Nutrition & You (4th Edition)
Nutrition & You (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780134167541
Author: Joan Salge Blake
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 1TF
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To examine: Whether the statement “A father’s health can impact the health of a developing fetus” is true or false.

Introduction: Nutrition during pregnancy is essential for the health and development of the fetus. The nutrition intake and proper planning of diet plays an important role in the development of the fetus. The nutrition of fetus starts at conception. Smoking, alcohol consumption, and drugs should be avoided during pregnancy.

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Correct answer: The statement is true.

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Before conception, proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits are important for both men and women. Smoking, alcohol abuse, and obesity are factors that are involved in the decreased production of sperms. This may cause an impact on the function of the sperm. Thus, it affects the number and motility of the sperm. Therefore, the father’s health is also significant for the health of the developing fetus. Hence, the given statement is true.

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