LAB 9-13 Flashcards
Food to limit: FOR PREGGY
Caffeine
∙ Fish
Foods to avoid: preggy
∙ Alcohol
∙ Fish with high levels of mercury
∙ Unpasteurized food
∙ Raw meat
An additional _____kcal for the first six months, and _____kcal during the next six months, are required
for a lactating mother.
500 : 400
Helps the cells grow and repair themselves for baby
Zinc.
Builds blood cells, and helps the brain develop for babies
Iron.
Helps cells divide. for babies
Folate.
keeps skin and hair healthy, and protects against infections. for babies
Fat.
Helps the body turn food into energy.
Vitamin B1 (thiamine).
protects
cells from damage.
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin).
use fats and protein.
Vitamin B3 (niacin).
Keeps the brain and immune system healthy.
Vitamin B6.
Keeps nerve and blood cells healthy, and makes DNA
Vitamin B12.
helps wounds
heal.
Vitamin C.
Helps the body absorb calcium from food, and keeps bones and teeth healthy.
Vitamin D.
Protects cells from damage, and strengthens the immune system.
Vitamin E.
Helps the blood to clot.
∙ Vitamin K.
saturated fats with vegetable and nut oils, which provide
essential fatty acids and vitamin E.