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The baby may have __________ birth weight is the mother was smoking during her pregnancy.
Low
The function of fibre is to prevent __________.
Constipation
State 1 effect if the pregnant mother consume drugs.
Foetal defects may occur
Protein is important for the __________ of the foetus.
growth of new cells
Give 2 examples of Vitamin C.
- Citrus fruit
- Guava
- Tomatoes
Folic acid is important for the __________ development of the foetus.
Nervous system
How to prevent bleeding gums during pregnancy?
What is the function of iron to the pregnant mother?
List 3 harmful substances that cannot be consumed by the pregnant woman.
Cigarette, alcoholic drink and drug
Give 3 examples of iron.
Liver, red meat and fish
State 3 effects of alcoholic drink to the foetus.
- Born with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Foetal development may be delayed
- The brain, nervous system and heart may be damaged
Give 3 examples of folic acid.
Broccoli, spinach and groundnuts
Why Vitamin C is important for the pregnant woman and the foetus?
- Prevent bleeding gums
The protein is very important for the growth of new cells of the foetus. The examples of protein are _______, _______, _______, _______ and cheese.
Chicken, red meat, fish, milk
What are the characteristics of a baby who suffers from Foetal Alcohol Syndrome?
- Born with a low birth weight
- Small head measurement
- Retarded
- Facial abnormalities
State 2 functions of anchovies to the pregnant mother and the foetus.
- For a healthy formation of foetus bones
- To protect the bones and teeth of the mother
List 5 nutrients needed by a pregnant woman.
- Fibre
- Iron
- Carbohydrate & fat
- Vitamin C
- Folic acid
- Protein
- Calcium and phosphorus
Why rice and bread are important to the pregnant woman?
Provide energy for daily activities
Why is the nutritional requirement between woman who is pregnant and one who is not pregnant is different?
Because the foetus obtains the nutrients from the mother.
The nervous system, brain and the heart of the baby has damaged because the mother take this specific harmful substance. What is the substance?
Alcohol