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Advise women of childbearing age to:
- Increase consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, and wash all before eating to reduce pesticide consumption and bacterial exposure.
- Consume whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk products.
- Consume lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts.
- Reduce consumption of foods high in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium and added sugars.
- Reduce consumption of processed and canned foods.