maternal nutrition Flashcards
protein
hyperplasia and hypertrophy, fetal growth, energy metabolism
fats
energy
more absorbed, 2% mid, 12% term
Ca and P
bones, teeth, acid/based buffer
iodine
thyroxine, cretinism if deficient, table salt
Na
met, fluid, dont restrict
Zinc
protein, DNA and RNA, growth, lactation
Mg
cell metabolism, bone mineralization
Fe
blood - expand maternal blood volume, anemia
fat soluble
ADEK
vit A
epithelial cells, glycogen, eyes
sweet potatoes, carrots, eggs
vit D
Ca and P (skeleton)
milk, bfast cereal, yogurt, orange juice
vit E
antiox, cell membranes
almonds, sunflower seeds
vit K
prothrombin for blood clot
green leafy
water soluble
excrete in urine
C and B
vit C
connective tissue, vascular system
oranges, kiwi, broccoli
vit B
cell resp, glucose oxidation, energy metabolism, inadequate folic acid = neural tube deficit (400mcg/day)
green leafy, poultry, chickpeas
changes
300+cal/day, more if breastfeed
increase: carbs, protein, Ca, Z, Mg, Fe, vit D, E, C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, Vit B12, B6
no change: fat, vit E, K, iodine, Na
prenatal vit
not necessary if diet adequate
folic acid
Fe
nutritious snacks and freq small meals
carbs
primary source of E
fiber - c