Question

Pregnant women should be encouraged to consume adequate carbohydrate for which of the following reasons?
(A) Provide energy to support her anabolic processes.
(B) Spare fat for tissue building.
(C) Maximize weight gain.
(D) Limit amount of glucose to the fetus.

Answer 1

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Carbohydrates are the main source of energy which is required by the body to carryout various processes of the body.

A pregnant women should intake adequate amount of carbohydrates because they should have enough energy to support metabolic processes as she is pregnant.

If a pregnant women would not take enough carbohydrates then there would be many problems associated with the child and mother.