Special Dietary Requirements: Pregnancy
Pregnant women must eat well and are encouraged to eat a variety of foods.
Weight gain is a normal and healthy part of pregnancy, especially during the fourth week
through the end of pregnancy. Most women gain a normal amount of weight by eating
healthfully, staying active, and allowing their appetite to guide food intake.
Physicians usually recommend general guidelines for healthy eating. The pregnant
woman's diet should include the basic nutrients necessary to meet the demands of the
developing fetus. Junk food should be avoided, because it pro…
