The most common nutrient deficiency in pregnant women is:

1.calcium.
2.iron.
3.iodine.
4.vitamin A.


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a. Pepsinogen b. Gastric mucosa c. Upper esophageal sphincter d. Lower esophageal sphincter e. Duodenum

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The nutrient that has the greatest influence on blood glucose levels is _____

a. protein b. fat c. carbohydrate d. calcium e. ketones

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Which of the following is NOT a common feature of nonfood cravings during pregnancy?

a. They are especially common in African-Americans b. They are often associated with iron-deficiency anemia c. They commonly include consumption of freezer frost and clay d. They are known to lead to premature delivery and to low-birth-weight infants

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What percentage of the U.S. population exceeds the recommended intake for sodium?

a. 50 b. 60 c. 70 d. 80 e. 90

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