Question

Pregnant women are more at risk for food poisoning because

• A. Body is coping with changes in metabolism and circulation.
• B. Body is coping with changes in environment.
• C. Overeating.
• D. Hormonal changes.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Body is coping with changes in metabolism and circulation.

Pregnancy is the condition in which the immune system of the mother is weak. The body of the mother is fighting against the various source of infections for herself as well as for the baby. The body is trying to cope up with the metabolic reactions. There are new structures formed and development of new circulatory systems for the nourishment of the baby. This creates the mother's body prone to infections. The food is contaminated with bacteria, parasites and viruses. They can easily attack and invade the body of pregnant women.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.