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What Should I Eat?

What Should I Eat?

A healthy and well balanced diet is essential to the growth and development of your baby and to your well being. By following the recommendations of Nutrition Australia in their Healthy Eating Pyramid you should be getting enough of the essential nutrients required for your pregnancy. You should discuss your dietary intake with your doctor or midwife to ensure you are eating adequately.


Here is a guide for your dietary intake now you are pregnant. Naturally you should vary the food you choose each day to obtain the same nutrient intake.

 

High Intake Moderate Intake Small Amounts
Vegetables and fruit Lean meat Butter/margarine, low fat spreads
Dried peas, beans and lentils Fish Sugar
Wholegrain Breads Chicken (skin free) Oils
Cereals Eggs Sweets/chocolate/cakes/biscuits
Nuts Dairy (preferably low fat) Soft drink/cordial
Water (8 cups)