Growth and Development Q 27

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A pregnant woman is advised to alter her diet during pregnancy by increasing her protein and Vitamin C to meet the needs of the growing fetus. Which diet best meets the client’s needs?

  

     A. Scrambled egg, hash browned potatoes, half-glass of buttermilk, small nectarine

     B. 3oz. Chicken, ½ cup corn, lettuce salad, small banana

     C. 1 C. macaroni, ¾ cup peas, whole glass milk, medium pear

     D. Beef, ½ cup Lima beans, glass of skim milk, ¾ cup strawberries

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Beef, ½ C. Lima beans, a glass of skim milk, ¾ cup strawberries

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Increasing vitamin C intake helps the pregnant woman in the absorption of iron while protein aids in building the baby’s bones, muscles, and other tissues during the second and third trimester. Beef and beans are an excellent source of protein as is skim milk. Strawberries are a good source of Vitamin C.

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Option A: Hash browns, quick-cook oats, bacon, and even eggs (prepared in restaurants) can be loaded with sodium. Sodium causes the woman to retain water, which leaves her bloated from the start of the day.

Option B: Oranges have a perfect score of 100, earning more credit than apples (96) and bananas (91) due to high concentrations of vitamin C, fiber, calcium, folate, bioflavonoids, and carotenoids.

Option C: They contain the least amount of protein and vitamins needed for the growing fetus. A pregnant woman can have around three glasses of milk, preferably the low-fat or non-fat variety, every day to benefit from it.

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