Now that Chloe is pregnant,she will have to increase several nutrients over the recommended daily allowance (RDA)for nonpregnant women.Which of the following nutrients should have the largest percentage increase?
A)Vitamin A
B)Riboflavin
C)Iron
D)Calcium

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During pregnancy, the maternal blood volume increases, and there is a higher demand for iron to produce hemoglobin for both the mother and the baby. Additionally, the fetus needs to build up iron stores for the first six months of life. Hence, the RDA for iron increases to 27 mg/day during pregnancy, compared to 18mg in nonpregnant women. The RDA for other nutrients also increases during pregnancy, but their percentage increase is not as significant as that for iron.

Now That Chloe Is Pregnant,she Will Have to Increase Several