Corrina is a 25-year-old pregnant woman.Her need for _____ is 50% higher than before she became pregnant.

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Pregnant women require more folate to help prevent birth defects in their developing babies, and their need for folate is 50% higher than before pregnancy. While calcium and vitamin D are also important during pregnancy for building strong bones and teeth, and vitamin C is necessary for a healthy immune system, none of these have been specified as needing a 50% increase in intake during pregnancy.

Corrina Is a 25-Year-Old Pregnant Woman