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joblessjake

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During pregnancy, a woman is no longer experiencing iron
  losses due to menstruation, yet the RDA for iron increases to
  27 mg/d. Explain this recommendation.

Question 2

A carbohydrate is an organic compound made up of one or more sugar molecules.
 
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



Ahernandez18

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Answer to Question 1

During pregnancy, the RDA for iron increases to support the
increased needs of the mother and the fetus. Fetal needs
include sufficient iron for growth and development. Needs of
the mother include energy production and support of tissue
growth. Impaired iron status during pregnancy increases risk
of delivering low-birth-weight babies or premature babies,
and even increased risk of maternal death.

Answer to Question 2

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