Common Nutrition Misconceptions During Pregnancy • • • Pregnant women do not need to eat for two The total energy requirement for pregnant women is only 10% more than your regular diet There should not be weight gain during the 1st trimester –weight gain should begin during the 2nd and 3rd semester Long-term Effects of Shortterm Unhealthy Cravings During Pregnancy • Unhealthy & unwanted weight gain • Increased levels of cholesterol & chances of genetic abnormalities • Digestive problems • An increased risk of gestational diabetes, allergies, & heart disease • Depression in mother NUTRITION & PREGNANCY By Anaida Semirjyan Crystal Seav Dorit Halelouyan Folate Food containing folate can be found in leafy green vegetables & citrus fruits

Common Nutrition Misconceptions During Pregnancy • • • Pregnant women do not need to eat for two The total energy requirement for pregnant women is only 10% more than your regular diet There should not be weight gain during the 1st trimester –weight gain should begin during the 2nd and 3rd semester Long-term Effects of Shortterm Unhealthy Cravings During Pregnancy • Unhealthy & unwanted weight gain • Increased levels of cholesterol & chances of genetic abnormalities • Digestive problems • An increased risk of gestational diabetes, allergies, & heart disease • Depression in mother NUTRITION & PREGNANCY By Anaida Semirjyan Crystal Seav Dorit Halelouyan Folate Food containing folate can be found in leafy green vegetables & citrus fruits. Calcium Often times, dairy products like milk will contain high amounts of calcium. Iron Can be obtain from animal meat or fish, and also dark green vegetables. What Not to Eat While Pregnant What to Eat While Pregnant Recommended Vitamins • • • • Folate Calcium Iron Vitamin A • Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6, & B12 • Zinc • Iodine • Vitamin C, E, & D Avoid alcohol & excessive amounts of caffeine