15 Nutrition

Question 1

Folic acid

Answer 1

0.4 mcg recommenedl 0.6 in pregnancy

Question 2

weight gain during pregnancy

Answer 2

25-35 lb
should gain about 2 to 4 pounds during the first three months (embryonic statge) you’re pregnant and 1 pound a week during the rest of your pregnancy (actual fetus growing)

Question 3

Nutrient needs during pregnancy

Answer 3

protein (71 g)
omega 3’s
fluids

Question 4

Mineral needs

Answer 4

Iron 27 mg = recommend take 30 mg prental
Magnesium
Calcium
Zinc: 11 mg iron & folic acid decrease absoprtion
Sodium
Potassium

Question 5

Physical activity during pregnancy

Answer 5

<140 bpm HR

Question 6

Mercury levels

Answer 6

8-12 oz of fish a week low in mercury (shrimp, catfish, salmon, pollock, tuna
About 300-340 g

Question 7

food borne illness:

Answer 7

Listerios, salmonella, Toxoplasmosis

Question 8

Heartburn meds

Answer 8

tums, maalox, gabaseqon

Question 9

weight loss

Answer 9

expect 1.1-2 lb in nonlactating

expect 2.2. lb in lactating