Nutrition & Dietetics

Nutrition and Pregnancy

Nutrition and pregnancy refers intake of nutrients, food as per the dietary planning which is taken during, before and after pregnancy. Primary instance, Nutrition of the fetus begins at conception. For this reason, the nutrition of the mother is important from before conception as well as throughout pregnancy and breast feeding Macronutrients are nutrients that provide calories, or energy. These include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. More nutrients are to be consumed during pregnancy. Mostly, pregnant women can meet the increased nutritional needs for health by choosing a diet that includes variety of healthy foods.