Write a paper on the Genetics and Prenatal Development & Ecological Systems Impacting Development.Development begins at conception and the internal environment of the parent carrying the child informs the healthy development of that gestating fetus. External factors, such as employment, healthcare, food and nutrition, mental well-being, and substance use, can either positively or negatively impact the health of the parent and the gestation process. Some people live in areas that are “food deserts” (areas where people have limited access to a variety of healthful foods).
What factors do you think play a part in determining whether an area is a food desert? How might these factors impact the parent carrying the child physically and mentally? What theory or theories inform your reasoning?