Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Maternal malnutrition has no effect on fetal health.
B) Fetuses "take what they need" from their mothers in terms of nutrition.
C) Supportive caregiving environments cannot offset the negative effects of fetal malnutrition.
D) Maternal malnutrition is related to fetal prematurity and cognitive deficiencies.

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Maternal malnutrition significantly impacts fetal health, leading to outcomes such as prematurity and cognitive deficiencies in the child. This contradicts the notion that fetuses can always get what they need regardless of the mother's nutritional status or that the effects of malnutrition cannot be mitigated.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE