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| Ask the dietitian... |
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Our dietitian is on staff to help you make healthy choices for you and your family. Call any time with questions about nutrition during pregnancy, snacks for kids, nutrition supplements, infant/child feeding, or anything else you might be wondering.
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| Top 5 Nutrients in Pregnancy |
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Your growing baby needs many nutrients for healthy development, and YOU are the only source they have! Making sure that you get the right nutrients for you and your baby is one of your most important jobs during pregnancy.
These nutrients are especially important:
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| Calcium |
Get it from dairy foods, dark leafy green veggies, calcium-fortified soy milk, and calcium-fortified juice (check the label).
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| Folate |
Get it from dried or canned beans, peas, or lentils; orange juice, oranges, dark leafy greens, avocados, broccoli, and asparagus |
| Iron |
Your best source is red meat, followed by poultry, fish, beans, tofu, and fortified cereals |
| Protein |
Consume regular servings of meat, poultry, seafood, dairy products, beans, legumes, or nuts |
| Vitamin C |
Get it from citrus fruits and juices, strawberries, bell peppers, tomatoes, dark leafy greens and broccoli |
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