Nutrition and Vitamins for Mom

Question 1

Protein requirement

Answer 1

60-70 mg per day (higher if multiple gestation)

Question 2

Protein function

Answer 2

• supports growth of maternal tissue and blood volume expansion
• assists with the secretion of milk protein during lactation
• aids in the synthesis of products of conception

Question 3

Protein sources

Answer 3

meats, eggs, cheese, yogurt, legumes, nuts and grains

Question 4

Water requirement

Answer 4

at least 3 L per day

Question 5

Water function

Answer 5

• aids in expansion of blood volume
• excretes waste products
• assists with milk secretion

Question 6

Water sources

Answer 6

water (duh) and beverages made with water, fruits, lettuce, and fresh veggies
- shouldn’t include caffeinated bevs bc not recommended during pregnancy

Question 7

Fiber requirement

Answer 7

25-30 mg per day

Question 8

Fiber function

Answer 8

• promotes regular bowel elimination
• reduces long-term risk for heart disease
• reduces long-term risk for diabetes

Question 9

Fiber sources

Answer 9

whole grains, bran, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds

Question 10

Calcium requirement

Answer 10

1000-1300 mg per day

Question 11

Calcium function

Answer 11

• promotes the development of the fetal skeleton and tooth formation
• maintenance of maternal bone and tooth mineralization

Question 12

Calcium sources

Answer 12

milk, cheese, fish, dark leafy greens, and baked beans

Question 13

Iron requirement

Answer 13

25-30 mg per day

Question 14

Iron function

Answer 14

• promotes maternal hemoglobin formation and fetal liver iron storage
• important in combating maternal anemia that may occur during pregnancy

Question 15

Iron sources

Answer 15

liver, meats, legumes, dark green leafy vegetables, and dried fruit
(take in between meals (take with orange juice or vitamin C to increase absorption)

Question 16

Zinc requirement

Answer 16

11-12 mg per day

Question 17

Zinc function

Answer 17

• component of numerous enzyme systems
• important in preventing some congenital malformations

Question 18

Zinc sources

Answer 18

liver, shellfish, meats, whole grains, and milk

Question 19

Iodine requirement

Answer 19

200-250 mcg per day

Question 20

Iodine function

Answer 20

essential for producing more thyroxine, which is the hormone necessary to increase the maternal basal metabolic rate

Question 21

Iodine sources

Answer 21

iodized salt, eggs, and dairy products

Question 22

Magnesium requirement

Answer 22

350-400 mg per day

Question 23

Magnesium function

Answer 23

involved in energy and protein metabolism, tissue growth, and muscle action

Question 24

Magnesium sources

Answer 24

nuts, legumes, cocoa, and whole grains

Question 25

Vitamin A requirement

Answer 25

750 mcg per day

Question 26

Vitamin A function

Answer 26

cell development, tooth bud formation, and bone growth

Question 27

Vitamin A sources

Answer 27

leafy vegetables, liver, dark yellow vegetables and fruits, and fortified butter

Question 28

Vitamin D requirement

Answer 28

600 IU per day

Question 29

Vitamin D function

Answer 29

involved in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus and improves mineralization

Question 30

Vitamin D sources

Answer 30

fortified milk and breakfast cereals, salmon, tuna, butter, and liver

Question 31

Vitamin E requirement

Answer 31

15 mg per day

Question 32

Vitamin E function

Answer 32

protects cell membranes from damage and is especially important for preventing breakdown of red blood cells

Question 33

Vitamin E sources

Answer 33

vegetable oils, leafy vegetables, whole grains, liver, nuts, cheese, and fish

Question 34

Vitamin C requirement

Answer 34

80-85 mg per day

Question 35

Vitamin C function

Answer 35

aids in tissue formation and integrity and enhances iron absorption

Question 36

Vitamin C sources

Answer 36

citrus fruits, strawberries, broccoli, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and raw dark green leafy vegetables

Question 37

Folic acid requirements

Answer 37

0.4-0.6 mg per day

Question 38

Folic acid function

Answer 38

prevents neural tube defects and increases maternal red blood cell formation

Question 39

Folic acid sources

Answer 39

fortified ready-to-eat cereals, green leafy vegetables, oranges, broccoli, asparagus, artichokes, and liver