Question 1

im 14weeks pregnant and have put on too much weight. is the soup diet safe in pregnancy for 1 week as i am over 210lbs and don't want to get any bigger?

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HF/LC, Ex ; Daily Wt: No &quot;certain diet&quot;; always an issue of quantity in, retained ; out. High fat foods, of natural origin, ↓ likely stored as fat; carbs most converted to fat ; stored. Exercise also a factor. With pregnancy, ↑ water retention for amniotic fluid (swimming pool for baby, if your will, also an issue). Weigh food ; self daily, after commode, nothing on, on scale to 0.1 lb, record food eaten ; experiment.

Question 2

tell me diet in pregnancy?

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Good healthy diet: A good healthy balanced diet combined with appropriate exercise. Talk w/your doctor and see a good registered dietitian. There should be some slow and steady weight gain during pregnancy that's natural.

Question 3

what is the good diet in pregnancy?

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Well-balanced, fresh: There are many people in most OB offices who can provide pamphlets or list of links to recommended diets and recipes. Women should ask for these. Many of us recommend organic or locally grown food. Most suggest that women make their own food rather than buy mixes or processed products. The diet must be balanced and have the right amount of essential nutrients for pregnancy--see cdc, march of dimes.

Question 4

can diet drinks be harmful during pregnancy?

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Ok in moderation: Diet drinks should be ok in moderation.

Question 5

what should be avoided during pregnancy in terms of diet?

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Pregnancy: Eating well balanced meals is important at all times, but it is even more essential when you are pregnant. There are essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that your developing baby needs. Most foods are safe; however, there are some foods that you should avoid during pregnancy.
Check out http://americanpregnancy.Org/pregnancyhealth/foodstoavoid.Html for more info.

Question 6

do i need to change my diet for pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

No: If you are already eating a healthy, well balanced diet, then you don't need to change.  There are some changes in mineral and vitamin recommendations that can be supplied through a prenatal vitamin.  You do not need to "eat for two."  the increased calorie requirements during pregnancy amount to approx. 300 cal/day which is not a significant amount.

Question 7

is it dangerous for me to diet during pregnancy?

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Not the best time.: Women need nutrients while pregnant. Weight gain is normal (generally speaking) while pregnant. It is not in your best interest to try to lose weight at that time.

Question 8

why is iodine important in my diet during pregnancy?

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Thyroid problems: The thyroid is a gland that controls every aspect of our bodies including that of the developing fetus.  The thyroid needs iodine to function properly.

Question 9

why is copper important in my diet during pregnancy?

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Process toxins: Humans need copper for many reasons but one of the most important is to process toxins.  Specific enzymes designed to help our cells process toxins need copper to work.

Question 10

can i diet during pregnancy if i am already overweight?

Accepted Answer

No: Women who start a pregnancy while overweight are not expected to gain as much as those who are underweight at the start, but we do not recommend "dieting" in the sense of calorie restriction. Eating "clean" by which i mean vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and avoiding processed, sugary, or fatty foods will minimize weight gain without compromising nutrition.

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Im 14weeks pregnant and have put on too much weight. is the soup diet safe in pregnancy for 1 week as i am over 210lbs and don't want to get any bigger?

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Tell me diet in pregnancy?

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What is the good diet in pregnancy?

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Can diet drinks be harmful during pregnancy?

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What should be avoided during pregnancy in terms of diet?

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Do i need to change my diet for pregnancy?

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Is it dangerous for me to diet during pregnancy?

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Why is iodine important in my diet during pregnancy?

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Can i diet during pregnancy if i am already overweight?

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