Lisa has just found out that she is pregnant. This is her first pregnancy, and she wants to be sure to do everything right. She
tells you, "I know I should not have any alcohol, and I have never been a smoker, but what about food? Is there anything I should do differently, or avoid? Which of the following would you include when teaching Lisa about nutrition during pregnancy? Quizlet
Answer: Eat an additional 10 to 15 grams of protein a day.
Explanation:
There are many does and don't during the time of pregnancy. There are certain things that should completely be avoided at the time of pregnancy like smoking and alcohol.
First thing that is important for the mother is to increase the amount of nutrients in her food.
There should be a increase in the grams of the protein which is taken by the pregnant lady. This should be done in order to compensate the demand of body as there is a development of baby inside the women.
Basically she must eat for two. Proteins are basically the building blocks of the cells of the body so it should be consumed more specially during the second and third trimester of pregnancy.
