Multiple choice

Complete the following sentence. During pregnancy, some extra nutrients are needed (mainly in the last three months) to.

  1. help the development of the uterus and other tissues

  2. meet the needs of the growing foetus

  3. lay down stores of fat in the mother for lactation

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

During the final stages of pregnancy, extra nutrients are essential to support the rapid growth of the fetus. They also help develop maternal tissues like the uterus and placenta, and build fat stores to prepare the mother's body for lactation.

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