Pregnancy Cravings Flashcards
We don’t know much about _
Pregnancy cravings
Cravings may be caused by _ changes (2)
Hormonal
Physiological changes
Cravings may be caused by _ of pregnancy
Emotional roller coaster
Some food cravings can materialize as a _ strategy for nausea/sickness
Coping
Some food cravings can materialize as a way to manage _ (2)
Hormonal fluctuations
Difficult moments
_ percent of women crave sweet food during pregnancy
40
Citrus and sour foods craved by _ percent pregnant women
10
_ percent of women crave salty foods while pregnant
33
Pregnant women need certain _ therefore they crave foods with them (2)
Vitamins
Minerals
If you have a craving for unhealthy food, it’s unlikely that _
Body trying to meet a nutritional need
Instead of giving into cravings, go for _
A varied, balanced diet
Around _ percent of women crave spicy foods
17
During pregnancy, you need _ glasses water a day (range)
7-10
Try to get fluid intake from a variety of
Sources
Avoid too many _ while pregnant
Sugary drinks