How to make healthy food choices for expectant moms
Diet & Health • Nutrition
Pregnant women have diet requirements for two, and many foods are great for healthy expecting moms. Contrary to popular belief, when you are pregnant, you don't have to eat for two or double your caloric intake. In fact, that could be harmful to you and the baby. Try these tips for buying food for expectant mothers in this Diet & Health how-to video.
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Pregnant women do NOT need to double calories
A multivitamin can offer iron & folic acid
Stay away from caffeine & alcohol
Eat smaller more frequent meals
About this Author
Michelle Cooper has been a registered dietician for more than 10 years. She currently works for the state of North Carolina for the New Hanover County School District in the Child Nutrition Department as the supervising registered dietician on staff. She specializes in child nutrition, child fitness and overall child health. She enjoys her job because it allows her to be a pivotal piece of child development.
