Pregnancy Diet

The important role of nutrition in pregnancy is to ensure your baby grows and develops properly. During pregnancy, you need to consume 300 more calories per day (600 if you are carrying twins) than you did beforehand.

To ensure your child's nutritional needs are met, eat good foods from each of the five food groups while pregnant. Nutrition is important for the health and wellbeing of both a person and the growth of your baby. While it is possible to consume more of some foods to obtain key nutrients, there is no need to eat twice as much.

To eat well while pregnant, you should:

• • Consuming a variety of fruits and vegetables of various types and colors. Each day, eating 2 servings of fruit and 5 servings of vegetables is recommended
• • The recommendation is to consume 8.5 servings of grain and cereal food each day. Choosing whole grains and high-fiber foods is a good idea
• • You should consume foods high in iron, such as lean red meat or tofu. Women who are pregnant should eat iron-rich foods. It is recommended to consume 3.5 servings of meat or meat substitutes
• • Make milk an integral part of your everyday diet, along with cheese, yogurt, and calcium-enriched alternatives. The best varieties are those with reduced-fat. It is recommended that you consume 2.5 serves per day
• • Water is essential to your health.