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HOSA Nutrition During Pregnancy andLactation
Why do mothers need more calories during the second and third trimesters of
pregnancy - answer to supply the increased fuel demanded by the metabolic workload
for both the mother and the fetus; and (2) to spare protein for the added tissue-building
requirements.
Calorie change during the first trimester - answer same during the first trimester of
pregnancy as their kilocalorie needs before conception
Calorie change during the second trimester - answer340 kcal/day
Calorie change during the third trimester - answer452 kcal/day during the third trimester
preferred sources of energy, especially during late pregnancy and throughout lactation -
answer Increased complex carbohydrates, monounsaturated fats, and polyunsaturated
fats
What demographics of pregnant women may need more energy than normal pregnant
women - answerActive, large, teenage, or nutritionally deficient
Gestational weight gain is a predictor of - answerinfant birth weight and birth weight is
associated with body mass index (BMD) later in life
Why do mother's need extra protein during pregnancy - answerThe mother's plasma
volume increases by 40% to 50% during pregnancy. However, with extra blood volume
comes a need for the increased synthesis of blood components, especially hemoglobin
and albumin, which are proteins that are vital to pregnancy.
When will pregnant women experience edema - answerMost women (60% to 75%) will
experience some level during the latter part of gestation
DRI of protein for women (pregnant and not) - answernonpregnant women is about 46
g/ day and the DRI for pregnant women is about 71 g/ day.
What minerals are more bioavailable during pregnancy - answercalcium and zinc
Why do iron needs increase during pregnancy - answerit is essential for the increased
hemoglobin synthesis that is required for the greater maternal blood volume as well as
for the baby's necessary prenatal storage of iron.
, DRI of iron for pregnants - answer27 mg/day
What is the right dosage of supplemental iron for pregnant women - answerAt this high
dose, 100 to 200 mg/day, unpleasant gastrointestinal side effects were common.
However, iron supplements that are taken between meals or at bedtime in doses of 20
to 80 mg/day are adequate to prevent iron-deficiency anemia with no clinical
gastrointestinal side effects.
When does NTD occur during gestation - answerThe neural tube forms during the
critical period from 21 to 28 days' gestation, and it grows into the mature infant's spinal
column and its network of nerves.
Spina bifida occurs when - answerthe lower end of the neural tube fails to close, as a
result, the spinal cord and backbone do not develop properly.
Anencephaly occurs when - answerthe upper end of the neural tube fails to close.
The current DIs recommend a daily folate intake (for women pregnant and not) -
answer600 mcg/ day during pregnancy and 400 mcg/day for nonpregnant women
during their childbearing years.
Why is there a concern for vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy - answercould result
in adverse outcomes for both the mother and the fetus, including preeclampsia,
gestational diabetes, and preterm birth.
The current DRs recommend pregnant and lactating women to consume how much
vitamin D - answer15 mcg / d (600 IU) to ensure the absorption and use of calcium and
phosphorus for fetal bone growth.
The average gestational weight gain is - answer10 to 16.7 kg (22 to 36.8 lb)
How much weight is gained during the first trimester of pregnancy -
answerApproximately 1 to 2 kg (2 to 4 lb) is the average
How much weight do women in the BMI between 18.5 and 24.9 generally gain after the
first trimester - answerabout 0.4 kg (14 oz) per week during the remainder of the
pregnancy.
What should the rate of weight gain be for pregnant women not in the health BMI -
answerfor underweight women should be slightly more and overweight and obese
women should average a slower rate of weight gain
(Abnormal weight gain) A sudden sharp increase in weight after the twentieth week of
pregnancy may indicate - answerabnormal edema and impending hypertension.
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