A pregnant woman needs ample carbohydrate intake to _____

a. raise blood glucose levels
b. fuel the fetal brain and spare protein needed for fetal growth
c. provide adequate protein
d. increase glycogen stores in the fetus
e. alleviate gastrointestinal distress during the third trimester


b

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The physician biopsied for H. pylori. What is this?

What will be an ideal response?

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Although eating fish supports heart health and fish provides many vitamins and minerals, it is notably poor in ____.?

A) ?iron B) ?protein C) ?unsaturated fats D) ?omega-3 fatty acids

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The RDA for vitamin C _____.

a. Is the same for men and women b. Can be met in one serving of many fruits and vegetables c. Is 60 milligrams a day for women d. Is based on iron requirements e. Is slightly lower for cigarette smokers

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