Nutrition for Two- Pregnancy

A pregnant woman's nutritional needs each day:

Fruits, 2 cups a day:
*Eat a variety of fruits
*1 cup of fruit or fruit juice
*or 1/2 cup dried fruit

Vegetables, 2 1/2 cups a day:
*Eat a variety of vegetables
*1 cup raw or cooked vegetables of juice
*of 2 cups raw leafy vegetables

Grains, 6 ounces a day:
*Choose whole grains (not refined grains)
*1 cup cereal or
*1/2 cup pasta, or rice

Meat & Beans, 5 1/2 ounces a day:
*Choose lean protein
*1 cup lean meat or
*1/4 beans or
*1/2 ounce nuts or
* 1 egg or
*tablespoon peanut butter

Milk, 3 cups a day:
*Choose low fat of fat free
*1 cup milk or
*8 ounces of yogurt or
*1 ounce cheese

Check with your doctor on the above information, these amounts are for an average pregnant woman.  Check with your doctor to make sure your weight gain is on target. 

Do not drink any amount of alcohol while pregnant.

Take a prenatal vitamin and folic acid every day in addition to eating a healthy diet.  But don't eat too much at one time. 

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