Decoding the Food Guide Pyramid for Pregnant Women

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Decoding the Food Guide Pyramid for Pregnant
Women
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 Calorie Requirement

• The food guide pyramid suggests no additional
  calorie need for the first trimester. The second
  trimester demands an extra 350 calories per day.
  The need increases to 500 calories per day for
  the last trimester.

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Weight Gain

• The pregnancy weight gain depends on the
  pre-pregnancy weight. Gradual weight gain is
  normal with an increase in calorie intake.

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Pregnancy Nutrition Food

• The food pyramid divides the nutrient intake
  based on source and calorific value. 611 small
  servings on whole grain carbohydrate are
  recommended per day. Iron foods and vitamin
  sources include intake of 34 servings of
  vegetables and 12 fruit servings.
• Protein intake requires 23 servings of low-fat
  dairy products and 12 servings of lean meat,
  fish, poultry, and pulses. Intake of fatty food,
  refined and sugary foods should be minimal.

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Moderate Exercise

• Pregnancy nutrition is incomplete without mild
  physical activity. 30 minutes of moderate
  exercise per day is recommended for overall
  health unless contraindicated by a physician.
• Quality pregnancy nutrition and a balanced
  lifestyle can assist in a rewarding pregnancy.
  Minimizing stress, avoiding processed food and
  embracing healthy eating habit is the key to a
  healthy pregnancy.