W10-L3: Nutrient Needs During Pregnancy Flashcards
What should your Carb Intake be
During Pregnancy?
50 – 65% of total energy
consumed throughout pregnancy
Further increases may be necessary for active females
How should your Protein Intake
change During Pregnancy?
+25g/day in second half of pregnancy
Further increases may be necessary for active females
What should your Fat Intake be
During Pregnancy?
20 – 35% throughout pregnancy
Further increases may be necessary for active
females
What is the Function of Folate?
important in red blood cell formation and
for healthy cell growth and function
1998: Health Canada mandated the fortification of white flour and enriched
grain products with folic acid to reduce the prevalence of neural tube defects
including spina bifida and anencephaly
What is the RDA for Folate?
How does it change during Pregnancy?
RDA: 400mcg
Increases to 600mcg during
pregnancy and breastfeeding
What is the UL for Folate Intake?
What is the Supplement Recommendation?
UL: 1,000mcg/d
Recommended 400 mcg-1mg/d
(supplemental form = folic acid)
water soluble
What is the Vitamin D RDA?
600IU/d
How can vitamin D deficiency affect Pregnancy?
- Deficiency associated with low infant birth weight, rickets, asthma, higher risk of type 1 diabetes
What is the Vitamin D Recommendation
during Pregnancy?
Canadian Pediatric Society recommendation up to 2,000IU / d in consultation with a physician
What is the RDA for Calcium during pregnancy?
Pregnancy - 1,000mgs/ day
Why is Calcium Important during pregnancy?
- Significant demands are placed on maternal calcium stores, especially during the third trimester
- Intestinal absorption of calcium increases in pregnancy
What is Oestrogen?
Oestrogen production increases,
protecting bone
What can happen if Calcium Intake is insufficient?
If dietary intake is insufficient, calcium will be drawn from bones to support fetal development
*Breast milk also contains high levels of calcium
What happens to Iron Needs during Preg.?
- Increased requirements due to expansion of blood volume and demand
- RDA increases to 27mg
- Many women are recommended to supplemen through pregnancy supported by regular bloodwork
What is the importance of Omega 3?
during pregnancy
Maternal O3 intake is positively associated w/
- lower risk of preterm birth
1 Term = 37 Weeks
What is the importance of Omega 3?
during pregnancy
- DHA essential for optimal visual & neurologic development
- Pregnancy: 200–300 mg of DHA /d day through food
What Food should be avoided?
6
- Undercooked eggs
- Rare or undercooked meat
- Cured meats* Raw fish e.g. sushi
- Soft cheese e.g. camembert, blue cheese
- Pate
- Mercury rich fish e.g. shark, swordfish or marlin,
limit tuna to 4 cans / week
What is Pica?
Pica is a nutritional disorder characterized by the persistent craving and consumption of non-food substances such as dirt, clay, or ice, often linked to mineral deficiencies like iron or zinc.
AVOID IT
How should Caffeine Intake be adjusted?
Limit caffeine (200 – 300mgs per day)
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