A nurse is conducting a community health-education program for Hispanic women ages 18 to 35.Which of the following items should the nurse recommend that they increase in their diet on a daily basis? (Select all that apply.)

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A blood loss of 2 to 4 mL per day (1 to 2 mg of iron) can cause iron deficiency anemia; young women who do not eat a healthy diet and have heavy periods or use nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs are specifically at risk for iron deficiency anemia.The CDC and USDHHS recommend that all women of childbearing age consume 0.4 mg of folic acid daily to reduce the risk of fetal neural tube defects (FND), including spina bifida.Most adolescents and adult women fail to meet their calcium requirements, placing them at risk for osteoporosis and bone fractures in later life.Most adults tend to exceed recommended levels of sodium in their diet especially if they consume prepared foods or snack foods.Women of childbearing age frequently consume a diet deficient in calcium, iron, and folic acid.

A Nurse Is Conducting a Community Health-Education Program for Hispanic