Fiber, Lipids, Vitamins, Choline Requirements During Pregnancy

Posted by Tom Craig in Pregnancy

Let us examine the need of Fiber, Lipids, Vitamins and Choline during Pregnancy and the foods that are the rich sources of these essential nutrients. Fiber Daily consumption of whole grain breads and cereals, leafy green and yellow vegetables, and fresh and dried fruits should be encouraged to provide additional minerals, vitamins ...

Folic Acid Requirements for Women in Pregnancy

Posted by Tom Craig in Pregnancy

Folic acid requirements increase during pregnancy in response to the demands of maternal erythropoiesis and fetal and placental growth and, most important, for the prevention of NTDs. The RDA for folic acid in pregnancy is 600 mcg, a 200 mcg increase over that for nonpregnant females. The IOM recommends thlt ...