17 Questions
What is the recommended daily caloric increase in the 2nd trimester of pregnancy?
452 kcal/day
How much protein should a pregnant woman ingest per day during pregnancy?
1.1 g/kg/day
What percentage of total caloric intake should proteins constitute during pregnancy?
20-25%
Which trimester shows an increase in maternal weight gain and a reduction in the risk of small for gestational age infants?
3rd trimester
For a non-pregnant adult woman, what is the recommended protein intake per day?
0.8 g/kg/day
What is the recommended daily caloric increase in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy?
>500 kcal/day
What is the recommended daily intake of iron for pregnant women?
27 g/day
Which vitamin does not see an increase in Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) during pregnancy?
Vitamin D
What is the recommended daily intake of magnesium for pregnant women?
360 mg/day
How can excessive intake of vitamin D impact newborns?
Cause developmental disabilities
What is the total iron loss in pregnancy?
1000 mg
What is the full-term duration of a pregnancy in weeks?
38 to 42 weeks
Pregnant women who are drug or alcohol abusers, vegetarians, smokers, or anorexic/bulimic are at increased risk of:
Hyperemesis
What is a common risk factor for intrauterine growth retardation and low birth weight baby?
Low pre-pregnancy weight
What should pregnant women avoid for safe food handling and to prevent foodborne illnesses?
Unpasteurized dairy products
What is recommended to minimize the risks of excess energy intake during pregnancy?
Balanced, nourishing diet
Which group of pregnant women is at an increased nutritional risk?
Pregnant women with hyperemesis
Learn about the new recommendations for total weight gain during pregnancy based on pre-pregnancy weight and BMI. The information is sourced from the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council. Understand the importance of monitoring weight gain for a healthy pregnancy.
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