Explanation:
1.What types of nutrients does a developing fetus require ?
Calcium, because it builds strong bone structure and teeth. Vitamin A, protects eyes from blindness and it lowers risk from certain diseases. Vitamin C, it plays a crucial role in physical development and it produced collagen. Vitamin D, it reduces risk from eclampsia and premature birth. Folic acid, made out of vitamin B, is very important when it comes to B cell production.
2. What foods should women avoid during pregnancy ?
Fish, both raw and undercooked, undercooked or raw meat and eggs, organ meat, caffeine, unwashed foods., high mercury fish, etc. high mercury fish is known to have toxic elements within and it can be found in very polluted water. Also, undercooked or raw fish is known to be full of parasites and many kinds of bacteria. Raw eggs can also cause a condition that is called salmonella. When it comes to caffeine, it’s the most common psychoactive substance in the world and is consumed a lot on the daily basis. It’s found in coffee, tea, soft drinks, etc.
3. Why women need to change their diets during pregnancy ?
If a woman was eating healthy before she got pregnant, she would only need to make a few changes. Pregnant should eat a lot of veggies and fruits. Caffeine should be avoided as well as many kinds of fish. Enriched food and grains are very welcome. A pregnant woman is advised to have at least 4 servings of low fat dairy. When it comes to protein intake, around 10grams more, on the daily basis, should be enough, which is around 60grams, etc.
4. What do the following nutrientscaldumcarbohydrates, fiber, healthy fat (unsaturated fats), lodineprotein, Vitamin A Vitamin , Vitamin B12 Vitamin C and Vitamin D-do during pregnancy?
Vitamin A helps women to regain their normal tissue. It also protects sight, it fights infections, boosts immune system and it fastener metabolism. Vitamin B12 helps with our nervous system. If we combine it with folic acid, it helps protect baby’s spine and central nervous system. Vitamin C helps with immune system and helps prevent iron deficiency. Vitamin D regulates calcium and phosphate levels in blood.
5. What foods contain these nutrients ?
They contain many nutrients which are crucial in pregnancy as it’s s very delicate state . Our immune system is prone to May infections so we need to take care of it. The most important person we need to take care of, is our baby.