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Vitamin B-12 May Prevent Birth Defects
Vitamin B-12 May Prevent Birth Defects
Women of childbearing age (especially those who are pregnant or trying to conceive) are advised to eat 400 mg of folic acid (folate) daily to prevent neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, from occurring in their babies. New research shows that vitamin B12 may also play a role.  
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Portion Distortion Quiz


When you're pregnant or breastfeeding, it's important to make sure you're getting the proper nutrition. After all, you're eating for two! Sure you know which foods are good for you and which are not. But do you know how much of each you should be eating? Knowing portion sizes is as important as knowing how much you should be eating. Are you suffering from portion distortion or are you portion-savvy?

  One slice of bread should be about as big as
a CD
an index card
a deck of playing cards
the palm of your hand

  Which of the following is ONE serving of grains?
1/2 cup of cooked rice or pasta
1 cup of cooked rice or pasta
1 small (3-4 inch) bagel
1 (4-ounce) muffin
2 (4-inch) pancakes

  How big is one serving of peanut butter?
1 tablespoon
2 teaspoons
1 teaspoon
2 tablespoons

  How many ounces are in one serving of meat (chicken, beef, pork, etc.)?
3 ounces
4 ounces (quarter pound)
6 ounces
8 ounces (half pound)

  Which of the following objects is comparable to the size of the one meat serving?
Bar of soap
Index card
Deck of playing cards
Stack of business cards




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