Chapter 4 Nutrition

Question 1

Folic acid

Answer 1

Crucial for neurologic development and the prevention of fetal neural tube detects

•600 mcg daily

Question 2

Recommended weight gain

Answer 2

11.3 to 15.9 kg (25 to 35 lbs)

(1 to 4.4 lbs düng the first trimester and 1 lb per week for the last two trimesters)

Question 3

Increase calories

Answer 3

340 calories a day for second trimester

452 calories a day for third trimester

Breast feeding clients should add 450 to 50 calories a day

Question 4

Calcium

Answer 4

1000 mg a day

High Ca foods: milk, calcium fortified soy milk, fortified orange juice, nuts, legumes and dark green leafy vegetables

8 to 10 glasses of fluid recommended daily (water and milk)

Limit caffeine. NO MORE THAN 200mg a day

Question 5

Iron

Answer 5

High iron foods: beef liver, red meats, fish, poultry, dried peas and beans, fortified cereals and breads

• milk and caffeine interfere with absorption of iron supplements

Stool softener might be needed to decrease constipation