Nutrition in Pregnancy

Which vitamin/mineral helps prevent birth defects?

• Iron
• Calcium
• Vitamin A
• Folic Acid

 It is recommended that pregnant women get at least 1000mgs/day of _______, to help build healthy bones for mother and baby.

• calcium
• folic acid
• iron
• thaimin

Reduces the risk of birth defects of the brain and spinal cord; referred to as the “neural tube”

• Calcium

• Folic Acid

• Potassium

• Fiber

Many health care providers will not schedule the first appointment before___weeks.

• 6

• 2

• 10

• 8

Which supplement helps prevent neural tube defects?

• Calcium

• Folic Acid

• Zinc

• Iron

It is safe to have more than 2 servings of fish per week?

• True

• False

Which supplement helps prevent anemia and supports the baby's growth and development

• zinc

• vitamin D

• DHA

• iron

Seafood consumption is limited due to the high ___________ content.

• vitamin A

• Protein

• Folic Acid

• mercury

How many servings of fruit should a pregnant mother have daily?

• 2

• 1

• 4

• 6

A healthy diet while pregnant should include Folic Acid, Vitamin A, Zinc, Calcium, Protein, and Iron.

• True

• False