YES TO VITAMIN AND MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS

Sarah has had a balanced diet during the pregnancy. Her weight is 65 kg
(about 133 pounds) and her height is 5'6''. We discussed prenatal vitamins
and supplements. During pregnancy, she will need a mineral supplementation of iron. What is the recommended elemental iron dosage:

a. 1 gram
b. 30 mg
c. 60 mg
d. 120 mg
e. 240 mg


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