Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
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ISBN: 9781337919333
Author: Brown, Judith E.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Introduction: The diet of a pregnant woman should include recommended amount of calories and nutrients needed during pregnancy because it highly influences the outcome of the pregnancy. It is important to develop a healthy eating behavior and have food choices that benefit both the mother and the fetus.
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Which of the following is NOT a dietary recommendation for pregnant women?
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b. A balanced diet that includes an extra serving from each of the five food groups can usually meet these increased needs, with the possible exception of iron and folate for which supplements are recommended.
c. Although the calcium Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) does not increase with pregnancy because of increased absorption, women who consume less than 600 milligrams of calcium per day need to increase their intake of milk, cheese, yogurt, and other calcium-containing foods.
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a. Alcohol passes into breast milk and causes sleepiness in the infant.
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