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Pregnancy Nutrition Guidelines
During pregnancy, a woman needs additional nutrient and calorie intake for good general health, sufficient weight gain, and healthy fetal development. Individual nutritional needs during pregnancy is influenced by a woman's age and general physical condition at the start of pregnancy.
The chart below identifies important, nutrient-rich food groups and the minimum daily recommended servings from each group. Use this chart as a starting point from which to build a healthy pregnancy diet plan based on individual needs.
| Food Group |
Servings Needed Per Day |
Sample Serving |
| Milk ~ Dairy |
3 to 5 Servings |
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup yogurt
- 11/2 oz cheese
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| Fruits |
2 to 4 Servings |
- 1 piece fresh fruit
- 1/2 cup frozen or canned fruit
- 1/4 cup dried fruit
- 3/4 cup fruit juice
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| Vegetables |
3 to 5 Servings |
- 1/2 cup cooked vegetables
- 1 small baked potato
- 1 cup green salad
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| Bread ~ Grains |
6 or more Servings |
- 1 slice bread (1 oz)
- 1/2 cup cooked rice, pasta or cereal
- 1/2 bagel or english muffin
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| Protein Foods |
2 to 3 Servings |
- 2-3 oz cooked meat, fish or poultry
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup cooked beans
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
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