Question

The dietary consideration that should be kept in mind whilie planing meals for pregnant women

Answer 1

Answer:

Some pregnant moms literally eat for two, doubling portion sizes and filling up on high-cal foods. In fact, you only need to consume an additional 300 to 500 extra calories a day, which is the equivalent of one or two well-balanced snacks. You should gain weight gradually -- a few pounds in your first trimester and then roughly a pound per week for the rest of your pregnancy. If your weight is normal, plan to gain 25 to 35 pounds. Underweight women should put on 28 to 40 pounds, and overweight women should add 15 to 25 pounds, according to the latest guidelines from the Institute of Medicine.

Explanation:

A Pregnant Woman Should Include in Her Daily Diet at Least:

1.    Five servings of fresh fruits and vegetables (including at least one serving of a dark orange vegetable, two servings of dark green leafy vegetables, and one serving of citrus fruit)
2.    Six servings of enriched, whole-grain breads and cereals. Three servings of nonfat or low-fat milk or milk products
3.    Two to three servings of extra-lean meats, chicken without the skin, fish, or cooked dried beans and peas
4.    Eight glasses of water