Question

After you complete your nutritional counseling for a pregnant woman, you ask her to repeat your instructions so that you can assess her understanding of the instructions given. Which statement indicates that she understands the role of protein in her pregnancy?

a."Protein will help my baby grow."
b."Eating protein will prevent me from becoming anemic."
c."Eating protein will make my baby have strong teeth after he is born."
d."Eating protein will prevent me from being diabetic."

Answer 1

The statement that indicate she understands the role of protein in her pregnancy is a) "Protein will help my baby grow,".

Step-by-step explanation:

Proteins play a vital role in the growth and development of a baby during pregnancy. They provide the essential building blocks for the baby's cells and tissues. Consumption of adequate proteins is crucial as it supports the normal growth of the fetus. Option a, "Protein will help my baby grow," correctly identifies the role of protein during pregnancy.

While proteins are important in the prevention of anemia by contributing to the production of blood cells, it's specifically iron, folic acid (vitamin B9), and vitamin B12 that are the key nutrients in preventing anemia during pregnancy, which makes option b less accurate. Additionally, option c doesn't accurately reflect the immediate role of proteins, although nutrition in general can impact dental health long-term. So the answer is option a.