Give any 2 reasons (in terms of nutrition) why a pregnant woman may want to consider eating a meat-containing diet
It is difficult to obtain sufficient amounts of vitamin B12, vitamin D, zinc, and iron if a woman is a vegan. If she is a lacto-ovo vegetarian, she can get most of the nutrients. She may need to supplement her iron intake.
Meat and animal products contain all of the essential amino acids. A vegan woman who is allergic to soy products may have a harder time getting all of her essential amino acids from only plant-based foods.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is true about the way we should eat to achieve good nutritional status?
A. Do the best we can but take supplements to fill in the deficient areas. B. Eat only plant products because animal products are bad and generally filled with hormones for animal growth. C. Eat fruits and vegetables because we can get all the nutrients we need from these. D. Eat a wide variety of foods because no single natural food meets all human nutrient needs.
All of the following are true regarding dietary supplements EXCEPT:
a. they can include vitamins, proteins, minerals, enzymes, herbs, and organ tissues. b. this term refers to a product taken by mouth and intended to supplement the diet. c. they are required by the FDA to undergo safety testing before they are sold. d. they are required by the FDA to carry a "Supplements Facts" panel.
Nutrition assessment and counseling should begin during which stage for patients with HIV infection?
a. Diagnosis of HIV b. Presence of opportunistic infection c. Presence of cancer d. End stage