Question 1

Plant iron is _____ to absorb than animal iron.

Accepted Answer

Easier · 2-3× harder (non-heme vs heme) · Identical

Question 2

Which trick boosts plant iron absorption by 2-3×?

Accepted Answer

Eating it with calcium · Pairing with vitamin C (lemon, amla, tomato) · Drinking tea with it

Question 3

Vitamin B12 supplementation in vegan pregnancy is _____.

Accepted Answer

Optional · Non-negotiable — 10 mcg/day minimum · Only if fatigued

Question 4

Best vegan source of DHA omega-3?

Accepted Answer

Flaxseed oil · Algae oil supplement · Walnuts

Question 5

Which is the most-missed nutrient in vegan pregnancy after B12?

Accepted Answer

Calcium · Choline · Vitamin C

Question 6

Is the 'complete protein at every meal' rule still considered correct?

Accepted Answer

Yes — must combine at every meal · No — body pools amino acids over 24 hours

Question 7

South Asian + Indian vegetarian pregnancy has a particularly high rate of which deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C · Iron / B12 / vitamin D — all three · Protein only

Question 8

Can a well-planned vegan pregnancy meet all baby's nutritional needs?

Accepted Answer

Yes — confirmed by Academy of Nutrition + Dietetics, NHS, ACOG · Only with prescription supplements · No — dairy + eggs are essential