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PREGNANCY
NUTRITION
The concept of ‘healthier pregnancies’ has
reinforced a positive direction to prevent
fetal damages from malnutrition, infection and
drug abuse. This section provides you with key
facts for a healthy pregnancy.
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Food
Group Chart
1. MEAT POULTRY OR FISH
Good source of protein for you
2. WHOLE GRAIN
BREADS/ROTIS/PARATHAS
Rich source of carbohydrates to provide you with enough
energy.
3. MILK, CHEESE AND
YOGURT
Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth
4. LEAN RED MEAT
Iron not only helps in making red blood cells for the blood
but also helps in fighting your fatigue.
5. CARROTS OR YAMS
Good eyesight and bone growth is by vitamin A
6. CITRUS FRUITS
Vitamin C helps in the formation of healthy gums, bones and
teeth.
7. PORK AND HAM
Vitamin B6 helps the body metabolise proteins, fats and
carbohydrates.
8. FORTIFIED
CERAEALS
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) maintains energy and promotes
healthy skin. Vitamin E and folic acid helps baby grow and
develop normally.
9. GREEN LEAFY
VEGETABLES
Folic acid is used to produce red blood cells and
proteins.
10. NUTS
Moderate amounts of fat provide long-term energy for growth
and development
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