by Daina Kalnins (Author), JoanneSaab (Author)
Pregnant women have unique nutritional needs. And yet most expectant mothers are not nutritional experts, so they need a guide that takes the guesswork out of it for them. This book does just that. It's a complete, comprehensive and authoritative guide written by experts in their field, featuring topics such as: important nutrients and healthy weight gains through different trimesters; impact of mother's diet on the growth of the fetus; information on nutritional supplements (vitamins, minerals, and herbs); foods to be aware of: e.g. coffee, soft cheeses, alcohol, etc.; and increased nutrient requirements during lactation. The second half of the book features 125 recipes that are ideally suited to expectant mothers. Each recipe contains: a complete nutritional analysis; and meal plans and Snacks on the Go to prevent nausea and vomiting. Helpful, easy-to-use tables and charts will be found throughout. Each page of the nutritional component of the book is packed with tips, sidebars, recommendations and common-sense guidelines.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: 1
Publisher: Robert Rose Inc
Published: 18 May 2006
ISBN 10: 0778801365
ISBN 13: 9780778801368
Daina Kalnins, MSc., RD, and Joanne Saab, RD are registered dietitians at The Hospital for Sick Children with a combined 25 years of experience in pediatric research and nutrition. Mothers themselves, they are co-authors of Better Baby Food and Better Food for Kids.