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. 1981 Sep 15;125(6):545–549.

Maternal nutrition in pregnancy. Part I: a review.

A Leader, K H Wong, M Deitel
PMCID: PMC1862616  PMID: 7026013

Abstract

Maternal undernutrition may result in a greater deprivation of the fetus than has previously been believed. The infant not only may be "light for dates" but also has an increased risk of perinatal disability or death secondary to gross neurologic and developmental abnormalities. This article reviews current knowledge of the energy, protein, iron, vitamin, sodium and calcium requirements in pregnancy, with special reference to the management of the underweight and overweight pregnant women.

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