Pregnancy Nutritional Needs Flashcards
1
Q
what is the normal weight gain during pregnancy?
A
25-35 lbs
2
Q
what is the distribution of the weight gain over the trimesters
A
3 in 1
11 in 2
11 in 3
3
Q
a woman with a BMI of 25-29 should put on how much weight? if the BMI is above 30?
A
15-25 lbs
11-20 lbs
4
Q
what are the increased energy demands?
A
300 kcal per day during pregnancy
500 kcal per day if breast feeding
5
Q
increased vitamin requirements during pregnancy
A
iron - 1000 mg/day
- 200 GI loss
- maternal blood volume expansion
- fetal need
folate - 400ug/day
calcium - 30g retained during pregnancy
1200 mg/day
vitamin D - 200 IU/day (10ug/day)
