The major source of nutrients in the diet of a pregnant woman should be composed of:
a. Simple sugars c. Fiber
b. Fats d. Complex carbohydrates
ANS: D
Complex carbohydrates supply the pregnant woman with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. The most common simple carbohydrate is table sugar, which is a source of energy but does not provide any nutrients. Fats provide 9 kcal in each gram, in contrast to carbohydrates and proteins, which provide only 4 kcal in each gram. Fiber is supplied primarily by complex carbohydrates.
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