5. A mother's diet is very important throughout her pregnancy but especially during the first
trimester. Vitamins and minerals provide essential nutrients during this stage of
development. Vitamins A, D, and Beta Carotene help bones and teeth grow and harden,
Vitamin E is used in the formation of red blood cells and muscles, and Vitamin C helps build
a healthy immune system. Which of the following would most likely result from a poor diet
during the first trimester?
A. Less production of urine
B. Response to outside stimulus
C. A functioning nervous system
D. Abnormal development of the heart and lungs