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