nutrition Flashcards
The percentage of fat recommended for a lactating mother
20-20%
What micronutrient may affect mothers nutritional status but will still be adequate in her milk?
zinc
If mother takes addtional selenium ( an antioxidant) will there be an increase of selenium in her milk
YES
What types of foods would not be acceptable in a chinese mothers diet observing yin/yang philosophy
Foods considered “cold” -pineapple , melons, strawberries
What are the micronutrients present in moms milk even if she has low storage herself?
zinc. Folate, iron and calcium copper
Foods low in zinc
usually fruit ie apples
If a baby has PKU, what artificial sweetener is ok for mom to use
Splenda ( sucralose) NOT ASPARATENE
Percentage of diet comes from protein for a lactating woman
12-15%
How much protein is recommended for the lactating mom in the first 6 mos PP
65 gms then reduces to 62 gms.
What percentage from moms diet should come from carbs
50-55%
Red meat is higher in B1 or B12?
B12
How much wt is “ok” for a postpartum mom to lose who is not overweight?
Not to exceed 1-2 lbs a month
If a mom is trying to lose wt PP, what is the minimal number of calories she should consume?
1500 cal per day
what micro nutrients in breast milk Are effected by low maternal status
B6,B12 ,vitA &D -selenium- rboflavin -thiamine
