Nutrition Across the lifespan CH7 Flashcards
Low levels of folate prior to conception can lead to what type of neural tube defect
Spina bifida, meningoceles, anencephaly, encephalocele
Maternal nutritional demands are increase of what?
placenta, enlargement of the uterus, formation of amniotic fluid, and increase in blood volume
How much is increase for calories in 2nd & 3rd trimester?
330-450
Weight gain in the 1st trimester is?
1.1-4.4IB
Weight gain in the 2& 3rd trimester is?
2-4IB
pregnancy proteins intake
71g/d
pregnancy fat intake
30% daily calorie intake
pregnancy CHO intake
50% total daily intake
pregnancy Fluid intake
2-3L/d
pregnancy caffeine intake
200mg/d or 1 cup
can increase fetal HR
pregnancy folic acid intake
600mcg/d
Lactation folic acid intake
500mcg
Previous child with birth defect
4mg/day must be started 10-12 weeks before pregnancy
Pregnancy iron intake
50% more than pre pregnancy 27-30mg
Pregnancy fish intake
12oz/wk avoid fish with high mercury