Question

Excessive calorie intake during pregnancy can result in a fetus that ________. has thyroid disorders has a high birth weight suffers from cretinism has decreased bone density

Answer 1

Excessive calorie intake during pregnancy can result in a fetus that has high birth weight. Pregnant women have indeed higher energy requirements but only by 300 calories daily. Eating an excessive amount of calories daily during pregnancy can lead to an increased weight gain that can result in an increased birth weight. Excessive weight gain during pregnancy can also endanger the progression of the pregnancy and the delivery of the baby.