NR 228 Nutrition Exam 2 Questions & Answers

Pregnancy weight gain for normal weight - ANSWER-25-35 lbs *due to breast feeding and amniotic fluid Dietary Guidelines for pregnant women - ANSWER--Avoid foods such as raw eggs, raw meats, excessive amounts of coffee (only one cup per day) Vitamins that should not increase during pregnancy are - ANSWER--Vitamin C (hypercalcemia) -Vitamin E (fetal heart defect) -Vitamin K (prolong jaundice) Preeclampsia nutrition related concerns - ANSWER--Patient will be put on the DASH diet (hypertension diet) to help lower BP -Limit and avoid trans fats, sat. fats, sugar, salt, no fast food, no coffee -Increase foods rich in potassium, magnesium, and vitamins, fruits and vegetables, whole grain, protein Gestational Diabetes Mellitus - ANSWER-Recommended foods to prevent GDM include carbohydrates, iron, calcium, protein, and fat sources. (simple carbs, fruits and veggies) Maternal PKU - ANSWER-Lack of proper dietary therapy during pregnancy. Findings in infant: microcephaly, mental retardation, growth retardation, congenital heart defects. -Pregnant women should not eat foods high in phenylalanine (should only consume 1-4 mg per day) -Avoid fish, meat, diet soda, eggs, wheat -Fruit, vegetables, and low protein foods are okay to eat Lactation - ANSWER-750-1000mL of breast milk daily -500 kcal for producing breast milk daily