Explanation The explanation for the correct answer: Option (d) is given as increasing iron absorption. Statistics reveal a 15% increase in the iron absorption during late pregnancy which indicates that the bodies of pregnant women meet out the increased demand for iron by way of increasing its absorption. Hence option (d) is the correct answer. The explanation for the incorrect answer: Option (a) is given as triggering food cravings. Food cravings during pregnancy are caused by hormonal changes occurring during this time. The sudden surge of cravings is thus linked to pregnancy hormones. So, option (a) is incorrect. Option (b) is given as reducing physical activity. Physical activity is considered a must during pregnancy period (except for some specific clinical conditions)...

A pregnant woman requires more iron to make extra hemoglobin for the baby’s blood. The increased iron is available to the body via the intake of either iron supplements or food rich in iron. The body caters to the additional demand for iron by increasing the absorption of supplemented iron.

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A pregnant woman requires more iron to make extra hemoglobin for the baby’s blood. The increased iron is available to the body via the intake of either iron supplements or food rich in iron. The body caters to the additional demand for iron by increasing the absorption of supplemented iron.

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