A 28-year-old woman at 10 weeks of gestation attends the GP for booking. She is a vegan and does not take any supplements. She asks about nutritional ...

Question

A 28-year-old woman at 10 weeks of gestation attends the GP for booking. She is a vegan and does not take any supplements. She asks about nutritional considerations in pregnancy. Which is the single most important nutrient she is at risk of being deficient in?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12

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Calcium

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Iron

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Omega-3 fatty acids

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Protein

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Vitamin B12 Deficiency Risk in Vegan Pregnancy

A 28-year-old woman at 10 weeks of gestation attends the GP for booking. She is a vegan and does not take any supplements. She asks about nutritional considerations in pregnancy. Which is the single most important nutrient she is at risk of being deficient in?