A pregnant woman's diet consists almost entirely of whole grain breads and cereals, fruits, and vegetables. The nurse should be most concerned about this woman's intake of
a. Calcium
b. Protein
c. Vitamin B12
d. Folic acid
C
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A Depending upon the woman's food choices this diet may be adequate in calcium.
B Protein needs can be sufficiently met by a vegetarian diet.
C This diet is consistent with that followed by a strict vegetarian (vegan). Vegans
consume only plant products. Because vitamin B12 is found in foods of animal origin,
this diet is deficient in vitamin B12 .
D The nurse should be more concerned with the woman's intake of vitamin B12 due to
her dietary restrictions. Folic acid needs can be met by enriched bread products.
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