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