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DIETARY NEEDS DURING PREGNANCY Daily Food Requirements of an Expectant Mother (on average) Dairy4 servings Protein3 servings Fruits2 – 4 servings (including 1 vitamin C-rich fruit daily) Vegetables3 – 5 servings (including dark green and deep yellow vegetables several times a week) Grains6 – 11 servings Whole-grain, enriched Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

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Daily Food Plan for Pregnancy Food Groups Suggested Daily Servings What Equals a Serving? Vegetables Dark, green leafy Deep yellow Starchy Other vegetables Depends on age, height, weight, and activity level ½ the plate should be fruits and vegetables 1/2 cup of cooked vegetables 1/2 cup of chopped raw vegetables 1 cups of leafy raw vegetables, such as lettuce or spinach 1 cup of vegetable juice Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

Daily Food Plan for Pregnancy Food Group Suggested Daily Servings What Equals a Serving? Fruits Citrus, melon, berries Other fruits Depends on age, height, weight, and activity level ½ the plate should be fruits and vegetables A whole fruit, such as a medium apple, banana, or orange A grapefruit half A melon wedge 3/4 cup of juice 1/2 cup of berries 1/2 cup of cooked or canned fruit 1/4 dried fruit Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

Daily Food Plan for Pregnancy Food Group Suggested Daily Servings What Equals a Serving? Grains Whole-grain Enriched Depends on age, height, weight, and activity level Make at least half the daily grains whole grains 1 slice bread 1/2 hamburger bun, English muffin, or bagel A small roll, biscuit, or muffin 3 to 4 small or 2 large crackers 1/2 cup cooked cereal, rice, or pasta 1 ounce of ready-to-eat breakfast cereal 1 tortilla or pancake Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

Daily Food Plan for Pregnancy Food Group Suggested Daily Servings What Equals a Serving? Dairy Depends on age More needed during pregnancy and breast feeding Low-fat may be suggested in some instances 1 cup of milk 8 ounces of yogurt 1 1/2 ounces of natural cheese 2 ounces of processed cheese Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.

Daily Food Plan for Pregnancy Food Group Suggested Daily Servings What Equals a Serving? Protein Depends on age, height, weight, and activity level Choose lean meats, fish, poultry, nuts and seeds 2-3 ounces equal one serving of cooked, lean meat, poultry, or fish Count 1 egg, 1/2 cup cooked dried beans, or 2 T. peanut butter as 1 ounce of meat Copyright © Notice: The materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of The Curriculum Center for Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Tech University.