What are some key nutrients that are needed for pregnancy? What is their role?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Folate and vitamin B12 which are needed to synthesize DNA and fetal and maternal cells ,for example red blood cells, occur at early stage in pregnancy as neural tube forms at 28 days of gestation; protein; essential fatty acids & DHA for brain and eyes; zinc; iron increases maternal blood volume and fetal stores; Vitamin D & calcium needed for normal tooth and bone development
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1.1 cup or less 2.Between 1 and 2 ½ cups 3.Between 2 ½ and 4 cups 4.Between 4 and 5 ½ cups 5.More than 5 ½ cups
Which of the following energy-producing substances does not have an Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR)?
A) The essential fatty acids B) Carbohydrate C) Total fat D) Protein E) Alcohol
Antacids, antidiarrheal agents and analgesics often have which element added?
A) ?cobalt B) ?nickel C) ?vanadium D) ?silicon
Individuals with celiac disease must eat gluten-free foods, which can be made from
A) triticale flour. B) rice flour. C) wheat flour. D) rye flour.