Nutrition in Pregnancy

Question 1

What is reccomended to all mothers?

Answer 1

folic acid 4mg - pre conception and first trimester (12 weeks)
10 mg Vitamin D - through pregnancy and breast feeding

Question 2

What is the role of folic acid?

Answer 2

biosynthesis of DNA and RNA and amino acid metabolism

Question 3

What is the role of vitamin D?

Answer 3

regulation of cytokine metabolism and modulation of the immune system + contributes to embryo implantation

Question 4

How many calories a day are required in the first trimester?

Answer 4

70

Question 5

How many calories a day are required in the second trimester?

Answer 5

260

Question 6

How many calories a day are required in the third trimester?

Answer 6

500

Question 7

How many calories a day are required in the first 6 months of breast feeding?

Answer 7

500

Question 8

What foods should be avoided in pregnancy?

Answer 8

soft cheese
undercooked meat
cured meat
game
tuna
pate
liver
vitamin + fish oil supplements
raw/partially cooked eggs

Question 9

How much is fertility reduced by if BMI <18.5?

Answer 9

x2

Question 10

How many mins a day should pregnant women walk for?

Answer 10

30 mins a day