Test Flashcards
Folic acid
Prevents birth defects
Healthy placenta + baby
Foetus organ development
3months antenatal supplement
Pregnancy
-2000 calories before & 1st trimester
-1st trimester-just nutritious food
-2nd tri-extra 340 calories daily(eg 2milks+oatmeal)
-3rd trimester-extra 450 calories, 600 if twins
Pregnancy
-2000 calories before & 1st trimester
-1st trimester-just nutritious food
-2nd tri-extra 340 calories daily(eg 2milks+oatmeal)
-3rd trimester-extra 450 calories, 600 if twins
Calcium
1000mg bones, teeth & helping nervous system work
Carbs
Energy to support growth
Veg and fruits
Limit refined carbs(white rice) & added sugar
Fibre
Constipation
Whole grain, fruits and veg
Folic acid
400microgram antenatal+ 1st trimester
600mcg 2nd&3rd tri
Fortified bread+ cereal
Fat
Support baby’s growth and development
Unsaturated options
Veg oils, fish
Iodine
150mg iodine antenatal
Healthy growth(hormones) and brain development
Thyroid issues
Iron
Daily supplement
Iorn deficiency (anemia)
Protein
Growth and repair of muscles and tissues bones
No supplements but high dose
Lean meat, eggs, fish
Vit A
Develop foetal heart and eyes and immune system
Orange fruits, milk
No supplements
Vit B12
Red blood cell formation
Brain development
Vit D
Absorb calcium
Healthy bones and teeth
600IU daily
Osteoporosis
Weak bones and low bone mass
