Patricia is pregnant with her first child and she is concerned about her physical appearance and the weight she knows she will gain as her pregnancy progresses. She seeks out the assistance of a registered dietitian. What guidance did the dietitian likely give her?

A. She should follow standard guidelines to increase her calorie intake by about 750-1000 kilocalories per day.
B. She should supplement with high doses of vitamin A to support fetal eye development.
C. She should insure she gets enough iron and calcium because the fetus will compete with her for iron and calcium if her intake is insufficient.
D. Now that she has confirmed her pregnancy, she should get 400 micrograms of folate per day either from food or supplements.


Answer: C

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