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Which two nutrients do we see a 50% increase in the rda from pre-pregnancy to pregnancy?

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Folic acid and the calcium are the two nutrients which increase 50% in Recommended Dietary Allowance . Folate increases during the first trimester and increase in folate reduces the risk of neural tube defects .Calcium is available in milk, cheese, yoghurt, legumes. Low levels of calcium increases the risk of osteoporosis particularly after menopause.

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