Diet FAQ
How is my baby affected by my diet during pregnancy?
What a mother eats affects her baby. It is seen that a mother who consumes a nutritionally balanced diet gives birth to a healthy baby. But if her diet is nutritionally poor she may give birth to a low-birth weight baby. When it comes to a bad diet, and how it can affect an unborn baby there are numerous ways. A poor diet can affect a child in the same way that it affects anyone else. It can affect the placenta. It can affect the growth and development of organs. Additionally, it can cause amniotic membrane to rupture before the child is ready. In some cases, poor nutrition can cause gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, placental abruption, and toxaemia. Missing nutrients in the diet can increase the risk of both pregnancy and birth-related complications.
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How can I get the right balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fats during pregnancy?
The nutritional requirement differs from person to person. In order to get all the necessary nutrients in the right amount, one has to consume a balanced diet that includes items from all the 5 food groups in the right amount.
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How important are dairy products?
Dairy products are important as they provide the nutrients calcium and proteins which are required for the growth and development of the baby’s bones and teeth.
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What kind of food is rich in folic acid?
Folic acid rich foods include dark green leafy vegetables like spinach or kale, broccoli, citrus fruits, nuts, legumes, whole grains, and fortified breads and cereals.
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How can I get enough nutrients without consuming too many calories?
Choose the right foods. To eat well, choose nutrient-dense foods. Nutrient-dense foods are foods that have a lot of nutrients but relatively few calories. Look for foods that contain vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and healthy fats. For example, fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, whole grains, unsalted nuts and no added sugar products.
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When I eat more than I need, what happens to the extra calories?
An accumulation of 3,500 extra calories is stored by your body as 1 pound of fat. Fat is the body's way of saving energy. It is need not be fat. Be it any form of nutrients like carbohydrates, proteins or alcohol, consumption of extra calories can lead to fat storage.
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How can I burn off my stored body fat?
The best way for losing excess weight and stored body fat involves having a low calorie balanced diet with increased physical activity.
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I'm on a diet; do I need to exercise too?
Dieting during pregnancy is not acceptable. In general, following a fad diet or skipping meals is not a good idea as most of them have a negative affect over a period of time. Having a balanced diet along with good physical activity helps you to stay fit and healthy.
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Why do I always eat when I'm upset?
Certain people tend to eat more when they are upset due to stress. Stress increases the levels of the hormone Cortisol which creates cravings for sweet and salty foods.