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.

To support lactation, a breastfeeding woman needs more of the following:

Vitamin A absorption decreases with age.

An individual with a BMI of 18 should gain how much weight during pregnancy?

Maternal dietary calcium intake has no effect on the calcium content of breast milk.

The iron need during lactation is low because pregnancy has ended and mensturation has not begun. 

Fats are most likely to cause foodborne illnesses

A stationary blood clot that forms in a vein is called a(n)

Ketosis is the result of too much carbohydrate in the body tissues. 

Food packaging can contribute to food safety.