The nurse is preparing an antenatal nutrition class for pregnant women. Which material should be included in the teaching?
1. During pregnancy, consumption of oily fish should be avoided.
2. Dietary protein can only be obtained through consuming dairy, meat, and eggs.
3. Nutritional iodine requirements generally can be met through intake of iodized salt.
4. Iron absorption is generally higher for vegetable products than for animal products.
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Explanation:
1. Oily fish provide the best source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which may reduce the risk of preterm birth, preeclampsia, low birth weight, and enhance fetal and infant brain development.
2. Excluding dairy, meat, and eggs, adequate dietary protein can be obtained by consuming a varied diet with adequate caloric intake and plant-based proteins.
3. Intake of iodized salt generally provides the recommended intake of iodine.
4. Iron absorption is generally higher for animal products than for vegetable products.
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