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) Adults should restrict the amount of sugar in their diet to just seven teaspoons or cubes - half what is currently recommended, experts today advised the Government.