Overview. Aging adults risk vitamin and mineral deficiency as the bodyâs ability to absorb certain nutrients diminishes. Individuals over 50 should pay close attention to the nutritional levels in their diets, particularly of iron and vitamin B12 intakes.
You don't have to give up caffeine while you're pregnant (ACOG 2010, NSWFA 2015, Jahanfar and Jaafar 2013) . However, you should try to cut down if you usually have more than 200mg of caffeine a day.
But the March of Dimes, among other experts, suggests that it is safe to drink one or two cups of caffeinated coffee a day during pregnancy, whereas consuming too much herbal tea (and three or more cups of coffee a day) can be risky and may result in a miscarriage.