Gadsden State Community College - HEC 140 Case Study 15A: Weight Status and Pregnancy Sadie is a 37-year-old teacher in her 20th week of pregnancy

Gadsden State Community College - HEC 140

Case Study 15A: Weight Status and Pregnancy

Sadie is a 37-year-old teacher in her 20th week of pregnancy. She is 68 inches tall and weighs 195 pounds. Her pre-pregnancy weight was 180 pounds. She gained 50 pounds with her first pregnancy two years ago. Her doctor has recommended that she limit her weight gain during this pregnancy. She likes to swim but has not been exercising regularly since she found out she was pregnant. She has had morning sickness through much of this pregnancy and says that she feels better when she eats starchy foods such as bread, potato chips, and pasta. She complains of recent problems with constipation and is seeking ways to relieve her discomfort. ...

1)Calculate Sadie's body mass index (BMI) based on her prepregnancy weight.                       

2. Based on her pre-pregnancy weight, if she is carrying a single baby, how much weight should Sadie gain during her pregnancy?

3. What proportion of women in the U.S. is obese?

4. What is the recommended weight gain during the first trimester for a normal weight woman?         3 ½ lbs What is the recommended weekly weight gain after the first trimester for an overweight woman?

5. If a woman gains 30 pounds during pregnancy, how many of those pounds are necessary fat stores for her?

6. What proportion of pregnant women in the U.S. gain more weight than is recommended?