WHAT ARE THE FIVE FOOD GROUPS? 1. Grains—Bread, pasta, oatmeal, cereal, and tortillas are all grains.2. Fruits—Fruits can be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried. Juice that is 100% fruit juice…
NUTRITION INFORMATION IN PREGNANCY
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IS IT OKAY TO DIET BEFORE TRYING TO CONCEIVE?
Yes. Your chances of conceiving and having a healthy pregnancy are greater if you’re close to your ideal weight. Being overweight can cause abnormal menstrual cycles, which can lead to…
GOOD HEALTH BEFORE PREGNANCY
PRECONCEPTION CARE Planning your pregnancy can help you make wise choices that will benefit both you and your baby. Many women do not know they are pregnant until they are…
HOW MUCH FOLIC ACID SHOULD I TAKE WHILE TRYING TO GET PREGNANT?
Jill StovskyExercise Physiologist and Dietitian The recommended daily intake of folic acid for all women of childbearing age is at least 400 micro-grams (mcg), or 0.4 milligrams (mg). Taking folic acid for…
