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Perspectives in Nutrition, 5/e
Gordon M. Wardlaw, Ohio State University
Margaret W. Kessel, Ohio State University

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, the student should be able to:

1.

Describe prenatal growth and development.

2.

State the nutritional needs of women during pregnancy.

3.

Develop a food plan for a woman during pregnancy.

4.

Discuss the effect of nutrition on pregnancy and its outcome.

5.

Outline the pros and cons of breastfeeding.

6.

Develop a food plan for a breastfeeding mother.

7.

Describe fetal alcohol syndrome.