diet and health

Question 1

what to avoid during pregnancy

Answer 1

salt - high blood pressure
alcohol - foetal alcohol syndrome
raw eggs, unpasteurised cheese and pate - salmonella - risk of miscarriage

Question 2

dietary requriements for pregnant women - folic acid

Answer 2

-reduces risk of neural tube defects, e.g. spina bifida
-fortified cereals, oranges, eggs

Question 3

dietary requriements for pregnant women - protein

Answer 3

-new cells and tissues
-meat, fish, eggs

Question 4

dietary requriements for pregnant women - calcium

Answer 4

-health bones and teeth
-increase intake by up to 40%
-milk, yoghurt, cheese

Question 5

dietary requriements for pregnant women - iron

Answer 5

-healthy blood in mother
-prevents anaemia in baby
-meat, dark green vegtables

Question 6

dietary requriements for pregnant women - fibre

Answer 6

-prevents constipation
-wholemeal products, e.g. brown bread, rice, pasta