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Pregnancy diet: Focus on these essential nutrients
Folate and folic acid — Prevent birth defects
Vitamin D — Promote bone strength
Protein — Promote growth
Iron — Prevent iron deficiency anemia
Supplements — Ask your health care provider
Folate and folic acid — Help prevent brain and spinal cord conditions present at birth
Calcium — Strengthen bones
Vitamin D — Supports bone strength
Protein — supports growth
Iron — Helps prevent iron deficiency anemia
Supplements — Ask your health care professional
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Folate and folic acid — Help prevent brain and spinal cord conditions present at birth
Calcium — Strengthen bones
Vitamin D — Supports bone strength
Protein — supports growth
Iron — Helps prevent iron deficiency anemia
Supplements — Ask your health care professional
Vitamin D — Promote bone strength
Protein — Promote growth
Iron — Prevent iron deficiency anemia
Supplements — Ask your health care provider
Folate and folic acid — Help prevent brain and spinal cord conditions present at birth
Calcium — Strengthen bones
Vitamin D — Supports bone strength
Protein — supports growth
Iron — Helps prevent iron deficiency anemia
Supplements — Ask your health care professional
Content
Folate and folic acid — Help prevent brain and spinal cord conditions present at birth
Calcium — Strengthen bones
Vitamin D — Supports bone strength
Protein — supports growth
Iron — Helps prevent iron deficiency anemia
Supplements — Ask your health care professional
Vitamin D — Supports bone strength
Vitamin D works with calcium to help build your baby's bones and teeth.
How much you need: 600 international units (IU) a day
Good sources: Fatty fish, such as salmon, is a great source of vitamin D. Other options include fortified milk and orange juice.
| Food | Serving size | Vitamin D content |
|---|---|---|
| Fish | 3 oz. (85 g) cooked sockeye salmon | 570 IU |
| Milk | 1 cup (236-240 mL) skim milk | 100 IU |
| Juice | 8 oz. (237 mL) calcium- and vitamin D-fortified orange juice | 100 IU |
| Eggs | 1 large hard-boiled egg (50 g) | 43.5 IU |
| Based on FoodData Central. | ||
