A 21-year-old patient presents for her first prenatal visit….
A 21-year-old patient presents for her first prenatal visit. When discussing nutrition in pregnancy, the patient notes she eats the following in a typical day: Breakfast: Scrambled eggs and toast with unpasteurized orange juice Lunch: Submarine sandwich with deli meat, American cheese, and vegetables, not toasted Dinner: Steak, rare, asparagus, and mashed potatoes What items are important to discuss?