Nutrition During Pregnancy: Part I: Weight Gain, Part II: Nutrient Supplements

Nutrition During Pregnancy: Part I: Weight Gain, Part II: Nutrient Supplements
ISBN-10
0309076765
ISBN-13
9780309076760
Category
Medical
Pages
445
Language
English
Published
1990-01-15
Publisher
National Academies Press
Authors
Institute of Medicine, Committee on Nutritional Status During Pregnancy and Lactation

Description

In Part I of Nutrition During Pregnancy, the authors call for revisions in recommended weight gains for pregnant women. They explore relationships between weight gain during pregnancy and a variety of factors (e.g., the mother's weight for height before pregnancy) and places this in the context of the health of the infant and the mother. They present specific target ranges for weight gain during pregnancy and guidelines for proper measurement. Part II addresses vitamin and mineral supplementation during pregnancy, examining the adequacy of diet in meeting nutrient needs during pregnancy and recommending specific amounts of supplements for special circumstances. It also covers the effects of caffeine, alcohol, cigarette, marijuana, and cocaine use and presents specific research recommendations.

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