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New prenatal diet guidance raises weight gain ranges and iron need
A National Academy panel updates prenatal nutrition guidance. Normal weight gains now 25 35 pounds with higher targets for underweight and twin pregnancies. Iron supplementation is advised, plus zinc and copper when iron is used, and folic acid only for at risk women.
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Food and Nutrition Board
National Research Council
Institute of Medicine
American Dietetic Association
Denver
Carol Suttor
Janet King
University of California, Berkeley
King
Lindsay Allen
University of Connecticut
Allen
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