Med. praxi. 2010;7(1):38-40
Nutrition in pregnancy
- Nutriční a dietologické oddělení Pardubické krajské nemocnice, a. s.
A proper nutrition in pregnancy plays a key role for both, a mother and a child. Recommended weight gain differs according to
a mother´s nutritional status, weight gain in obese mothers should be limited. Undernourished mothers shall be fed as well as possible,
because a poor nutrition status influences a child´s growth. Recommendations for protein and saccharide intake are slightly different
in WHO and other resources. Lipid composition is very important because of maturation of CNS and surfactant presence in lungs. It
is known high doses of some micronutrients may be harmful (vit. A) however it has occured in recent studies that other ones are not
consumed in appropriate amounts (e. g. Ca, Fe, Zn, I). Indications for artificial nutrition do exist under special circumstances, current
formulas are safe to be used in pregnancy.
nutrition in pregnancy.
Keywords: nutrition in pregnancy, energy, macronutrients, micronutrients, recommended intake, recommended weight gain, artificial
Published: April 22, 2010 Show citation
