Prenatal Nutrition

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Across
  1. 4. Prevents worsening nausea and supports maternal health
  2. 8. Group needing extra B12, DHA, iodine, and iron
  3. 11. Condition prevented by adequate iron intake
  4. 12. Risk increased by excessive pregnancy weight gain
  5. 13. Risk of overly restricting carbohydrates during pregnancy
  6. 15. Help prevent blood sugar spikes when eaten between meals
  7. 17. Fetal overgrowth risk from uncontrolled gestational diabetes
  8. 18. Low-GI carbohydrate source recommended for GDM
  9. 20. Nutrient that should make up 35–45% of calories for GDM
Down
  1. 1. Index used to select foods that prevent glucose spikes
  2. 2. Sensitivity needed to make nutrition therapy acceptable
  3. 3. Bland food recommended during nausea
  4. 5. Maternal lipids associated with increased fetal fat
  5. 6. Nutrient needed to prevent neural tube defects
  6. 7. Term describing weight gain guidelines based on BMI
  7. 9. Common symptom managed with small, frequent meals
  8. 10. Increases risk of low birthweight and poor nutrient status
  9. 14. Recommended at 150 minutes per week during pregnancy
  10. 16. Whole-grain option included in sample pregnancy menus
  11. 19. Often required for iron and folic acid during pregnancy