Nutrition in Pregnancy

Question 1

Normal BMI/weight gain

Answer 1

Normal BMI 18.5-24.9
Gain 25-35 lbs

BMI = WEIGHT (LBS) / H (m^2)

Question 2

FOLIC ACID INTAKE

Answer 2

0.4 mg in fortified foods rec

Question 3

UNDERWEIGHT

if the pregnancy pt was considered underweight before she got pregnant

Answer 3

28-40

preterm births/ LBW babies (infants who are born weighing less than 2,50

Question 4

OVERWEIGHT

Answer 4

15-25lbs

Question 5

OBESE

Answer 5

15 lbs

gestational dm, preeclampsia, NTD, macrosomia, c/s pp

Question 6

TWIN PREGNANCY

Answer 6

35-45 lbs

Question 7

Advise the pt maintain steady weight gain for 1/2 - 1 lb/wk for the …..

Answer 7

second/third trimester

Question 8

gain 2-4 lb by ……

Answer 8

first trimester

Question 9

increase _KCal/dy

Answer 9

300

Question 10

increase___ daily

Answer 10

protein

Question 11

increase _ and _ through diet and supplements

ex prenatal vit

Answer 11

iron and folic acid

Question 12

increase vit ____ and ____ and _____

Answer 12

A, C, Calcium

Question 13

increase fluid intake to ______ glasses/dy

Answer 13

8-10

Question 14

Cautions

Mercury

Answer 14

in fish ( damages the baby CNS)
high levels: avoid, such as large fish: shark, swordfish, albacore, white tuna
low levels: 2 servings/wk: shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon, pollock, catfish

Question 15

LISTERIA

Answer 15

Can cause miscarriage, stillbirth
cold cuts, hot dogs, some cheese (brie, feta, blue cheese, camembert) pate, meat spreads

Question 16

TOXOPLASMOSIS

Answer 16

May be asymptomatic/ develop neuro sequelai later in life
undercooked eggs/meat
cat feces
hand washing

Question 17

Food Sources of Folate

Answer 17

Leafy Green Vegetables
legumes
Asparagus
Broccoli
Avocados
Citrus Fruits
Fortified Cereals and Grains
Nuts/Seeds
Eggs