WITH A BABY (OR TWO) ON THE WAY: DIET FOR PREGNANCY

摘要

A pregnant woman needs about 85,000 extra calories (in addition to normal needs in the second and third trimesters) to have a healthy baby. That's about 300 extra calories daily. Nutrient needs (e.g., iron, B-vita-mins, protein, vitamins A and C, zinc, selenium) increase, too. Healthcare, foodservice and nutritional professionals can use the following information as a guideline for patients.