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Which of the following statements is true about nutrition for a pregnant woman?

The fetus gets nutrients from the food it produces.
The pregnant woman must be cautious of what she eats.
A pregnant woman can eat whatever she wants.
The fetus does not need nutrients.

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A pregnant woman must be cautious of what she eats: pregnant woman can’t have deli meat, alcohol, shellfish etc
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Answer:

The pregnant woman must be cautious of what she eats.

Step-by-step explanation:

if she doesn't eat or drink properly, it could hurt the fetus. Also with what she consumes and breathes in can harm the baby, such as caffeine, alcohol, drugs, amongst other things.

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