Question

question 75 (1 point)
noor just found out that she is pregnant. noor will need
a) to begin prenatal health care appointments by the 26th week of preg
b) to refrain from alcohol consumption after the first trimester of pregr
c) to avoid consuming foods high in iron.
d) to consume about 300 additional calories a day.

Explanation:

• Option A: Prenatal care should start as early as possible, not by the 26th week. Early prenatal care helps monitor the health of the mother and fetus, detect any potential problems early, and provide necessary guidance.
• Option B: Alcohol should be avoided throughout pregnancy, not just after the first trimester. Alcohol can cross the placenta and harm the developing fetus, leading to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
• Option C: Iron - rich foods are important during pregnancy. Iron is needed for the production of hemoglobin (to carry oxygen) in both the mother and the developing fetus. A pregnant woman is at risk of iron - deficiency anemia, so avoiding iron - rich foods is incorrect.
• Option D: During pregnancy, especially in the second and third trimesters, a woman needs about 300 additional calories per day to support the growth and development of the fetus.

Answer:

D. to consume about 300 additional calories a day.