Estado nutricional de las adolescentes embarazadas que acuden al consultorio Mendieta, Manta, Manabí.

Abstract

The nutritional status of the pregnant woman plays a fundamental role in development healthy fetus and maternal well-being, during this stage, the body experiences changes significant physiological changes that require an increase in essential nutrients to satisfy the demands of growth and development of the child. Proper nutrition during pregnancy not only provides the necessary nutrients for the fetus, but also promotes healthy optimal for the mother and reduces the risk of complications.