Chapter 5, Problem 2.4CS

Summary Introduction

To explain: The dietary recommendation of Person E that went wrong.

Introduction: Gestational diabetes is a metabolic abnormality caused by an increase in the glucose level in the blood during pregnancy. Lack of adequate physical activity, unhealthy diet, and obesity are some of the primary causes for developing this disease. Dietary changes and weight management are found to be effective in gestational diabetes; however, an individualized program is needed for it to be most effective.