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Yi-Chen

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on: Aug 21, 2018
Which of the following is a characteristic of maternal nutrition and the development of abnormal metabolism?
 a. Malnutrition during pregnancy leads to macrosomia and GI disturbances in the offspring
  b. Insufficient nutrient intake during pregnancy promotes hypertrophy of the kidneys and hypotension in adulthood
  c. Nutrition during pregnancy is the chief determinant of pancreatic beta cell growth and thus affects the risk for type 2 diabetes of the offspring
  d. Malnutrition during pregnancy programs the fetus to modify the genetic composition of the placenta and thereby alter nutrient delivery through the umbilical cord

Question 2

Mr. Brown has been suffering from GERD. He is 25 above his ideal body weight. In order to prevent discomfort, health care professionals will instruct Mr. Brown to
 a. lose weight.
  b. suck on peppermints instead of smoking.
  c. drink water with meals.
  d. recline after meals.


gabrielle_lawrence

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a


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