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oliviahorn72

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Discuss the primary goals of treatment for gestational diabetes, and the potential adverse outcomes for mother and baby if these goals are not met. What risk factors are associated with developing gestational diabetes?

Question 2

Vitamin E is widespread in all of the following foods except:
 
 a. margarine.
  b. salad dressing.
  c. wheat germ oil.
  d. butter.



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Answer to Question 1

The mainstay of treatment for gestational diabetes is medical nutrition therapy that begins with attempts to normalize blood glucose levels with diet and exercise. Dietary and physical activity changes been shown to effectively normalize blood glucose levels and to decrease the risk of adverse perinatal outcomes in some women. If treatment goals are not met, gestational diabetes increases risk of spontaneous abortion, stillbirth, congenital anomalies, and neonatal death. Risk factors associated with developing gestational diabetes include excess body fat, unhealthy dietary patterns, and low physical activity levels.

Answer to Question 2

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