The RDA for iron during pregnancy increases greatly. To reach this level the pregnant woman may ________.
A. need to decrease her intake of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables which would lower the bioavailability of iron
B. need to take a prenatal iron supplement
C. need to avoid cooking in iron cookware
D. need to double or triple the number of multivitamin-mineral tablets taken every day
Answer: B
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