Food during pregnancy
“You
are eating for two has been proven to be a Myth”. Energy requirements do Not change in
the first trimester and only increase by about 15% towards the end of
pregnancy. But nutrient requirements increase. For example, It is important to
have varied balanced diet that includes all the core food groups : fruits,
vegetables, cereals and whole grains, calcium, rich foods (such as dairy) and
meat or alternatives. During the 1st trimester extra energy from
food is not required. But during second trimester energy requirements increase
by 330 calories, equivalent to one tub of yoghurt, one cereal for one roti and
one piece of fruit . During 3rd trimester, it increase to 950
calories, i.e; one bowl cereal, with milk plus cheese sandwich.
The
requirement for nutrients is more not energy i,e; quality not quantity. Most of
the women tend to gain extra weight because they eat higher quantity as compared
to the requirement of the body.
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