nutrients
meal planning and considerations
pregnancy
vocabulary
100

fats 

which nutrient is the slowest to digest?

100

My plate

a rule that determines how you should portion your plate

100

lysteria 

what is one birth defect that can happen during pregnancy?
100

fetus 

an unborn offspring of a mammal, in particular an unborn human baby more than 8 weeks after conception

200

carbohydrate 

which nutrient is needed to have the most energy throughout the day?

200

Food preparation techniques 

involves safety, utensils and proper cooking

200

neural tube defects 

what are defects that affect the baby's brain and spinal cord?

200

hypertension

blood pressure diseases that commonly occurs is the blood pressure is above 180/120

300

water 

which liquid is the main resource of the body to keep the body functioning properly?

300

food allergies 

an unpleasant and dangerous immune system reaction after a certain food is eaten  

300

3rd trimester

which trimester does the fetus fully develop?

300

Trimester 

a period of months, mainly as a division of the duration of pregnancy

400

protein 

what is the main nutrient in meat and poultry
400

dietary guidelines for Americans 

for Americans provide nutritional advice for Americans who are healthy or at risk for chronic diseases

400

alcohol, tuna, and foods high in fat

what are the main foods to avoid during pregnancy

400

high salt, fat, and cholesterol diet

what are the 3 main causes of hypertension

500

protein 

which nutrient does the human body has over 20 different combinations in amino acid?

500

peanuts

what is the most common foods that result in an unhealthy reaction in the immune system 

500

folic acid 

which nutrient is needed to reduce the risk of neural tube defects and other birth defects?

500

2nd trimester 

which trimester is when over the counter medications are safe?