As I am in 3rd semester on my pregnancy. So pls provide me the food intake chart.

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1. Proteins: Especially essential during 3rd trimester (7th to 9th months of pregnancy). for growth, repair of muscle, skin, hair and body tissues. Protein deficiency leads to low immunity, hairfall, feeling of tiredness. Proteins are not stored in our body as any excess protein is converted to energy or fat. (a) Major protein sources: Egg white(white portion), Milk, Soybeans/Soymilk, Fish, Cheese, Tofu. (b) Other protein sources: Beans with wheat, Nuts, Curd, Yogurt (Dahi) 2.Carbohydrates Our main source of energy. Stored in liver and muscles. Carbohydrates are used the most by our body duringexercise. Hence, it is important during pregnancy to consume a diet rich in carbohydrates. (a) Instant/rapid carbohydrates energy sources: Banana, Milk, Sweets, Sugarcane juice. (b) Slow carbohydrates energy sources: Beans, Bread, Cereals, Potato, Pulses, Rice. 3.Iron : Especially essential during 6th to 8th months of pregnancy). Helps in production of haemoglobin and transportation of oxygen to blood cells. 1. Largest mineral found in our blood which also helps in producing energy. . 2. If taking Iron and Vitamin C supplements, do not take them at the same time but after a gap of about 3 hours. Taking Vitamin C tablet helps in absorbing iron. Sources of Iron: 1. Vegetables: Spinach, Dark green leafy vegetables, Lentils(Daal). 2. Fruits: Avocados(Makhanphal), Peach(Adau), Pear(Nashpati), Pumpkin(Kaddu), Raisin(Kishmish), Pomegranate(Anaar). 3. Food: Eggs, Fish, Meat, Cereals, Almonds(Badam), Whole wheat bread, Soybean. 4.CALCIUM 1. Helps form strong bones, teeth, healthy gums, muscle growth and prevents muscle cramps. 2. Taking a small dose an hour before bedtime helps achieve sound sleep. Sources of Calcium: 1. Vegetables: Cabbage, Dark green leafy vegetables, Broccoli, Figs(anjeer), Flax seeds(San Beej). Food: Eggs, Milk, Dairy products, Yogurt(Dahi), Almonds(Badam), Soybeans/Soymilk.

Ramneek Gupta · Accepted Answer

1. Proteins: Especially essential during 3rd trimester (7th to 9th months of pregnancy). for growth, repair of muscle, skin, hair and body tissues. Protein deficiency leads to low immunity, hairfall, feeling of tiredness. Proteins are not stored in our body as any excess protein is converted to energy or fat. (a) Major protein sources: Egg white(white portion), Milk, Soybeans/Soymilk, Fish, Cheese, Tofu. (b) Other protein sources: Beans with wheat, Nuts, Curd, Yogurt (Dahi) 2.Carbohydrates Our main source of energy. Stored in liver and muscles. Carbohydrates are used the most by our body duringexercise. Hence, it is important during pregnancy to consume a diet rich in carbohydrates. (a) Instant/rapid carbohydrates energy sources: Banana, Milk, Sweets, Sugarcane juice. (b) Slow carbohydrates energy sources: Beans, Bread, Cereals, Potato, Pulses, Rice. 3.Iron : Especially essential during 6th to 8th months of pregnancy). Helps in production of haemoglobin and transportation of oxygen to blood cells. 1. Largest mineral found in our blood which also helps in producing energy. . 2. If taking Iron and Vitamin C supplements, do not take them at the same time but after a gap of about 3 hours. Taking Vitamin C tablet helps in absorbing iron. Sources of Iron: 1. Vegetables: Spinach, Dark green leafy vegetables, Lentils(Daal). 2. Fruits: Avocados(Makhanphal), Peach(Adau), Pear(Nashpati), Pumpkin(Kaddu), Raisin(Kishmish), Pomegranate(Anaar). 3. Food: Eggs, Fish, Meat, Cereals, Almonds(Badam), Whole wheat bread, Soybean. 4.CALCIUM 1. Helps form strong bones, teeth, healthy gums, muscle growth and prevents muscle cramps. 2. Taking a small dose an hour before bedtime helps achieve sound sleep. Sources of Calcium: 1. Vegetables: Cabbage, Dark green leafy vegetables, Broccoli, Figs(anjeer), Flax seeds(San Beej). Food: Eggs, Milk, Dairy products, Yogurt(Dahi), Almonds(Badam), Soybeans/Soymilk.