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Weight Gain and Calories
Limitations/What to Avoid
Vitamins/Minerals
Importance of Diet
100
On average the placenta weighs:
What is 1.5 lbs
100
The maximum amount of caffeine that it is safe to consume per day
What is 200 mg
100
This vitamin/mineral deficiency during pregnancy may result in neural tube defects, brain and heart defects, and cleft palate within the baby
What is Folate
100
It is a major part of the central nervous system (brain and spinal chord) and it accumulates into the brain of the fetus during the last trimester for the optimal functioning of the central nervous system
What is DHA
200
The recommended weight gain per week for a woman with a healthy pre-pregnancy weight in their 3rd trimester
What is 1-2 lbs per week
200
A toxic element that accumulates in fish
What is Mercury
200
Eggs, salmon, beef, pork chops, lamb, ham, turkey, bean are milk are good dietary sources of
What is Choline
200
Maternal stores of these may deplete during pregnancy due to increase use of these by the fetus; therefore, pregnant moms should consume high amounts of these
What is EPA and DHA
300
In terms of pregnancy weight gain distribution, most of the weight gain is attributed to
What is 7 lbs is attributed to maternal stores of fat, protein, and other nutrients
300
This condition can result from drinking during pregnancy
What is fetal alcohol syndrome
300
This vitamin/mineral is needed for fetal skeletal mineralization and maintenance of bone health within the mother
What is Calcium
300
There is no evidence that the consumption of this is harmful to pregnancy, however they are poor sources of nutrients
What are artificial sweeteners
400
The recommended total weight gain for a women with a healthy pre-pregnancy weight
What is 25-35 lbs
400
Pregnant women are more likely to contract this food bourne illness
What is Listeria
400
Pregnant women require an additional 1 gram of this vitamin/mineral during pregnancy
What is Iron
400
Harsh outcomes from these conditions include preterm delivery, growth restriction, respiratory stress syndrome, fetal death, and maternal death
What are diabetes and preeclampsia
500
The recommended caloric intake per day for the first trimester of pregnancy?
What is 1,800 calories per day
500
Types of fish that have low levels of Mercury
What is tilapia, catfish, salmon, & shrimp
500
Good dietary sources of folate include
What is leafy greens, oranges, orange/pineapple/papaya juice, dried beans, bread, pasta, rice, & fortified cereals
500
Nutritional recommendations for preeclampsia include:
What is adequate calcium and Vitamin D intake, adequate fiber of more than 21 g/day, unsaturated fats, low GI foods, 3 regular meals with snacks, and high intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains