NUTR SCI 132 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Breast Milk, Vitamin B6, Raw Milk
28 Aug 2016
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Congenital anomalies: congenital anomaly: change from normal due to genetic damage or changes in gene expression, a birth defect, miscarriage: spontaneous ending of pregnancy, occurring less than 20 weeks after conception, dna synthesis. Anthropometric factors: body"s measurement, high body fat. Excessive levels of estrogen, insulin and other hormone-related factors contribute: low body fat. Biochemical factors: iron needs double so anemia prior to pregnancy is a big concern. Clinical factors: oligomenorrhea: having fewer than 6 cycles per year can reduce a woman"s chances of becoming pregnant, polycystic ovary syndrome (pcos) High testosterone levels w/ abnormal body hair and acne. Outer layer or ovaries becomes hard and thick, preventing ovulation: diabetes mellitus. High blood sugar levels in the first 2 months of pregnancy = teratogenic: pelvic inflammatory disease. Scarring of fallopian tubes: lead exposure, anabolic steroids. Dietary factors: negative energy balance, alcohol, caffeine. More than 2-3 cups of coffee per day: shark and swordfish should be avoided (mercury, isoflavone intake.
