Module 4 - Pregnancy & Lactation Flashcards
Historically, the EER was measured by what method?
factorial method
What is the current method for measuring the EER?
doubly labeled water (DLW)
What is the “gold standard” method for measuring total energy expenditure in humans?
Doubly Labeled Water
What does Doubly Labeled Water measure?
Total energy expenditure.
What type of energy costs can Doubly Labeled Water help assess in pregnant women?
Energy costs for fetal growth and expanding maternal tissues
What are the three parts of total energy expenditure?
- basal needs
- thermic effect food (energy expended when digesting and absorbing food)
- different physical activity levels
Needs vary by
trimester
- first trimester: little change over NPNL state
- second and third trimesters: needs increase
What is the most accurate method for approximating total energy expenditure?
a. 24-hour dietary recal
b. factorial method
c. food frequency questionnaire
d. doubly labeled water method
d. doubly labeled water method
EER during pregnancy during 1st trimester (0-13 weeks)
- 1st trimester energy deposition is negligible
- use EER equation for non pregnant, non lactating women. Includes: age in years, height in cm, weight in kg
EER during pregnancy 2nd (14-27 weeks) and 3rd (28 weeks +) trimester
EER equation uses age in years, height in cm, weight in kg, gestation in weeks
IOM recommendations
- encourage women to reach normal body weight before pregnancy
- promote prenatal weight gain within recommended ranges
- encourage women to return to normal weight by 1 year after delivery
Why is there different milk output in the first half (0-6 mo) and second half (7-12 mo) of lactation?
baby gets bigger = needs more milk
What is the energy cost of milk production and energy mobilization during 0-6 months of lactation?
energy cost of milk production: 540 kcal/day
energy mobilization: 140 kcal/day
What is the energy cost of milk production during 7-12 months of lactation?
380 kcal/day
Nutrients of concern in pregnancy/lactating women
- folate/folic acid
- iron
- iodine
- choline
- zinc
- calcium
- vitamin D
- potassium
- dietary fiber
How does the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for folate during pregnancy and lactation compare to other life stages?
It is higher during pregnancy and lactation
Why is it important for women to have adequate folic acid intake at least 1 month before conception and during the first 2-3 months of pregnancy?
To prevent neural tube defects in the developing baby
How do iron needs during pregnancy compare to pre-pregnancy?
Iron needs increase during pregnancy compared to pre-pregnancy