The most common single nutrient deficiency today is iron deficiency. Conventionally, the risk of iron deficiency is thought to be lowest right after child birth. However recent research has shown that the prevalence of iron deficiency and anemia is growing, especially among low income women. The standard American diet is insufficient to meet the iron needs of pregnant women. If left unsupplemented, most women are at risk of developing iron deficiency during pregnancy.
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