Healthy Eating During Pregnancy

Question 1

Hemoglobin Test

Answer 1

Determines amount of hemoglobin in 100 dL of blood

A deciliter is 1/10th of a liter

Question 2

Hemoglobin lab values for man, woman, and child:

Answer 2

Man: 13-18 g/dL

Woman: 12-16 g/dL

Child (3-12): 11-12.5 g/dL

Question 3

Hematocrit Test

Answer 3

Measures % or ratio of RBCs per fluid volume of blood

Question 4

Hematocrit lab values for man, woman, and child:

Answer 4

Man: 42-50%

Woman: 40-48%

Child (3-12): 35-45%

Question 5

Baby needs how many Kcal/day? (In womb)

Answer 5

300

Question 6

Lactose Intolerance

Answer 6

Deficiency of lactase (enzyme that digest sugar in milk)

Question 7

S&S of Lactose Intolerance

Answer 7

Abdominal distention
Flatulence
N/V
Loose stools

Question 8

Substitutions for patients with lactose intolerance:

Answer 8

Aged cheese
Buttermilk
Yogurt
Tablets

Question 9

How much calcium/day should a pregnant mother have?

Answer 9

1000mg/day

Baby will take calcium from mom’s bones if baby doesn’t get enough

Question 10

How much folic acid/day should a pregnant mother have?

Answer 10

600ug/day

Question 11

Purpose of folic acid?

Answer 11

Needed for mom and baby to form tissues

Forms baby’s brain and spinal

Prevents spina bifida

Question 12

Sources of folic acid:

Answer 12

Prenatal vitamin 
Cereal
Spinach 
Broccoli 
Oranges
Bananas
Milk
Beans

Question 13

How much iron/day is needed for a pregnant mother?

Answer 13

30 mg/day

Question 14

Sources of iron:

Answer 14

Iron fortified cereals
Red meat
Poultry 
Fish 
Dried beans
Spinach 
Asparagus

Question 15

How much Vitamin C/day is needed for pregnant mother?

Purpose?

Answer 15

85 mg

Helps heal wounds and build strong bones and teeth

Question 16

Sources of Vitamin C?

Answer 16

Oranges
Strawberries
Cantaloupe
Tomato
Green pepper 
Grapefruit 
Broccoli

Question 17

How much zinc/day is needed for pregnant mother?

Purpose?

Answer 17

11 mg

Cell production
Tissue growth and repair
Brain development of growing baby

Question 18

Sources of zinc?

Answer 18

Lean beef
Milk
Nuts

Question 19

How much choline/day is needed for pregnant mother?

Purpose?

Answer 19

450 mg

One of the building blocks for brain and spinal cord

Question 20

Sources of Choline:

Answer 20

Eggs
Meats
Oatmeal
Iceberg lettuce

Question 21

Name the (5) B-Vitamins needed for a pregnant mother:

Answer 21

Niacin 
Riboflavin 
Thiamin 
B6
B12

Question 22

Purpose of the B vitamins:

Answer 22

Help the body get energy from the foods mom eats

Question 23

Good sources of B vitamins:

Answer 23

Grains
Beef
Pork
Poultry

Question 24

5 groups a pregnant mother should eat:

Answer 24

Breads and starches
Fruits and vegetables
Meats or meat substitutes
Dairy foods
Fats

Question 25

How many servings of breads and starches should a pregnant woman have a day?

Answer 25

6-10

Question 26

How many servings of fruits and vegetables should a pregnant woman have a day?

Answer 26

5-8

Question 27

How many servings of meat or meat substitute should a pregnant woman have a day?

Answer 27

2-3 Can have eggs, tofu, beans, or peanut butter as a substitute

Question 28

How many servings of dairy foods should a pregnant woman have a day?

Answer 28

4-5

Question 29

How many servings of fats should a pregnant woman have a day?

Answer 29

1-3

Question 30

6 things a pregnant woman should not consume:

Answer 30

``` Alcohol Raw and Undercooked Foods Unpasteurized Milk Caffeine Sweetener Mercury in fIsh ```

Question 31

Unpasteurized Milk Products a pregnant woman should avoid:

Answer 31

``` Fresh milk Brie Feta Camembert Soft blue Mexican varieties ```

Question 32

A pregnant woman is aloud how much caffeine/day?

Answer 32

1-1 1/2 glasses Includes sport drinks and chocolate

Question 33

Types of fish a pregnant woman should avoid:

Answer 33

Shark Swordfish King mackerel Tilefish

Question 34

4 ways to avoid morning sickness:

Answer 34

Eat small dry foods before getting out of bed Eat several small meals Avoid greasy, spicy or rich foods Take prenatal vitamins with food

Question 35

4 ways for pregnant women to avoid heartburn:

Answer 35

Eat 5-6 small meals Avoid greasy or spicy foods Eat slowly Avoid lying down after meals

Question 36

Advantages of breast feeding

Answer 36

``` Less change of allergic reaction Natural protection passed on less chance of over-feeding Meet all of baby's nutritional needs Mother-Baby bond Convenience Less expensive Regain pre-pregnancy weight Decreased risk for breast cancer ```