Nutritional Needs of Pregnancy
Nutritional Needs of Pregnancy
February 2006
Jaime Foster
Ohio State University Extension Fact Sheet
Pregnancy is the most nutritionally demanding time of a womanÌs life. Your body needs enough nutrients every day to support the growth of your baby and the maintenance of your own body. All the nourishment this developing baby needs comes from you, either through the foods you eat or the supplements you take.
Pregnant women need more essential nutrients than other women. From the beginning of the second trimester until delivery, your body needs an additional 300 calories each day to support the growth of your baby. It is important to eat the right foods every day since tissues and organs develop during certain weeks of your pregnancy.....
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