Which statement is false regarding nutritional requirements for pregnancy?
A) Calcium is necessary for bone development in the fetus and bone maintenance in the mother.
B) Folic acid is important to prevent birth defects, especially those concerning neural development.
C) Protein is not important for fetal growth during the second and third trimester.
D) Iron is important for increased hemoglobin production to maintain the increased blood volume.

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Protein is very important for fetal growth especially during the second and third trimesters.

Which Statement Is False Regarding Nutritional Requirements for Pregnancy