A Pregnant Woman's Diet Consists Almost Entirely of Whole Grain

question 29

Multiple Choice

A pregnant woman's diet consists almost entirely of whole grain breads and cereals,fruits,and vegetables.The nurse would be most concerned about this woman's intake of:

• A) calcium.
• B) protein.
• C) vitamin B₁₂.
• D) folic acid.

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