Folate, Iron, Calcium
True/False
MyPlate
Food Safety
Match food with Folate, Iron, or Calcium
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The number of micrograms of folate while pregnant
What is 600?
According the USDHHS (United States Department of Human and Health Services); it is recommended to consume 600 micrograms of folate throughout pregnancy.
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Women who are pregnant can consume up to 2 (8oz.) drinks containing alcohol daily.
False; women who are pregnant should avoid consuming drinks containing alcohol. This can lead to developmental or behavior problems for baby.
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The number of food groups
What is 5? fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy.
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The meat should be reheated before consumption
What is deli meat?
According to the USDA, deli meats should not be consumed and should be avoided during pregnancy.
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What is Folate?
According to the MyPlate, cereals are fortified with folate throughout the United States.
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Cereal is fortified with this nutrient
What is folic acid?
According to MyPlate, cereals and breads are fortified with folic acid throughout the US.
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Decreased consumption of folate can lead to neural tube defects.
What is true? Folate consumption can help prevent neural tube defects.
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The type of grain that should be half your grains.
What is whole grains?
According MyPlate, half of your grains weekly should be whole grains i.e. brown rice, quinoa, brown pasta, etc.
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The healthy fats in seafood
What is omega-3s? Omega 3-s are found in seafood, and pregnant women should consume two servings of fish per week.
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What is iron?
According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, lean red meats, poultry, and fish are excellent sources of iron and protein.
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The mineral that build's the fetuses bone and teeth
What is calcium?
According to American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, calcium is the mineral the builds the fetuses bones and teeth.
300
Frozen vegetables are considered higher in sodium.
False; frozen vegetables have the same amounts of sodium as compared to fresh vegetables and contain the same amount of nutrients.
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The edamame soybean belongs to this food group
What is vegetables?
Edemame soybeans are in the vegetable food group category.
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The chemical in seafood to avoid
What is mercury?
Mercury is a chemical that has been found in seafood and linked to harming the nervous system of the fetus.
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What is Calcium?
According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 1 cup of yogurt is equal to 1 daily serving of Calcium.
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The amount of daily servings for calcium
What is three?
According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, during pregnancy women should should be consuming 3 daily servings of calcium.
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Flaxseed oil is a good source of Omega 6's
What is false? Flaxseed oil is a good source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids according of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
400
These two food groups should be half your plate
What are vegetables and fruits?
According to MyPlate, half your plate should be fruits and vegetables.
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The type of cheese to avoid
What is soft cheese?
According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics unpasteurized soft cheeses and other milk products should be avoided to prevent getting listerosis.
400
What is Folate?
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, peanuts are a strong source of folate.
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The mineral that is found in lean red meats, poultry, and fish.
What is iron?
According to MyPlate, iron can be found in red meats, poultry, fish, eggs, etc.
500
Beans and peas provide iron, potassium, and fiber.
What is true?
According to USDA, beans peas contain protein, iron, potassium, and fiber. They can be placed in both the vegetable and protein food group.
500
This group should be mostly low-fat or fat-free
What is dairy?
According to MyPlate, one should aim towards consuming low-fat and fat-free dairy products and stray away from whole milk options.
500
The parasite that can cats can spread from touching the litterbox
What is toxoplasmosis?
- According to the FDA, mom’s can get toxoplasmosis from touching the cat’s feces while cleaning the litterbox.
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Prune Juice
What is Iron?
According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Prune Juice is one the major sources of iron.