NUTRITION FOR

PREGNANT
WOMEN

The level of nutritional needs will

increase when a woman is pregnant.

Changes in nutrition of
pregnant women
Pregnant women have special nutritional
needs. Some pregnant women's nutritional
needs can be met by a balanced healthy
diet. In addition to healthy food choices,
when pregnancy is needed vitamins.

some requirements of healthy foods for

pregnant women::
Providing enough energy (calories) for your
body's health needs and the baby's growth
Provide all the needs of mothers and babies
(including proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals)
Can avoid negative effects for the baby
Supports the metabolism of the mother's
body in maintaining healthy weight, blood
sugar, and blood pressure.

KALORI
The energy used for the growth of the fetus,
placenta formation, blood vessel, and the
new network as well as energy for
metabolic processes of the new network.
every day about 300 additional calories
required pregnant women.

PROTEIN
Protein is needed for
tissue growth in the
fetus. Pregnant women
need about 75 grams of
protein each day,

FOLAT
The fungtion in embryonic development. Folate also helps

prevent neural tube defects (defects in the brain and

spinal cord). Folate deficiency may also increase the
pregnancy of preterm, low birth weight and fetal growth is
lacking. pregnant women are advised to consume 600 mg
of folate.

ZAT BESI
Iron is needed to produce
hemoglobin, which acts carry oxygen to
tissues. Iron requirements increase about
twice as much at the moment of
pregnancy. If the iron requirement is
fulfilled ill, pregnant women will be tired
and susceptible to infection. Needs iron
for pregnant women is about 27 mg / day

Pregnant women need

calcium for strong bones
and
teeth.
Calcium
needs
of
pregnant
women is about 1000
mg per day.

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VIT.C
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects tissues from
damage and needed to form collagen and deliver
chemical signals in the brain. Pregnant women are
advised to consume daily 85 mg of vitamin C per day.
Foods rich in vitamin C also helps the absorption of
iron in the body.

VIT.A
Vitamin A plays an important role in
the body's functions, including the
function of vision, immunity, and the
growth and development of the
embryo. Vitamin A deficiency can lead
to premature birth

SAMPLE MENU FOR PREGNANT

WOMEN
Breakfast (520 calories)

Fried Rice (rice, chicken,

eggs, peas,
cucumber, slada)
Fruit Juice (Melon)
Snack (126 kalori)
melon, sweet orange juice)

- Cocktails fruit (papaya, apple,

 Lunch (694 calories)

White rice
meat (beef, oil)
Sauted spinach (spinach, oil)
Vegetable soup (carrots, green
beans, cabbage, chicken)
Cut fruit (papaya)

 Snack (145 calories)

Kolak Pisang (banana, coconut milk, sugar)

Dinner (558 calories)
Schotel macaroni (macaroni, egg, minced meat, cheese,
milk)
Vegetable Salad (slada, cucumbers, carrots, oil)
Fruits (sweet orange)

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