Maternity Nursing Q 93
The diet that is appropriate in normal pregnancy should be high in:
A. Protein, minerals, and vitamins
B. Carbohydrates and vitamins
C. Proteins, carbohydrates, and fats
D. Fats and minerals
Correct Answer: A. Protein, minerals, and vitamins
In a normal pregnancy, there is a higher demand for protein (bodybuilding foods), vitamins (esp. vitamin A, B, C, folic acid), and minerals (esp. iron, calcium, phosphorous, zinc, iodine, magnesium) because of the need of the growing fetus.
Option B: Maternal glucose is substantially influenced by the type of carbohydrates in the diet through its direct effect on glycemia. The rate at which each carbohydrate raises blood glucose levels after ingestion can be measured via the dietary glycemic index (GI). Carbohydrate type and the GI of the diet enhance or inhibit abnormal hyperglycemia during pregnancy caused by either pathological conditions or the inability of the mother to cope with the physiological IR of pregnancy.
Option C: During pregnancy, the body needs more fat. Roughly 25 percent to 35 percent of the daily calories should come from fat, depending on the woman’s carbohydrate goals. Eating monounsaturated fat is preferred over saturated varieties.
Option D: Unsaturated fats provide vital nutrients to help build and develop cells in both the woman’s body and her baby’s. Polyunsaturated fats are rich in omega-3s — EPA (or eicosapentaenoic acid, found in plant sources) and DHA (or docosahexaenoic acid, found in fish) — to help develop and sustain the health of the baby’s heart, immune system, brain, eyes, and more. Some monounsaturated fats may also be a good source of folate, otherwise known as folic acid, which helps protect the baby against birth defects