Nutrition During Pregnancy and Lactation

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Question
CBSEENHO12026925

Inform the staff at the ICDS centre about the change in daily need of protein for pregnant women.

Solution

Protein = +15

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Question
CBSEENHO12026950

Inform the staff at the ICDS centre about the changes in daily needs of iron and calcium for pregnant women.

Solution

i. Iron -35 mg or 21mg +14mg or +14mg
ii. Calcium – 1200 mg or 600mg+600mg or +600 mg

Question
CBSEENHO12026973

Convince pregnant women to include foods rich in zinc with two reasons in their daily meals.

Solution

Zinc in our body performs the following functions:

  1. Prevents miscarriage
  2. Prevents foetal deformation
  3. For growth of cells
  4. Good for immunity
  5. Helps to Increase weight of foetus

Question
CBSEENHO12027015

A family has been served spicy chana bhature, dahi bhalla and mango pickle for lunch. Suggest four modifications in this meal to suit the nutritional requirements of a pregnant woman. Give four reasons for your suggestions.

Solution

 

Family Modifications Reasons
Chana (i) Less spicy and add coriander leaves
(ii) More quantity of chana
1. Folic acid, Vitamin A, Iron
2. Proteins
Bhature 1. Stuff with grated paneer
2. Knead dough with beetroot/green leafy vegetables
1. Calcium, Vitamin A, Protein
2. Iron
Dahi Add pineapple pieces Vitamin C (revised ICMR)
Bhalla Stuff with raisins/ dates Iron, Zinc
Mango Pickle Replace mango pickle with amla chutney with less spices. Vitamin C