A severely restricted diet during pregnancy can lower a woman's basal metabolic rate, later putting her child at risk of
A) obesity.
B) cardiac disorders.
C) infections.
D) vision problems or blindness.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A severely restricted diet during pregnancy can lead to a low birth weight baby, and studies have shown that low birth weight is linked to an increased risk of obesity later in life. This is because a low birth weight baby may have a slower metabolism, which can lead to the body storing more fat.

A Severely Restricted Diet During Pregnancy Can Lower a Woman's