Nutrition and Pregnancy
Period 8 Meghan
Information
- A pregnant women should gain between 20 and 35 pounds You should Look for a prenatal vitamin that includes:
- 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid.
- 400 IU of vitamin D.
- 200 to 300 milligrams (mg) of calcium.
- 70 mg of vitamin C.
- 3 mg of thiamine.
- 2 mg of riboflavin.
- 20 mg of niacin.
- 6 mcg of vitamin B12.
- 10 mg of vitamin E.
- 15 mg of zinc.
- 17 mg of iron.
- 150 micrograms of iodine
- empty calories-calories from solid fats and/or added sugars.
- nutrient density-identifies the proportion of nutrients in foods,