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).
Things to remember. 1  Sugar is a form of carbohydrate that the body converts to glucose. 2  Limit soft drinks as they are linked to obesity in children. 3  Small amounts of sugar, as part of a meal, are okay.  Limit foods and drinks with high amounts of added sugar.