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).
How to Reduce Your Sugar Intake. If youâd like to reduce the amount of sugar in your diet, there are several easy ways to get started: 1. Limit Processed Foods. Whether cane sugar or high fructose corn syrup, foods that come in a box, can, or jar overwhelmingly contain a great amount of added sugars.ne easy way to cut sugar out of your diet is to simply not buy it. Or if you must, buy in small quantities. If those sodas, cookies, and fruit juices arenât in the house, youâre not going to be tempted to consume them.