Health Promotion and Maintenance Q 100

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Which selection would provide the most calcium for the client who is 4 months pregnant?

  

     A. A granola bar

     B. A bran muffin C. A cup of yogurt

     C. A cup of yogurt

     D. A glass of fruit juice

    

    

Correct Answer: C. A cup of yogurt

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The food with the most calcium is the yogurt, which has approximately 400 mg of calcium. A growing baby needs a considerable amount of calcium to develop. If the mother does not consume enough calcium to sustain the needs of the developing baby, the body will take calcium from the bones, decreasing bone mass and putting the mother at risk for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis causes dramatic thinning of the bone, resulting in weak, brittle bones that can easily be broken.

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Option A: Eat a variety of foods to get all the nutrients you need. Recommended daily servings include 6-11 servings of breads and grains, two to four servings of fruit, four or more servings of vegetables, four servings of dairy products, and three servings of protein sources (meat, poultry, fish, eggs or nuts).Consume fats and sweets sparingly.

Option B: Choose foods high in fiber that are enriched, such as whole-grain breads, cereals, beans, pasta and rice, as well as fruits and vegetables. Although it’s best to get fiber from foods, taking a fiber supplement can help get the necessary amount.

Option D: A glass of fruit juice is mainly rich in vitamin C and fiber. Choose at least one good source of vitamin C every day, such as oranges, grapefruits, strawberries, honeydew, papaya, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, green peppers, tomatoes, and mustard greens. Pregnant women need 80 – 85 mg of vitamin C a day.

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