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Antenatal care is an important component of maternal and child health care because appropriate care during pregnancy promotes the health of the mother, supports normal fetal growth and development, and helps prevent complications. Antenatal advice should particularly focus on a nutritious diet, iron and folic acid supplementation, and management of common minor ailments during pregnancy. A pregnant woman requires a balanced and adequate diet to meet the increased nutritional requirements of pregnancy. The diet should include cereals and millets, pulses, milk and milk products, green leafy vegetables, seasonal fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, and suitable sources of protein. Foods rich in iron, such as green leafy vegetables, pulses, legumes, jaggery, meat and fortified foods, should be encouraged. Vitamin C-rich foods such as citrus fruits, guava and tomatoes improve absorption of iron. Adequate calcium and protein are also necessary for maternal health ____ __________ ____ ______ __________ ________ _________ ___ ________.
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