How can prenatal environmental factors influence a child’s development besides heredity?
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Correct answer: Prenatal nutrition, maternal health, stress and toxins affect growth and brain
Prenatal environment — such as maternal nutrition, stress, exposure to toxins — interacts with genetic factors and can significantly influence physical, cognitive and motor development.
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