Nutrition Flashcards
Give some risks of obesity in pregnancy for the mother
Miscarriage
Gestational diabetes
Pre-eclampsia
Give some risks of obesity in pregnancy for the foetus
Stillbirth
Metabolic abnormalities
Foetal defects
Give some risks of obesity in pregnancy for the offspring
Long term obesity
Diabetes
Cardio-metabolic abnormalities
Which supplement should be given pre-conception and in the first trimester?
400 micrograms folic acid
Which supplement should be given through pregnancy?
10 micrograms vitamin D
Who is eligible for the healthy start scheme?
Pregnant women on benefits or under 18
What vitamin supplements are given as part of the healthy start scheme?
70mg vitamin C
10 micrograms vitamin D
400 micrograms folate
What foods are women advised to avoid in pregnancy?
Soft cheese Tuna Pate Liver Vitamin/fish oil supplements
Which requires more calories per day - breastfeeding or being pregnant?
Breastfeeding (640kcal/day vs 300kcal/day)
In gestational diabetes, what mass of sugar should be avoided per 100g?
> 25.5g
