Nutrition Through the Life Cycle (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Judith E. Brown
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 5, Problem 5RQ
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To examine: Whether the statement “Salt restriction during pregnancy decreases the incidence of all forms of hypertension during pregnancy and is recommended for all pregnant women” is true or false.
Introduction: Pregnancy complications are health problems that arise during pregnancy. Pregnancy complications like pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH), eclampsia, and gestational diabetes are associated with several risks for pregnant women as well as the child before and after birth. These conditions usually resolve after birth of the baby.
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