A pregnant client who restricted the intake of fat, protein, and sugar to prevent a large weight gain delivers a small-for-gestational-age fetus. What long-term health problems is this child at risk for developing as an adult? Select all that apply.
A) Arthritis
B) Diabetes
C) Hypertension
D) Cystic fibrosis
E) Coronary heart disease

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Restricting important nutrients such as fat, protein, and sugar during pregnancy can lead to fetal growth restriction and low birth weight. As a result, the child is at risk for developing various long-term health problems such as diabetes, hypertension, and coronary heart disease. Arthritis and cystic fibrosis, on the other hand, are not directly related to fetal growth restriction caused by poor maternal nutrition during pregnancy.

A Pregnant Client Who Restricted the Intake of Fat, Protein