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• Nutrition and pregnancy
  == Nutrition and Pregnancy == ...onception (probably several months before) as well as throughout pregnancy and breast feeding.
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• Cryptic pregnancy
  '''Cryptic Pregnancy''' ...r begins. The term originates from the Greek word "kryptos" meaning hidden and the Latin word "praegnans" which means pregnant.
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• Albert T. W. Simeons
  ...n for developing a weight-loss protocol that came to be known as the [[HCG diet]]. ...s T. W. stand for Theodore William. The surname Simeons is of Greek origin and means "hearkening".
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• Gestational hypertension
  ...nsion''' (PIH), is a condition characterized by high blood pressure during pregnancy. ...r". "Hypertension" is derived from the Greek words "hyper" meaning "above" and "tension" meaning "pressure".
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• Prenatal nutrition
  ...woman. It is a critical aspect of [[pregnancy]] that influences the health and development of the [[fetus]]. The term "prenatal" is derived from the Latin "prae-" meaning "before" and "natus" meaning "birth". "Nutrition" comes from the Latin "nutrire", which
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• Gestation carrier
  ...vegetarian diet that includes consumption of organic fruits and vegetables and 13 glasses of fresh juice per day.  ...etically related to the baby and is not the biological mother. Also called pregnancy substitute {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]
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• Advances in Nutrition
  ...tary supplements]], [[nutrient metabolism]], [[nutritional epidemiology]], and [[nutritional genomics]]. ...tion" (the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth).
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• Veganism
  ...hoice that abstains from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. ...the [[Vegan Society]] in England, at first to mean "non-dairy vegetarian" and later to refer to "the doctrine that man should live without exploiting ani
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• Diabetes management
  ...on: /daɪəˈbiːtiːz mænɪdʒmənt/) refers to the ongoing process of monitoring and adjusting treatments to control blood glucose levels in individuals with [[ ...d," and "agere," meaning "to lead," reflecting the active role individuals and healthcare providers play in controlling the disease.
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• Gestational diabetes
  ...n characterized by high blood sugar levels that is first recognized during pregnancy. The condition occurs in approximately 4% of all pregnancies. ...ood sugar levels. These elevated levels can adversely affect the pregnancy and health of the baby. It can also increase the mother's risk of type 2 diabet
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• Acetonuria
  ...erm "Acetonuria" is derived from the Greek words "acetone" meaning vinegar and "ouron" meaning urine. ...at occurs when the body is unable to use [[glucose]] as a source of energy and instead, breaks down [[fat]] for energy. This process produces a by-product
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• Vitamin supplement
  ...nutrients that may not be consumed in sufficient quantities in a person's diet. ...the words "Vitamin", which comes from the Latin word "vita" meaning life, and "Supplement", which originates from the Latin word "supplementum" meaning s
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• Nutritional anemia
  ...a person's diet. These nutrients include [[vitamin B12]], [[folic acid]], and [[iron]], which are all essential for the production of healthy red blood c ...urishment", and "anemia" comes from the Greek words "an" meaning "without" and "haima" meaning "blood".
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• Congenital iodine deficiency syndrome
  ...t results from an [[Iodine|iodine]] deficiency in the mother's diet during pregnancy. The term "congenital" refers to conditions that are present from birth. ...unted growth]], and other health problems. These symptoms are often severe and can affect a person's quality of life.
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• Iodine deficiency disorders
  ...ncy Disorders" is derived from the Greek word ''iodes'', meaning "violet", and the Latin word ''deficientia'', meaning "lacking". The term "disorder" come ...tality, and [[mental retardation]]. These disorders are primarily due to a diet lacking in iodine, a nutrient essential for the production of [[thyroid hor
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• Zinc in biology
  ...related to the synthesis and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. ...ste. During pregnancy, infancy, and childhood, the body needs zinc to grow and develop properly.
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• Prenatal vitamin
  ...y women before, during, and after [[pregnancy]] to ensure proper nutrition and the health of the baby. ...d in 1912 by the Polish biochemist [[Casimir Funk]] from the words "vital" and "amine", reflecting the then-prevailing belief that these substances were a
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• Low birthweight
  ...unds) at birth. The condition is often associated with [[premature birth]] and can lead to a variety of health issues. ...hweight" is derived from the English words "low," meaning small in amount, and "birthweight," which refers to the weight of a newborn at the time of birth
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• Iron deficiency anemia
  ...r blood loss. Certain conditions, such as [[pregnancy]], [[menstruation]], and [[ulcers]], can also increase the risk of developing iron deficiency anemia ...cy anemia may include fatigue, weakness, pale skin, chest pain, dizziness, and a fast or irregular heartbeat.
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• High
  ..."Hypertension" is derived from the prefix 'hyper-' (meaning high or over) and 'tension' (from the Latin 'tensio', meaning pressure). ...f breath, or nosebleeds, although these signs and symptoms aren't specific and usually don't occur until high blood pressure has reached a severe or life-
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