18 Questions
What is the recommended daily intake of energy (EER) for an active reference woman?
2428 calories
For a 28-year-old pregnant woman, how much does the RDA for protein increase compared to a non-pregnant state?
+25 grams
Which nutrient shows the highest percentage increase in RDA for pregnancy compared to the non-pregnant state?
Folate
Why does calcium absorption increase markedly during pregnancy?
To ensure proper bone development in the fetus
What is the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C for a pregnant woman?
85 mg
Why is an adequate fluid intake essential during pregnancy?
To regulate body temperature
What is the percentage increase in RDA for folate during pregnancy?
40%
For a non-pregnant adult, what is the recommended Dietary Reference Intake (RDA) for iron?
18 mg/day
In the second and third trimester of pregnancy, what is the recommended protein intake per kilogram of body weight per day?
1 g/kg/day
Which nutrient does not show an increase in its Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) during pregnancy?
Vitamin E
What is the Energy-Adjusted Adequate Macronutrient Distribution Range (AMDR) for protein in adult women?
10-35%
How much protein is recommended per day for an average non-pregnant adult based on a weight of 160 lb (73 kg)?
~80.3 g
How much protein is recommended per day for a pregnant woman beyond the non-pregnant RDA?
25 g
What is the main function of protein during pregnancy?
Maintenance of new tissues
Based on the text, what is the recommended average RDA for protein during pregnancy using weight as a reference point?
1.1 g/kg/day
According to Elango and Ball, what are the suggested average requirements of protein during early (before 16 weeks) and late (after 36 weeks) stages of pregnancy?
1.52 g for late stage and 1.2 g for early stage
Which of the following food items provides approximately 12g of protein according to the 2007 CFG Portion Protein table?
Firm tofu (150g)
What is the AMDR range for protein intake as a percentage of energy according to the text?
~14-18%
Test your knowledge on Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for nutrients like calcium, folate, iron, and B12 during pregnancy. Understand the increased nutrient needs during pregnancy compared to non-pregnant women, and the recommended intake of energy (kcal) throughout different trimesters.
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