Quiz: Pregnancy Nutrition IQ

1

Which nutrient do women need to take before they get pregnant to prevent a birth defect called spina bifida?
- Folic Acid
- Vitamin A
- Calcium
2

A pregnant woman needs to drink more water than a woman who isn’t pregnant.
- True
- False
3

It is OK for a pregnant to go on a diet without talking to her doctor first.
- True
- False
4

Which metal can contaminate fish so much that fish should be avoided during pregnancy?
- Iron
- Silicon
- Mercury
5

Which mineral is frequently deficient in pregnant women because a woman’s body produces more blood than usual during pregnancy?
- Iron
- Zinc
- Magnesium
6

Most women get enough vitamins and minerals from their food so a prenatal vitamin is unnecessary.
- True
- False
7

This vitamin can cause birth defects if taken in excessive amounts:
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin A
- Thiamine
8

Alcohol should be avoided during pregnancy.
- True
- False
9

It is OK for a pregnant woman to eat a very low fat diet when she is pregnant
- True
- False

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