New Dutch guidelines for pregnant women include 5 vitamins & minerals, extra fish
3 years, 6 months ago

New Dutch guidelines for pregnant women include 5 vitamins & minerals, extra fish

NL Times  

Pregnant women should make sure they get enough calcium, iodine and iron, and take folic acid and Vitamin D supplements according to a new set of dietary guidelines from the Dutch Health Council and the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. The importance of folic acid and Vitamin D "is not new, but it appears that many pregnant women do not do this or, for example, start taking folic acid too late," the Health Council stated. "As an alternative to fish, these women can, for example, take a fish fatty acid supplement based on algae.” Pregnant women should also be very careful with their intake of some foods and substances. Pregnant women should be mindful of the intake of other harmful substances, like certain types of fish and herbal teas, lead from tap water, and baked goods that show signs of mold.

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