Cambridge Secondary (7-9). Stage 9. MCE Science. Student Book - Unit 3: Variation and Inheritance - Question 86

A developing baby is affected by issues that its mother faces during pregnancy. Match each issue that a pregnant mother could face to its possible consequence.

**Issue:** obesity; heavy intake of food high in sugar, salt and fat; diabetes; alcohol abuse; drug abuse.

**Possible consequence:** poor growth due to a lack of required nutrients; birth defects; baby born too big; fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD); heart defects.