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Tips for prenatal and postnatal nutrition

Tips for prenatal and postnatal nutrition

Key nutrients during pregnancy: Quality protein – chicken, pork, beef, fish, tofu, beans, lentils, eggs Adequate calories – extra 300-500 calories per day Iron 23mg Vitamin C – 100mg Calcium – 1000 – 1200mg Vitamin D – 1000 IU Folate/Folic acid – 800 mcg to 1000 mcg (1 mg)/day DHA – at least 200mg/day Zinc 11mg Iodine 220mg Nutritional Supplement:…