The term ____________ is used when there is an imbalance between the body's needs and the intake of nutrients, even when calorie intake is within the normal range. When pregnant women have this condition, it can have harmful effects on prenatal development.

A) starvation
B) undernourishment
C) malnutrition
D) toxicity

Malnutrition

A condition resulting from an imbalanced diet in which nutrients are either insufficient or excessive, leading to health problems.

Nutrients

Substances obtained from food necessary for growth, metabolism, and overall health maintenance.

Calorie Intake

refers to the total amount of energy, measured in calories, that is consumed through eating and drinking.