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Do You Know How to Eat Smart While Pregnant?

Chris Woolston
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

The choices that you make at the dinner table have never been more important. You aren't just eating for two -- you're making decisions for two. How much do you know about good nutrition during pregnancy? Take this short quiz to find out.


1. How many calories should you eat each day during pregnancy?

a. 2,400 or less
b. 2,500 to 2,700
c. More than 3,000
d. Double your usual calories

2. Most pregnant women get all the iron they need from their diets. True or false?

True
False

3. Which of the following foods should you avoid during pregnancy?

a. Cold deli meats
b. Alfalfa sprouts
c. Soft cheeses made with unpasteurized milk
d. Sushi
e. All of the above

4. It's OK to stick with a low-carb diet during pregnancy. True or false?

True
False

5. Folic acid is only important during the last few weeks of pregnancy. True or false?

True
False

6. To get enough calcium, how many servings of dairy should you have each day?

a. Two
b. Four
c. Six
d. None, you should avoid dairy during pregnancy

7. Pregnant women need a lot more fruits and vegetables than other people. True or false?

True
False

8. If you had a healthy weight when you got pregnant, how much weight should you expect to gain before your baby's born?

a. 10 to 15 pounds
b. 15 to 20 pounds
c. 20 to 25 pounds
d. 25 to 30 pounds

9. It's okay to have a glass of wine now and then when I'm pregnant. True or false?

True
False



First published Mar 30, 2005


Last updated Aug 30, 2007


Copyright © 2005 Consumer Health Interactive, a CVS Caremark company