Teenage mothers who are accustomed to existing on hamburgers, French fries, and
cokes need to consider the nutritional needs of the child. Research has shown that
a poor diet can:
a. restrict the development of eye and hair color.
b. produce prenatal hearing loss.
c. have adverse effects on the child's mental development.
d. make delivery difficult for the mother.
I'll be glad to check your answer.
i think its C
I agree.
Restrict the development of eye and hair color
To determine which of the options is correct, we need to consider the potential effects of a poor diet on the child's nutrition and development. Let's consider each option one by one:
a. restrict the development of eye and hair color:
A poor diet is unlikely to directly affect eye and hair color development. Eye color is primarily determined by genetics, and hair color is influenced by genetics as well as other factors such as melanin production. A poor diet may indirectly affect these factors, but it is not a direct cause.
b. produce prenatal hearing loss:
A poor diet is not a known cause of prenatal hearing loss. There can be various factors that may contribute to prenatal hearing loss, but diet is generally not one of them.
c. have adverse effects on the child's mental development:
This option is correct. Research has shown that a poor diet during pregnancy can have adverse effects on the child's mental development. Proper nutrition is crucial for brain development, and deficiencies in essential nutrients during pregnancy can affect cognitive function and lead to learning and behavioral problems in children.
d. make delivery difficult for the mother:
While a poor diet may lead to certain health complications and risks during pregnancy, it is not directly responsible for making delivery difficult for the mother. Difficulties during delivery can be influenced by various factors including the mother's overall health, her prenatal care, and individual circumstances.
Therefore, the correct answer is option c. A poor diet during pregnancy can have adverse effects on the child's mental development.