Nutrition & You (4th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134167541
Author: Joan Salge Blake
Publisher: PEARSON
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Introduction: Nutrition during pregnancy is essential for the health and growth of a fetus. The nutrition intake and proper planning of diet plays an important role in the development of the fetus. Nutrition of fetus starts at conception. Smoking, alcohol consumption, and drugs should be avoided during pregnancy.
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