2. Married woman to prepare the pregnancy Iron requirements are greater in pregnancy than in the nonpregnant state.

Although iron requirements are reduced in the first trimester because of the absence of menstruation, they rise steadily thereafter; the total requirement of a 55- g woman is appro!imately "### mg. $ranslated into daily needs, the requirement is appro!imately #.% mg &e in the first trimester, between ' and 5 mg in the second trimester, and () mg in the third trimester. Absorpti*e beha*ior changes accordingly+ a reduction in iron absorption in the first trimester is followed by a progressi*e rise in absorption throughout the remainder of pregnancy. ,o, our ad*ise to married woman for pregnancy preparation is to educate her to ha*e a pre*ention for iron deficiency. -re*enti*e supplementation aimed at impro*ing the iron status of all women of childbearing age. .i e all supplementation strategies, howe*er, this approach has the drawbac of depending on deli*ery systems and good compliance. /n a long-term basis, iron fortification offers the most cost-effecti*e option for the future.

'.0utrition is important for healthy aging 0utrition is a ey factor in health throughout the life span, and a *ital contributor to the o*erall health of seniors. 1hen compared to younger age groups, seniors ha*e higher needs for protein, *itamins and minerals; howe*er, they also usually need fewer calories than younger adults. 2hoosing food that meets dietary needs is increasingly important as people age. &or seniors, healthy eating plays an important role in pre*enting chronic diseases and maintaining good health and functional autonomy. -aired with physical acti*ity, healthy dietary practices are critical for seniors to remain independent, maintain their quality of life and reduce ris of de*eloping chronic conditions. 1hen loo ing healthy eating for seniors, it is important to recogni3e that they are a unique group with respect to attitudes and eating habits, determinants of nutritional status, *ulnerability to energy and nutritional deficiencies, and pre*alence of nutritional problems.