Nutrition & Wellness in Pregnancy Flashcards

Hyperemesis gravidarum is defined as severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy resulting in:

Answer: Weight loss of >5% pre-pregnancy weight, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a severe condition causing >5% body weight loss, dehydration, ketosis, and electrolyte disturbances requiring medical intervention.

Safe physical activity recommendations during an uncomplicated pregnancy include:

Answer: 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week

ACOG recommends 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise per week during uncomplicated pregnancy, which benefits maternal and fetal health.

Iron-rich foods that enhance iron absorption when consumed together include iron sources and:

Answer: Vitamin C–rich foods (citrus, bell peppers, tomatoes)

Vitamin C significantly enhances non-heme iron absorption from plant sources by converting ferric iron to the more absorbable ferrous form.

The recommended daily protein intake during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy increases to approximately:

Answer: 71 g/day

Pregnant women in the second and third trimesters need approximately 71 g of protein daily (increased from 46 g non-pregnant) to support fetal growth.

Pica during pregnancy is defined as:

Answer: A craving and consumption of non-food substances such as clay, ice, or starch

Pica is the persistent craving and eating of non-nutritive, non-food items and may indicate nutritional deficiencies, particularly iron deficiency.

Vitamin D during pregnancy is critical for which fetal development process?

Answer: Calcium absorption and fetal bone mineralization

Vitamin D facilitates intestinal calcium absorption and is essential for normal fetal bone and teeth mineralization.