant woman having alcohol addiction is not only harming her own health but also of her unborn baby who would suffer severe mental retardation due to contracting a condition –
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS).
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Bundle: Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies, Loose-leaf Version, 14th + MindTap Nutrition, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card
Ch. 13 - Prob. 1RQCh. 13 - Prob. 2RQCh. 13 - Prob. 3RQCh. 13 - Prob. 1CTCh. 13 - Prob. 2CTCh. 13 - Prob. 1SCCh. 13 - Prob. 2SCCh. 13 - A deficiency of which nutrient during pregnancy...Ch. 13 - Prob. 4SCCh. 13 - Which of the following preventative measures...
Ch. 13 - Prob. 6SCCh. 13 - Prob. 7SCCh. 13 - Prob. 8SCCh. 13 - Without proper management, type 1 or type 2...Ch. 13 - Prob. 10SCCh. 13 - Prob. 11SCCh. 13 - Prob. 12SCCh. 13 - Prob. 13SCCh. 13 - Prob. 14SCCh. 13 - Prob. 15SCCh. 13 - Prob. 16SCCh. 13 - Prob. 17SCCh. 13 - Prob. 18SCCh. 13 - Prob. 19SCCh. 13 - Prob. 20SC
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