Nutrition needs across life stages including pregnancy, infancy, and older adulthood, distinct from the general macronutrient and childhood-focused decks.
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- How many extra calories does a pregnant woman need in the first trimester?
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No additional calories needed; the increase begins in the second trimester- Additional daily calories needed during the second and third trimester of pregnancy
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Approximately 300-350 extra calories per day- Recommended daily protein increase during pregnancy
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10 grams more per day, or 1.1 grams per kilogram of body weight- Why is folic acid especially critical in early pregnancy?
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Prevents neural tube defects like spina bifida and anencephaly, most important during the first 28 days after conception- Iron needs for pregnant women compared to non-pregnant women
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Increases from 18 mg per day to 27 mg per day- Calcium needs during pregnancy
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1000 mg per day, the same as for non-pregnant women- Recommended gestational weight gain for a woman with normal pre-pregnancy BMI
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25 to 35 pounds (11.5 to 16 kg)- Extra daily calories needed while breastfeeding
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Approximately 300-500 extra calories per day- Daily fluid intake recommendation for breastfeeding mothers
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At least 13 cups (3.1 liters) of fluids per day- Recommended duration of exclusive breastfeeding
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First 6 months of life- When should complementary foods be introduced to an infant?
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Around 6 months of age, when developmental signs of readiness appear (sitting up, loss of tongue-thrust reflex)- Why is iron-fortified infant cereal recommended as a first food?
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Infant iron stores from birth become depleted around 6 months; fortified cereal prevents iron deficiency anemia- Vitamin D supplementation recommended for breastfed infants
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400 IU per day, starting at birth- Why honey should not be given to infants under 12 months
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Risk of botulism; bacterial spores can multiply in an infant's intestines and produce toxin- Age at which cow's milk can be safely introduced as a primary drink
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12 months, not before 1 year, due to incomplete nutrients and digestive immaturity
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