Question

Which dietary change would be best for a woman who is expecting her first child?

increasing legumes and soy products
increasing calories and carbohydrates
increasing iron-rich foods and vitamin supplements
increasing water and foods with vitamins D and B12

Answer 1

Increasing iron-rich foods and taking vitamin supplements.

Rationale: Pregnancy increases iron needs (to expand maternal blood volume and support the fetus) and requires key micronutrients—especially folic acid (to prevent neural-tube defects) and iron—so a prenatal vitamin plus iron-rich foods is recommended.