For the Health Professional:
Potential Nutrition-Related Effects of Tobacco, Alcohol, and Illegal Drugs
Obesity increases the risk of developing many chronic diseases and complications of pregnancy. Low weight-for-height increases the risk of delivering a low birth weight baby.
A positive screen for anemia (hemoglobin <12.0 g/dl, nonsmokers), elevated blood lipids, or other abnormal conditions call for additional testing or intervention.