Serving Size
Nutrients
Pregnancy Woes
Foods and Beverages to Avoid
Vitamins and Minerals
100
Most serving sizes are measure by this measuring tool.
What is a cup?
100
A pregnant woman should consume 2-3 servings of this food group. Examples include meat and legumes.
What is protein?
100
To avoid this common pregnancy ailment, one should eat crackers, dry cereal or pretzel before getting out of bed. Eating small frequent meals and avoiding greasy or fried foods will also help this ailment.
What is morning sickness?
100
This beverage has been linked to premature delivery, mental retardation, birth defects, and low birth weight babies.
What is alcohol?
100
This vitamin is needed to build strong teeth and bones. Also allows the blood to clot normally,, muscles and nerves to function properly, and the heart to beat normally. Sources include dairy products, cream soups, and pudding.
What is calcium?
200
One piece of fruit or vegetable is equivalent to this measurement?
What is 1 cup?
200
A pregnant woman should consume 3-4 servings of this food group. Examples include milk, yogurt, and cheese.
What is calcium or dairy?
200
To avoid this common ailment, you should increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you consume. Drinking 6-8 glasses of water will also help.
What is constipation?
200
Found in coffee, tea, and chocolate, this may directly affect blood flow to the placenta; has been linked to a higher rate of miscarriage; and may directly affect the baby’s developing cells.
What is caffeine?
200
This vitamin assists your body in the use of calcium. It is obtained through sun exposure and is found in fortified milk, eggs, and fish.
What is Vitamin D
300
One cup of this beverage is equivalent to one cup of fruit or vegetables?
What is 100% fruit or vegetable juice?
300

A pregnant woman should consume this number of servings of breads and grains.

What is 6-11 servings?

300
When faced with this problem, you should increase foods eaten with gums (two types dietary fiber) to help absorb the excess water. Examples include applesauce, bananas, white rice, oatmeal, and refined wheat bread.
What is diarrhea?
300
This sweetener crosses the placenta and may remain in fetal tissue.
What is saccharine?
300
This vitamin helps carry oxygen to muscles. It increases resistance to stress and disease. It helps avoid symptoms of tiredness, weakness, irritability, and depression. It is found in enriched grains, lean meats, poultry, fish, and dark green leafy vegetables.
What is iron?
400
Two cups of leafy green vegetables are equivalent to how many cups of vegetables?
What is 1 cup?
400
A pregnant woman should consume 85 mg of Vitamin C on a daily basis. Eating 3 servings or more of this food group will provide this requirement.
What are fruits and vegetables?
400
Eating small frequent meals will help with this ailment; you can also try drinking milk prior to eating.
What is heartburn?
400
Less that 30% of your daily calories should come from this food item.
What is fat?
400
This vitamin helps your body use iron. It is found in fruits and vegetables.
What is Vitamin C
500
¼ cup of nuts are equivalent to this number of servings?
What is 1 serving?
500
This nutrient is needed for DNA and RNA synthesis, and is needed to promote cell growth. It can be found in 2 servings of dark green leafy vegetables, 2-3 servings of fruit, 3 servings of whole grains, and 2 servings of whole grains.
What is folate or folic acid?
500
Before going to the hospital with these contractions, you should drink 3-4 glasses of water and relax.
What is false labor?
500
Fish such as shark, swordfish, king macrel, or tile fish (white snapper) contain high levels of what element?
What is mercury?
500
This is an acceptable substitution for prenatal vitamins.
What are Flintstones?
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