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MAKING A BABY IS COMPLICATED

OH BABY; ARE YOU KIDDING?

ALL GROWN UP

 

 

MAKING A BABY IS COMPLICATED

Q.    How does conception occur?
Q.    What happens early on in pregnancy?
Q.    How long does pregnancy last?

Weight Gain is a Must during Pregnancy

Q.    How much weight should she gain during pregnancy?
Q.    How much weight should an overweight or underweight woman gain during pregnancy?
Q.    What should a woman do if she gains too much weight during pregnancy?
Q.    What contributes to weight gain during pregnancy?

Certain Nutrients Play a Special Role during Pregnancy

Q.    How much protein does a mother need during pregnancy?
Q.    Are vitamin needs increased during pregnancy?
Q.    Why is folate so important during pregnancy?
Q.    Are minerals needed in greater amounts during pregnancy?
Q.    Should pregnant women take prenatal vitamin/mineral supplements?
Q.    Do pregnant women need to takes omega-3 fatty acid supplements?
Q.    Can we get too much of certain vitamins during pregnancy?

Q.    What factors can affect the healthy growth of an unborn infant?
Q.    Is smoking an issue during pregnancy?
Q.    What impact does alcohol have on a pregnancy?
Q.    Is caffeine a problem during pregnancy?
Q.    Should a pregnant women exercise during pregnancy?
 

BABIES WORK THEIR WAY UP TO ADULT FOOD

Q.    How much do humans grow during infancy?
Q.    What is lactation?
Q.    What is colostrum?
Q.    What is breast milk?
Q.    How much energy (calories) does an infant need?
Q.    How much protein does an infant need?
Q.    Are vitamin and mineral needs greater during infancy?

Q.    What are infant formulas?
Q.    Beyond, calories and protein, what special nutrients are in infant formulas?
Q.    When should an infant advance to solid foods?
Q.    What changes can you expect as an infant transitions to solid foods?
Q.    What are food allergies?
Q.    How do food allergies develop?
Q.    Are food intolerances different from allergies?
 

KIDS GROW FAST!

Q.    How are eating behaviors affected during childhood and adolescence?
Q.    How much growth can be expected during childhood and adolescence?
Q.    What if a child refuses to eat certain foods?
Q.    Does sugar cause hyperactivity in children?
Q.    Do sugary foods cause acne?
Q.    Do sugary foods cause cavities in teeth?
Q.    Is childhood and adolescent obesity an issue?
Q.    Are there medical and social concerns with childhood obesity?
Q.    What can be done to reduce childhood obesity?
Q.    What is anorexia nervosa?
Q.    What is bulimia?
Q.    Can someone be both anorexic and bulimic?

 

ADULTS ARE FACED WITH A NEW SET OF NUTRITION CONCERNS

Q.    What nutrition based issues do adults face?
Q.    Is alcohol good or bad for our health?
Q.    What is alcohol and how does the body metabolize it?
Q.    Can alcohol consumption affect the metabolism of other energy nutrients?

 

 

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