(a) Name two nutrients that are especially important during pregnancy. [2] (b) State why each of the nutrients you named in (a) is important for a pregnant ...
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(a) Name two nutrients that are especially important during pregnancy. [2]
(b) State why each of the nutrients you named in (a) is important for a pregnant woman. [4]
(c) Suggest two foods that a pregnant woman should try to eat regularly. Give a reason for each choice. [4]
Answer Details
(a) Name two nutrients important during pregnancy. [2]
One mark each (max 2):
- Iron (1)
- Folic acid/folate (1)
- Calcium (1)
- Vitamin D (1)
- Protein (1)
(b) State why each is important for a pregnant woman. [4]
Two marks per nutrient (max 4):
Iron:
- Needed to make extra blood for the mother and baby (1)
- Helps prevent anaemia which causes tiredness (1)
Folic acid:
- Helps prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida in the baby (1)
- Especially important in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy (1)
Calcium:
- Needed for the development of the baby's bones and teeth (1)
- If the mother does not get enough calcium, it will be taken from her own bones (1)
(c) Suggest two foods and give a reason for each. [4]
One mark for food, one mark for reason (max 4):
- Green leafy vegetables such as spinach (1) - good source of iron and folic acid (1)
- Milk or cheese (1) - provides calcium for the baby's bones and teeth (1)
- Lean red meat (1) - provides iron and HBV protein for growth (1)
- Wholegrain bread or cereals (1) - provides B vitamins, iron and dietary fibre (1)
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