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A Small Guest for Lunch

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1DIETARY NEEDS DURING PREGNANCYDaily Food Requirements of an Expectant Mother (on average)Dairy4 servingsProtein3 servingsFruits2 4 servings(including 1 vitamin C-rich fruit daily)Vegetables3 5 servings(including dark green and deep yellow vegetables several times a week)Grains6 11 servingsWhole-grain, enriched

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4Daily Food Plan for PregnancyFood GroupsSuggested Daily ServingsWhat Equals a Serving?VegetablesDark, green leafyDeep yellowStarchyOther vegetables Depends on age, height, weight, and activity level the plate should be fruits and vegetables1/2 cup of cooked vegetables1/2 cup of chopped raw vegetables1 cups of leafy raw vegetables, such as lettuce or spinach1 cup of vegetable juice

Copyright Notice: The materials are copyrighted and trademarked as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.5Daily Food Plan for PregnancyFood GroupSuggested Daily ServingsWhat Equals a Serving?FruitsCitrus, melon, berriesOther fruitsDepends on age, height, weight, and activity level the plate should be fruits and vegetables

A whole fruit, such as a medium apple, banana, or orangeA grapefruit halfA melon wedge3/4 cup of juice1/2 cup of berries1/2 cup of cooked or canned fruit1/4 dried fruit

Copyright Notice: The materials are copyrighted and trademarked as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.6Daily Food Plan for PregnancyFood GroupSuggested Daily ServingsWhat Equals a Serving?Grains Whole-grain EnrichedDepends on age, height, weight, and activity levelMake at least half the daily grains whole grains

1 slice bread1/2 hamburger bun, English muffin, or bagelA small roll, biscuit, or muffin3 to 4 small or 2 large crackers1/2 cup cooked cereal, rice, or pasta1 ounce of ready-to-eat breakfast cereal1 tortilla or pancake

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Depends on age More needed during pregnancy and breast feeding Low-fat may be suggested in some instances

1 cup of milk 8 ounces of yogurt 1 1/2 ounces of natural cheese 2 ounces of processed cheese

Copyright Notice: The materials are copyrighted and trademarked as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.8Daily Food Plan for PregnancyFood GroupSuggested Daily ServingsWhat Equals a Serving?ProteinDepends on age, height, weight, and activity levelChoose lean meats, fish, poultry, nuts and seeds2-3 ounces equal one serving of cooked, lean meat, poultry, or fishCount 1 egg, 1/2 cup cooked dried beans, or 2 T. peanut butter as 1 ounce of meat

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