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Pregnancy requires special nutritional care to ensure the healthy development of the fetus and maintain maternal health, with increased energy and protein needs. A balanced diet plan includes specific foods while avoiding harmful substances like alcohol and high-mercury fish. Consulting a healthcare provider for personalized dietary advice is essential for optimal pregnancy outcomes.

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Diet in Pregnancy Final With Quantities

Pregnancy requires special nutritional care to ensure the healthy development of the fetus and maintain maternal health, with increased energy and protein needs. A balanced diet plan includes specific foods while avoiding harmful substances like alcohol and high-mercury fish. Consulting a healthcare provider for personalized dietary advice is essential for optimal pregnancy outcomes.

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Diet in Pregnancy

Nutritional Requirements and


Balanced Diet Plan
Introduction
• Pregnancy is a critical period that requires
special nutritional care.
• A well-balanced diet ensures the healthy
development of the fetus and maintains
maternal health.
• Meeting increased nutritional needs is
essential for a healthy pregnancy outcome.
TERMINOLOGIES
• 1. Balanced Diet:
• A diet that provides all essential nutrients in
the right amounts for healthy functioning of
the body.

• 2. Macronutrients:
• Nutrients required in large amounts such as
carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Nutritional Requirements in
Pregnancy
• • Energy:
• +300–500 kcal/day in 2nd and 3rd trimesters
for fetal growth.

• • Protein:
• 70–75g/day to support growth of fetal tissue,
placenta, and maternal body.

• • Iron:
Balanced Diet Plan for Pregnant
Women
• 🌅 Morning:
• - Warm water with 5 soaked almonds

• 🍽 Breakfast:
• - 2 slices whole grain bread or 1 cup oats
• - 1 glass milk (250 ml)
• - 1–2 eggs or 50 g paneer

• 🕚 Mid-morning:
Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
• - Alcohol, tobacco, and excessive caffeine
• - Raw or undercooked meat, fish, and eggs
• - Unpasteurized milk and cheese
• - Processed and junk food high in sugar, salt,
and preservatives
• - Fish high in mercury (shark, swordfish, king
mackerel)
Conclusion
• Proper nutrition during pregnancy is vital for
the health of both mother and baby.
• A balanced diet, proper supplements, and
healthy lifestyle choices ensure optimal
pregnancy outcomes.
• Always consult a healthcare provider for
personalized dietary advice.
Bibliography
• - Content prepared with assistance from
OpenAI ChatGPT
• - Based on WHO and national nutrition
guidelines
• - Verified using standard prenatal nutrition
sources

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