Post on 26-Dec-2015
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Nutrition needs during Pregnancy
• Approx additional 200 calories per day in third trimester (without exercise)
• Maintain good quality carbohydrate intake• ‘Graze’ - eat 5-6 small meals per day• Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily
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Vitamins and Minerals
Folic Acid 400 mg
Calcium 1,200 mg
Iron 30mg
Vitamin C 500mg max
Vitamin A Don’t supplement
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Food Substances to Avoid during Pregnancy
• Nicotine• Caffeine (stimulant, reduces iron absorption)• Alcohol • Shellfish • Tuna, Shark, Marlin, Swordfish• Raw eggs (salmonella)• Soft cheese & pate (Listeriosis)• Vitamin A supplements (toxic to the liver)
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Energy For exercise in pregnancy
• Additional calories needed to cover energy expenditure through exercise
• Aim to eat 1-2 hours prior to exercise and try to eat a snack straight after exercise.
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Dangers of Poor Nutrition during Pregnancy
Foetus• Low birth weight babies• Spontaneous abortions• Neonatal death
Mother• Morning sickness• Fatigue• Leg cramps (salt?)• Pre-eclampsia (salt?)• Anaemia (iron)• Salmonella (eggs & chicken)• Listeriosis (soft cheeses & pate)