Food and nutrition

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  • Created by: Harry
  • Created on: 13-05-12 15:50

Pregnant women: 

Need to supply nutrients for growing fetus.

Calcium and Vitamin D: Skelton of fetus is gradually being made and calcium begins to be laid down in the last three months of pregnancy. The Vitamin D is essential to absorb this calcium. Calcium comes from mothers blood supply, younger mothers will need more calcium as they haven't reached peak bone mass.

Iron: Volume of blood in…

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