NUTR 2050 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Iron-Deficiency Anemia, Low Birth Weight, Preterm Birth
19 Dec 2016
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Need to know the weights in pounds. Do(cid:374)"t gai(cid:374) (cid:373)uch weight duri(cid:374)g the first tri(cid:373)ester. Maternal fat and nutrient stores: 7 pounds. Risks with too much or too little weight gain. Poor fetal growth - small for gestational age. Weight retention mom - future risk of obesity. Note: weight loss is not recommended during pregnancy. Not possible to get adequate nutrition to the fetus if you are losing weight. How much do energy needs increase in the first trimester of pregnancy: 0 kcal, 100 kcal, 200kcal, 300kcal, 500 kcal. Essential 2-3 more servings from ewcfg (food guide) Should eat food that is as nutrient dense as possible. Carbohydrate intake (50-65% of total kcal) minimum 175 g/d. Artificial sweeteners: no evidence they cause help problems, need to think about nutrient density still. But ensure that these foods do not displace other, nutrient dense foods. Do(cid:374)"t k(cid:374)ow how (cid:373)uch alcohol that causes issues i(cid:374) preg(cid:374)a(cid:374)cy.
