Total Weight Gain During Pregnancy Guidelines
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What is the recommended daily caloric increase in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy?

  • 340 kcal/day
  • 452 kcal/day (correct)
  • 612 kcal/day
  • No increase

    • How much protein should a pregnant woman ingest per day during pregnancy?

  • 2 g/kg/day
  • 0.5 g/kg/day
  • 1.1 g/kg/day (correct)
  • 1.5 g/kg/day

    • What percentage of total caloric intake should proteins constitute during pregnancy?

  • 10-15%
  • 30-35%
  • 40-45%
  • 20-25% (correct)

    • Which trimester shows an increase in maternal weight gain and a reduction in the risk of small for gestational age infants?

    <p>3rd trimester</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For a non-pregnant adult woman, what is the recommended protein intake per day?

    <p>0.8 g/kg/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended daily caloric increase in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy?

    <p>&gt;500 kcal/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended daily intake of iron for pregnant women?

    <p>27 g/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin does not see an increase in Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) during pregnancy?

    <p>Vitamin D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended daily intake of magnesium for pregnant women?

    <p>360 mg/day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can excessive intake of vitamin D impact newborns?

    <p>Cause developmental disabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total iron loss in pregnancy?

    <p>1000 mg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the full-term duration of a pregnancy in weeks?

    <p>38 to 42 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pregnant women who are drug or alcohol abusers, vegetarians, smokers, or anorexic/bulimic are at increased risk of:

    <p>Hyperemesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor for intrauterine growth retardation and low birth weight baby?

    <p>Low pre-pregnancy weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should pregnant women avoid for safe food handling and to prevent foodborne illnesses?

    <p>Unpasteurized dairy products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended to minimize the risks of excess energy intake during pregnancy?

    <p>Balanced, nourishing diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of pregnant women is at an increased nutritional risk?

    <p>Pregnant women with hyperemesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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