Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305627994
Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
Publisher: Brooks Cole
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Chapter 13, Problem 2SC
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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.
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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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Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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...
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