The client is planning to begin trying to conceive a child. What foods should the nurse recommend be included in the client's daily intake?
1. Potatoes, tomatoes, and sweet potatoes
2. Dark green vegetables, lean beef, and eggs
3. Liver, legumes, and citrus fruits
4. Whole grains, yeast breads, and milk
2. Dark green vegetables, lean beef, and eggs
Rationale:
To promote a healthy pregnancy, women planning to attempt conception are encouraged to increase their daily intake of folic acid. This will reduce the incidence of neural tube defects. Milk, potatoes, and tomatoes are sources of vitamin B6. Liver and legumes provide a source of biotin. Citrus fruits provide vitamin C, while whole grains are a source of folic acid, yeast bread is a source of panotothenic acid, and milk is a source of calcium and vitamin D.
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