By: Yvonn, Jennifer Minda and Jordan Pregnancy By: Yvonn, Jennifer Minda and Jordan

Macro- Nutrients Macro- Nutrients Reason why it is important Protein Pregnant women eat food with protein in it to be able to give protein to the child and to strengthen the muscles of the child while it is in the womb of the mother. Fat They provide fuel for daily energy requirements, help insulate and regulate body temperature, protect internal organs against injury for pregnant woman. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are important for pregnant woman because they give energy to them. Also contains vitamins and fibre.

Micro- Nutrients Micro- Nutrients Why is it important Vitamin A It is important to pregnant women as it protects the immune system. It is important for ensuring optimal eye development in the embryo (a fertilised egg in the very early stages of pregnancy, before it takes on human characteristics), it also regulates the way in which cells differentiate to form different parts of the eye. Fibre Helps with digestive system, help to process the food in your stomach to be properly digest. Vitamin D It is important nutrient for maintaining healthy skin and muscle strength. Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant woman is an important risk as in the foetus it can lead to childhood rickets (a disease which retards skeletal development and causes weak bones)

FOOD PLAN Meal Example Breakfast Porridge Juice or Water Yoghurt Lunch Salad (vegetables) Water or juice Dinner - Spinach Pasta Water Milk Snack -Carrot sticks -Crackers