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Pregnancy Nutrition

  1. How should my diet change now that I am pregnant?
  2. What are the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) for pregnant women?
  3. Should I take a multi-vitamin during my pregnancy?
  4. I’ve heard that I will need iron supplements. Is that true?
  5. What about Folic Acid?
  6. Should I avoid drinking alcohol while I am pregnant?
  7. Should I avoid caffeine?
  8. What should I make sure to include in my diet?
  9. Why do pregnant women crave certain foods?
  10. Do I really need to "eat for two?"
  11. What about diabetes and pregnancy?
  12. How much weight should I gain during my pregnancy?
  13. Is it difficult to lose weight after pregnancy?
  14. Why do I get morning sickness and nausea, and what can I do about it?
  15. Is it safe for me to exercise during pregnancy?
  16. What types of exercise are best when I’m pregnant?
  17. What should I be careful about when it comes to exercising?

How should my diet change now that I am pregnant?

Even before pregnancy begins, nutrition is a primary factor in the health of mother and baby. If you are eating a well-balanced diet before you become pregnant, you will only need to make a few changes to meet the nutritional needs of pregnancy.

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), pregnant women should increase their usual servings of a variety of foods from the four basic food groups to include the following:

  • Four or more servings of fruits and vegetables for vitamins and minerals
  • Four or more servings of whole-grain or enriched bread and cereal for energy
  • Four or more servings of milk and milk products for calcium
  • Three or more servings of meat, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts, dried beans and peas for protein
  • Eating a well-balanced diet while you are pregnant will help to keep you and your baby healthy. Most physicians agree that the Recommended Daily Allowances (RDAs), except those for iron, can be obtained through a proper diet.


 

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