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).
A new proposal from the World Health Organization says people should try to limit their sugar consumption to 6 teaspoons per day. (Los Angeles Times). Karen Kaplan. The World Health Organization is challenging you to eat no more than six teaspoons of sugar per day.In a new guideline on sugar consumption, the United Nationsâ health agency reiterates its 2002 recommendation that no more than 10% of daily calories come in the form of sugar. new proposal from the World Health Organization says people should try to limit their sugar consumption to 6 teaspoons per day. (Los Angeles Times). Karen Kaplan. The World Health Organization is challenging you to eat no more than six teaspoons of sugar per day.