Compare appropriate pregnancy weight gains for underweight, normal weight, and overweight women.
List nutrient supplements that are recommended during pregnancy.
Discuss how energy needs increase during lactation.
Discuss nutrient needs that are increased during lactation
Instructions:
Create a brochure for high-risk pregnant females, i.e., pregnant teens, and women >35. The brochure needs to include the following information:
Provide weight gain recommendations for over, normal, and underweight females. This includes the BMIs for each weight status; i.e., overweight BMI 25-29.9
Indicate 2 macronutrients and 2 micronutrients pregnant females need to consume at a higher amount than when not pregnant. Include the recommended amounts based on RDAs and provide at least 2 examples of foods that contain these nutrients
Indicate 2 risk factors for pregnant females who are 35 years of age
Provide the energy needs for the 1st 6 months of breastfeeding and 2nd 6 months of breastfeeding
Indicate 2 micronutrients a lactating female needs to consume during breastfeeding. Include the recommended amount based on RDAs and provide at least 2 examples of foods that contain these nutrients.
Requirements:
Create a tri-fold brochure (templates can be found at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/results.aspx?qu=brochures) through either Word or Publisher.
Include graphics to make the brochure creative and informative.
Correct grammar, sentence structure and word usage. No jargon.
Include at least two references.. All references should follow APA style format, and should be submitted on a separate page from the brochure.
