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Healthy Eating. Benefits of Healthy Eating . A Note to Partners. Food For Thought. How Much Weight Should You Gain?. Pre-pregnancy BMI. Pre-pregnancy BMI. Recommended total weight gain. BMI < 18.5 . 28-40 pounds / 12.5 – 18 kilograms. BMI < 18.5 – 24.9 .
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Pre-pregnancy BMI Pre-pregnancy BMI Recommended total weight gain BMI < 18.5 28-40 pounds / 12.5 – 18 kilograms BMI < 18.5 – 24.9 25-35 pounds / 11.5 – 16 kilograms BMI < 25 – 29.9 15-25 pounds / 7-11.5 kilograms BMI > 30 11-20 pounds / 5-9 kilograms 2 BMI = WEIGHT (Kg) / height (m) Prenatal Nutrition - Health Canada
Baby-building Nutrients • Folate (Folic Acid) • Iron and Vitamin C • Calcium and Vitamin D • Omega 3-Fats
Keeping Your Baby Safe • Artificial sweeteners • Herbal teas, energy drinks, • & supplements • Lead and heavy metals • Pesticides
Keeping Your Baby Safe • Bisphenol A • Toxoplasmosis • Vitamin A
For More Information • Eat Right Ontario - ontario.ca/eatright • Health care provider • Local public health department • Dietitians of Canada • The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists • Health Canada
This Best Start Resource Centre teaching tool was developed with input from a wide range of individuals from these organizations
The information represents the best practice guidelines at the time of publication. The content is not officially endorsed by the Government of Ontario. Consult your health care provider for information specific to your pregnancy. This document has been prepared with funds provided by the Government of Ontario www.beststart.org © 2011