Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
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ISBN: 9781337919333
Author: Brown, Judith E.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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To examine: Whether the statement “Obesity prior to pregnancy is associated with metabolic disorders that promote the development of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and gestational diabetes” is true or false.

Introduction: Obesity is a condition in which body fats accumulate primarily due to metabolic disorders, overeating, and physical inactivity and can lead to complications during pregnancy including hypertension and gestational diabetes.

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