Quiz: Pregnancy Food Facts: What's Safe to Eat?
Medically Reviewed by Traci C. Johnson, MD on November 18, 2022
Question 1/15
Which craving could be a sign something important is missing from your diet?
- Chocolate
- Carrots
- Ice
- Cheeseburgers
Question 2/15
Which of the following cheeses should you avoid during pregnancy?
- Gouda
- Feta
- Romano
- Mozzarella
Question 3/15
If you eat a lot of carrots during pregnancy, your baby is likely to enjoy carrots, too.
- True
- False
Question 4/15
Eating spicy food can bring on labor.
- True
- False
Question 5/15
You shouldn't have caffeine when you're pregnant.
- True
- False
Question 6/15
Since they don’t contain caffeine, most herbal teas are a good substitute for coffee when you're pregnant.
- True
- False
Question 7/15
When should you start taking a folic acid supplement?
- As soon as you find out you're pregnant
- When you start trying to get pregnant
- Even when you’re not trying to get pregnant
Question 8/15
Hot dogs and sausages are OK to eat during pregnancy, as long as they are cooked and steaming hot.
- True
- False
Question 9/15
Ginger may help morning sickness.
- True
- False
Question 10/15
Which of the following is not safe?
- Eating hard-boiled eggs
- Eating Caesar salad made with raw eggs
- Eating pasteurized egg products
Question 11/15
Which of the following is usually safe if you’re pregnant?
- Refrigerated paté
- Prepackaged chicken salad
- Refrigerated smoked salmon
- Canned or potted meat spreads
Question 12/15
A healthy diet during pregnancy is all your body needs to get enough iron.
- True
- False
Question 13/15
Expecting vegan moms may have a hard time getting enough:
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin B12
- Iron
- All of the above
Question 14/15
Raw sprouts are safe to eat when you’re pregnant.
- True
- False
Question 15/15
Which of the following fish is safe during pregnancy?
- King mackerel
- Catfish
- Swordfish
- Tilefish