Having adequate nutrient stores to support a pregnancy is important before becoming pregnancy because ______.

Question

Multiple choice question.

a healthy diet before pregnancy is more important than the diet during pregnancy

many women do not realize they are pregnant until 6 to 8 weeks of gestation

it will make it more likely the couple can predict the sex of their baby

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

many women do not realize they are pregnant until 6 to 8 weeks of gestation

This emphasizes the importance of having sufficient nutrient stores prior to conception, as some women may be unaware of their pregnancy which can affect dietary choices during those early weeks that are critical for fetal development.