Which of the following is FALSE regarding iron nutrition in pregnancy?
a. The mineral is conserved during this period
b. Absorption of the mineral increases due to higher blood transferrin
c. Most women enter pregnancy with adequate stores of the mineral
d. Stores of the mineral are transferred to the fetus even with low dietary intake
c
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A. selenium. B. iodine. C. zinc. D. iron.
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a. 5% b. 10% c. 15% d. 20% e. 25%
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