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Health Information For Parents
Prep time: 5 minutes
Serves: 2
Serving size: About 1 cup
This recipe has important nutrients for mom and baby, including:
Fiber is a nutrient that can help ease the constipation commonly associated with pregnancy. Whole grains (like whole-wheat bread, whole-grain cereals, and brown rice) and fruits, vegetables, and legumes (beans, split peas, and lentils) are good sources of fiber.
Eating carbohydrates helps provide energy to support the growth and development of a baby and, after delivery, breastfeeding. The best sources of carbohydrates are whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, which also are good sources of fiber.
This site offers information on numerous health issues. The women’s health section includes readings on pregnancy, labor, delivery, postpartum care, breast health, menopause, contraception, and more.
Offering nutrition information, resources, and access to registered dietitians.
MyPlate for Moms tailors the USDA’s food guide to suit the individual needs of pregnant and nursing women.
Zero to Three is a national nonprofit organization that promotes the health and development of infants and toddlers.
This site offers recipes, nutrition information, and lots more for vegetarians and anyone looking to eat less meat.
The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
Advice and information for expectant and new parents.
To eat well during pregnancy, your extra calories should come from nutritious foods that contribute to your baby’s growth and development.
One of the most important things you can do to help prevent serious birth defects in your baby is to get enough folic acid every day – especially before conception and during early pregnancy.
What you put in the grocery cart can affect your child’s health and attitude toward nutritious food.
These labels, usually found on the back of food packages, can be hard to understand. Here’s how to read them.
Good nutrition and a balanced diet help kids grow up healthy. Here’s how to improve nutrition and encourage smart eating habits.
During your pregnancy, you’ll probably get advice from everyone. But staying healthy depends on you – read about the many ways to keep you and your baby as healthy as possible.
