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body's primary source of energy
promotes weight gain and growth of fetus and placenta |
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| supplies needed amino acids for growth of tissue |
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source of maternal energy
promotes fetal fat deposits |
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| promotes mineralization of fetal bones and teeth |
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| promotes fetal thyroid gland function |
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| regulates fluid balance and metabolism in mother |
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| promotes growth of fetus and sufficient lactation |
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| promotes cellular metabolism and bone mineralization |
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| prevents maternal anemia and contributes to fetal and infant stores of iron |
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maintain good maternal helath
folic acid, taken prior to conception, amy prevent neural tube defects in fetus |
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