Marlena, who just found out she is pregnant, has very poor eating habits. Her total calorie intake is very low. She eats very little protein and unbalanced amounts of vitamins and minerals. If she continues her present eating habits, which of the following is MOST likely to occur?
A. The baby will not be affected.
B. The baby will develop Down syndrome.
C. The baby is more likely to be malformed.
D. The baby is more likely to have severe withdrawal symptoms.

C. The baby is more likely to be malformed

Explanation:

Each class of food has its own specific role to play in the development of the body. Protein is one of the nost important class of food needed for growth and development of body tissues. Likewise, vitamins and minerals which are also needed for fresh skin and bone & teeth structure respectively.

However, in the case of Marlena that has a low calorie intake due to poor consumption of proteins, vitamins and minerals, her body will be deficient of certain nutrients required for optimal growth and development. Hence, leading to a deformation or malformation in the baby in her uterus.