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).
The recommended daily sugar intake pertains to the amount of added sugars you consume. The American Heart Association suggests limiting added sugars to 6 teaspoons a day for women and 9 teaspoons a day for men. Keep in mind that added sugar takes many forms on ingredient lists, including high-fructose corn syrup, cane sugar, molasses, honey and fruit concentrate.