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