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Muslims and Mormons - Avoidance of stimulants (coffee, tea, soda)
Muslim - Ramadan-fasting for religious holidays
Offer a snack at bedtime
Seventh Day Adventists - Vegetarianism
African American "Soul Food" - Frying & cooking with added animal fats
Increased milk consumption
Use of packaged meats
Encourage frying lightly with canola or olive oil
High in fat, protein, and sodium
Low in potassium, calcium & fiber
Lacto Ovo Vegetarian - Dairy products and eggs
Nutrients for Vegans - Protein, iron, zinc, calcium, B12, and Vitamin D
Common Food Allergies - Milk, peanuts, fish, eggs, wheat
Orthodox Jewish - Kosher Diet
Asian American "Chinese Food" - Spices are important High
sodium intake!
Encourage moderate salt intake
Calories are increased during pregnancy - Extra 340 calories during 2nd trimester Extra
452 calories during 3rd trimester
, Pregnancy Weight Gain - Normal weight: 1 pound/week for a total of 23-35 pounds
Underweight: Just more than 1 pound/week for a total of 28-40 pounds
Overweight: o.66 pounds/week for a total of 15-25 pounds
Nausea during Pregnancy - Eat dry crackers and toast
Constipation during Pregnancy - Increase fluid intake and fibers
Maternal Phenylketonuria (PKU) - Genetic disease in which high levels of phenylaline
pose danger to fetus
PKU diet at least 3 months prior to pregnancy and continue throughout the pregnancy
Breastfeeding - Should occur for the first 6 months and can continue for as long as the
mother and baby desire
Cows Milk - Should NOT be introduced until after 1 year of age
Breastfeeding Teaching - Offer breast milk immediately after birth
8-12 feedings in a 24 hour period
Nurse up to 15-20 minutes per breast
Infant will empty a breast within 5-10 minutes
Frequent feedings every 2 hours
After 4 hours without feeding, mother should wake up the baby for feeding
Breast milk can be in fridge for up to 10 days or frozen for 6 months
Do NOT freeze thawed milk
Solid Foods after... - 6 months
New foods should be introduced... - one at a time over a 4-5 day period
Do NOT feed infants honey due to risk of... - Botulism
Finger Foods - Ripe bananas
Graham crackers
Cheese cubes
Noodles
Peeled chunks of apples
Pears
Peaches
Colic - Persistent crying last for 3 hours or longer per day