Ilab Prenatal Life Cycle
12/14/2012
Week 7 iLab: Prenatal Lifecycle
Choose lifecycle: Prenatal
1.) Describe the lifecycle and the age to be in that lifecycle:
I have chosen prenatal as the lifecycle of choice for this week’s iLab. The prenatal lifecycle begins during conception and lasts until the birth of the baby.
2.) Describe nutritional challenges associated with that particular lifecycle.
During the gestation period it is difficult at times for the mother to provide the appropriate vitamins & nutrients for her baby, so it is important for the mother to avoid any empty calories and/or unhealthy foods such as processed foods (deli meats, hot dogs), fish high in mercury (swordfish, mackerel), unpasteurized cheeses (blue cheese, feta, goat cheese), uncooked …show more content…
Iron 27mg (double amount) daily: Helps create red blood cells, builds cartilage, bones, connective tissue, and supplies oxygen to cells.
Foods to eat: Dried legumes, spinach, lean red meat, fish, egg yolks, cereal, and prunes.
Carbohydrates (depends on age, height, and weight): The woman should get between 40-60% of their diet from carbohydrates especially in the second and third trimesters depending on the physicians recommendation for carbohydrate intake.
Foods to eat: Whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Fats: Trying to avoid foods that have saturated fats is important. Also, consuming foods high in Omega 3s and Omega 6 can help with keeping a regular blood pressure, water balance, relax blood vessels, keep blood thin, and improve nerve and immune function, and much more.
Foods to eat: Salmon, fishy oils, and halibut.
Proteins 70gm daily: The amino acids in proteins help as building blocks for the baby’s body development and cells.
Foods to eat: Lean meats & Poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, tofu, shellfish, and beans.
Zinc 15 mg daily: Helps with cell replication.
Foods to eat: Corn, eggs, peas, lean meats, and …show more content…
Foods to eat: Whole grain, spinach, legumes, nuts, and peanut butter.
Iodine 140mcg daily: helps prevent hyperthyroidism.
Foods to eat: Dairy products, eggs, iodized salt, saltwater fish.
Selenium 60mcg daily: Helps with brain development and is an antioxidant.
Foods to eat: Oily fish, and lean meats.
References:
Muller, Lauryn (2011). What Percentage of Fats, Carbs, & Proteins to Eat. Retrieved December 14th, 2012 from: http://www.livestrong.com/article/475143-what-percentage-of-fats-carbs-proteins-to-eat/
Robin, Suzanne (2010). Prenatal Vitamins and Minerals. Retrieved December 14th, 2012 from: http://www.livestrong.com/article/275917-prenatal-vitamins-and-minerals/
Sheldon, Lynne (2011). Recommended Carbohydrates for Pregnancy. Retrieved on December 14th, 2012 from: http://www.livestrong.com/article/540974-recommended-carbohydrates-for-pregnancy/
Web MD (2012). Pregnancy and Prenatal Vitamins. Retrieved on December 14th, 2012 from:
Week 7 iLab: Prenatal Lifecycle
Choose lifecycle: Prenatal
1.) Describe the lifecycle and the age to be in that lifecycle:
I have chosen prenatal as the lifecycle of choice for this week’s iLab. The prenatal lifecycle begins during conception and lasts until the birth of the baby.
2.) Describe nutritional challenges associated with that particular lifecycle.
During the gestation period it is difficult at times for the mother to provide the appropriate vitamins & nutrients for her baby, so it is important for the mother to avoid any empty calories and/or unhealthy foods such as processed foods (deli meats, hot dogs), fish high in mercury (swordfish, mackerel), unpasteurized cheeses (blue cheese, feta, goat cheese), uncooked …show more content…
Iron 27mg (double amount) daily: Helps create red blood cells, builds cartilage, bones, connective tissue, and supplies oxygen to cells.
Foods to eat: Dried legumes, spinach, lean red meat, fish, egg yolks, cereal, and prunes.
Carbohydrates (depends on age, height, and weight): The woman should get between 40-60% of their diet from carbohydrates especially in the second and third trimesters depending on the physicians recommendation for carbohydrate intake.
Foods to eat: Whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Fats: Trying to avoid foods that have saturated fats is important. Also, consuming foods high in Omega 3s and Omega 6 can help with keeping a regular blood pressure, water balance, relax blood vessels, keep blood thin, and improve nerve and immune function, and much more.
Foods to eat: Salmon, fishy oils, and halibut.
Proteins 70gm daily: The amino acids in proteins help as building blocks for the baby’s body development and cells.
Foods to eat: Lean meats & Poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, tofu, shellfish, and beans.
Zinc 15 mg daily: Helps with cell replication.
Foods to eat: Corn, eggs, peas, lean meats, and …show more content…
Foods to eat: Whole grain, spinach, legumes, nuts, and peanut butter.
Iodine 140mcg daily: helps prevent hyperthyroidism.
Foods to eat: Dairy products, eggs, iodized salt, saltwater fish.
Selenium 60mcg daily: Helps with brain development and is an antioxidant.
Foods to eat: Oily fish, and lean meats.
References:
Muller, Lauryn (2011). What Percentage of Fats, Carbs, & Proteins to Eat. Retrieved December 14th, 2012 from: http://www.livestrong.com/article/475143-what-percentage-of-fats-carbs-proteins-to-eat/
Robin, Suzanne (2010). Prenatal Vitamins and Minerals. Retrieved December 14th, 2012 from: http://www.livestrong.com/article/275917-prenatal-vitamins-and-minerals/
Sheldon, Lynne (2011). Recommended Carbohydrates for Pregnancy. Retrieved on December 14th, 2012 from: http://www.livestrong.com/article/540974-recommended-carbohydrates-for-pregnancy/
Web MD (2012). Pregnancy and Prenatal Vitamins. Retrieved on December 14th, 2012 from: