Question

Lean women with a BMI less than ________ have increased risks of preterm delivery, and deliver- ing a low-birth weight infant.
a. 20
c. 30
d. 40

Answer 1

Lean women with a BMI less than 20 have an increased risks of preterm delivery, and deliver- ing a low-birth weight infant. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option or option "a". Similarly it is not good to gain excess weight while in the pregnancy stage, as the baby might grow at a larger proportion that required. 

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is option a. "20".

Explanation:

Most of the times having a low BMI represents no risk for pregnant woman. However, a BMI less than 20 during pregnancy is related with an increased risk of miscarriage. premature birth and low-birth weight infant. It is recommended that woman achieved a BMI value around 24 before and during pregnancy to lower the risks for the baby or for the mother.