The risk of iron-deficiency anemia is highest for women who: 1  Are pregnant. Iron-deficiency anemia affects one in six pregnant women.1 You need more iron during pregnancy to support your unborn babyâs development. 2  Have heavy menstrual periods.
Letâs sum up what weâve learned in this chapterâ¦. 1  Choose fats found in fish, nuts, and vegetables. 2  Know your limits on fats, salt, and sugars. 3  Use the Nutrition Facts label on foods.  Choose and prepare foods and beverages with little salt (sodium) and/or added sugars (caloric sweeteners).
'Eat no more than SEVEN teaspoons of sugar a day': Government advisers tell families to slash intake by HALF (to less than one can of Coke) 1  The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition reviewed sugar guidelines. 2  Advises adults restrict intake to 30g a day - seven teaspoons or cubes.