Maternal/ Fetal Nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
o Folic acid is?
A
§ Folate and folic acid are forms of vitamin B9 used for deficiency and to prevent pregnancy complications
2
Q
o supplemental iron is?
A
§ Iron is a mineral that the body needs to produce red blood cells.
§ When the body does not get enough iron, it cannot produce the number of normal red blood cells needed to keep you in good health
3
Q
o Alcohol/ tobacco can cause?
A
is a NEVER, AT ALL, could cause fetal alcohol syndrome
4
Q
- Differentiate weight gain based on pre-pregnancy weight
A
Underweight <18 28-40 lbs 1-1.3
Normal Wt. 18.5-24.9 25-35 lbs 0.8-1
Overweight 25-29.9 15-25 lbs 0.5-0.7
Obese >30 11-20 lbs 0.4-0.6
5
Q
- Describe the need for folic acid and/or iron during pregnancy
A
o Folic acid and iron SUPPLEMENTS to meet demands of increased blood supply and fetus
6
Q
- Determine items that would be considered PICA: any innutritious foods, things that you would not normally eat.
A
o laundry detergent, ice, dirt, worms, etc.
