What are the protein needs for pregnancy? Minimum carbohydrate needs? What about fat intake?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Protein needs to increase 1.1.g/kg/body weight. Carbohydrate intake is at least 175 g/day.
Fat intake remains the same

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According to the Nutrition Facts panel, Bran Flakes with Raisins cereal is an excellent source of which nutrient?

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a. Vitamin A
b. Calcium
c. Protein
d. Iron

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Performing weight-bearing exercise can

A. strengthen bones. B. increase intestinal absorption of zinc. C. reduce the body's need for iron. D. delay the development of goiter.

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_____ is/are not associated with increased risk of osteoporosis

a. Smoking b. Certain medications c. A history of eating disorders d. Low circulating estrogen e. Strenuous activity

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Which of the following is a similarity between linoleic acid and linolenic acid?

A) Both have 20 carbon atoms. B) Both are essential fatty acids. C) Both are omega-6 fatty acids. D) Both have one double bond.

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