Nutrition during pregnancy

Open Ended

What are some challenges that pregnant women might face when trying to maintain a healthy diet?

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for pregnant women to follow a healthy diet and meet their nutritional requirements?

• To ensure proper growth and development of the baby

• To prevent common pregnancy complications

• To maintain the mother's health

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nutrients is NOT highlighted as important in a healthy diet during pregnancy?

• Folic Acid

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

• Calcium

Open Ended

How does energy (calorie) requirement change during pregnancy, and why is this important for the mother and fetus?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are recommended ways to include fruits and vegetables in the daily diet according to the presentation?

• Add to breakfast cereal or eat with yoghurt

• Eat only as dessert

• Include in smoothies and juices

• Use to make soups

Open Ended

Why is it important for pregnant women to consume milk and dairy products, and how many servings are recommended daily?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following foods is NOT a good source of iron for pregnant women?

• Red meat

• Nuts

• Eggs

• White bread

Multiple Choice

Which type of fat is considered healthier and should be regularly included in the diet?

• Saturated fat

• Trans fat

• Unsaturated fat

• Animal fat

Open Ended

List three sources of caffeine that should be limited during pregnancy.

Multiple Select

Which of the following fish are high in mercury and should be avoided during pregnancy?

• Wild salmon

• Swordfish

• Anchovies

• King mackerel

Multiple Choice

Processed meats are high in which two components that should be limited during pregnancy?

• Salt and saturated fat

• Sugar and fiber

• Protein and vitamins

• Unsaturated fat and calcium

Open Ended

Explain why it is important for pregnant women to avoid foods that may contain parasites and bacteria.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following foods should pregnant women avoid to reduce the risk of food poisoning?

• Raw sprouting vegetables

• Cooked poultry

• Pasteurised milk

• Washed fruits

Multiple Select

Select all foods that are natural sources of folate.

• Spinach

• Lentils

• White bread

• Oranges

Multiple Choice

Which nutrient helps prevent neural tube defects in the developing foetus?

• Iron

• Calcium

• Folic acid

• Vitamin D

Open Ended

Describe how a woman's recommended weight gain during pregnancy is determined and provide the expected weight gain for someone with a healthy BMI before pregnancy.