Healthy Eating
Vitamins/Minerals
Limit or avoid
100
It is recommended to follow Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating while pregnant. T or F
What is TRUE! Half the plate for fruit and veg, 1/4 for protein, 1/4 for grains.
100
Folate found in food helps the baby build new cells, helping to reduce the risk of birth defects (e.g. brain, spinal cord) T or F
What is TRUE! Green vegetables, beans and lentils,
100
Too much vitamin A is harmful to your baby. T or F
What is TRUE! Found in organ meats (e.g. liver), Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin that is stored in the body so its possible to have toxic levels
200
It is best to drink this fluid when thirsty.
What is water! Milk is also important to get calcium and vitamin D. Juice and pop are full of sugar. Energy drinks contain caffeine.
200
Different types of iron in food get absorbed differently in the body. T or F
What is true!
200
It is better to have herbal tea vs regular teas. T or F
What is..it depends on which herbal tea.
300
A prenatal vitamin, in addition to healthy eating helps a woman to meet the higher need for folic acid and iron during pregnancy. T or F
What is TRUE! It is recommended to have 400 mcg of folic acid and 16-20 mg of iron.
300
In addition to building bones and teeth, calcium is needed for heart, nerves and muscles to grow. T or F
What is TRUE!
300
It is okay to have 4 cups of coffee per day. T or F
What is false? 2 cups or 300 mg of caffeine is the limit recommended by Health Canada