Author Question: Explain the relationship of maternal weight gain to infant birth ... (Read 36 times)

JMatthes · **on:** Aug 21, 2018

Explain the relationship of maternal weight gain to infant birth weight.

Question 2

Which component is not one of the three components of a health risk appraisal as discussed in your text?
a. questionnaire
b. 24-hour food diary
c. risk predicting calculations
d. educational message

kjo;oj · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Normal weight gain and adequate nutrition support the health of the mother and the development of the fetus. Low weight gain in pregnancy is associated with increased risk of delivering a LBW infant; these infants have high mortality rates. Excessive weight gain in pregnancy increases the risk of complications during labor and delivery, as well as postpartum obesity.

Answer to Question 2

b