Nutrition Different Age Group Flashcards
How much increase of calories intake recommendation for second trimester?
340 calorie increase
How much increase of calories intake recommendation for third trimester?
452 calorie increase
Increase Calorie intake for lactating mothers
During postpartum period: 330 calorie increase
Additional 330 during first 6 months, then increase to 400 calories second 6 months of year
DRI protein intake during pregnancy
71g/day
Fat intake during pregnancy
Limited to 30% of total caloric intake
Carb intake during pregnancy and why
50% of total caloric intake to prevent protein from breakdown & available for fetal tissue
What ages when vitamins are crucial to increase during nonpregnancy, pregnancy, and lactating?
19-30
Recommended weight during pregnancy first trimester
Recommended weight gain is 1.1–4.4 pounds
Recommended weight gain for second and third trimester
2–4 pounds
Second and third trimester: normal weight/BMI
Recommend weight gain
1 pound/weak for total 25 to 35 pounds
Second and third trimester: underweight
Recommend weight gain
Just more than 1 pound per week for a total 28 to 40 pounds
Second and third trimester: overweight
Recommend weight gain
0.66 pounds/week for a total 15 to 25 pounds
Second and third trimester: obese patients
Recommend weight gain
0.5 pounds/for a total of 11 to 20 pounds
Caffeine during pregnancy
Can cross placenta and affect HR & movement of baby
<200mg/day is ok
Folic Acid during pregnancy
600mcg/day to prevent neural tube defect
Lactating: 500mcg/day
With a child born w/ neural tube defect: 4mg/day
Sources: green leafy, enriched grains, OJ
crucial for neuro dev., prevent birth defect, inc. RBC formation for mom