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Nutrition, Diet And Food

What prenatal foods and nutrients should you eat while pregnant?

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The Healthy Baby Resource is a comprehensive section with the

latest information on how to have a healthier baby.

www.birthdefects.org/prevention/healthybaby.htm

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Upside: Well-designed interactive site for prenatal nutrition and more
Downside: Requires Flash download

Web site that primarily focuses on publishing online content

BBC - Health - Healthy living - Pregnancy

Dietary advice for pregnant women This is a unique time, when what you eat not only has an effect on your health, but also on the development and wellbeing of your unborn baby. In this article

www.bbc.co.uk/health/healthy_living/nutrition/life_pregnancy1.shtml

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Upside: Excellent detailed information on nutrition during pregnancy
Downside: Awkward navigational buttons

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Nutrition & Weight - Eating Well

No meat? No worries: Diet for a healthy (vegetarian) pregnancy Your pregnancy food diary Chart: Nutrients you need to help your baby grow Food cravings and what they mean Seven principles to eating ...

www.babycenter.com/eating-well-during-pregnancy

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Upside: Various articles on health and nutrition for pregnancy
Downside: So many articles, hard to choose

Site published by a non-profit organization dedicated to a specific cause

Healthy Eating During Pregnancy

Introduction Pregnancy is one of the most nutritionally demanding periods of a woman’s life. Gestation involves rapid cell division and organ development. An adequate supply of nutrients is essential ...

ific.org/publications/brochures/pregnancybroch.cfm

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Upside: Excellent pregnancy nutrition guide with very detailed information and charts
Downside: Expect lots of scrolling

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Chart: Nutrients you need to help your baby grow

Nutrient Daily amount Do you need a supplement? Benefit to your baby Food source

www.babycenter.com/0_chart-nutrients-you-need-to-help-your-baby-grow_4540.bc

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Upside: Detailed chart and guide to different foods to eat during pregnancy
Downside: None

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Smart Moms: Nutrition

When you are pregnant, eating a healthy diet is more important than ever. Everything that you eat or drink will affect your baby's development. Also, a healthy diet will help you maintain your health ...

www.med.umich.edu/obgyn/smartmoms/pregnancy/nutrition/index.htm

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Upside: Excellent guide on how to eat during pregnancy including specific foods to eat; small section on vegetarian and vegan diets
Downside: Limited additional links

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Eating for Pregnancy: An Essential Guide to Nutrition with

Recipes for the Whole Family Aiming to fill a gap in the market, Jones has collaborated with perinatal nutritionist Hudson to produce a volume that combines both recipes and nutritional advice aimed ...

www.amazon.com/Eating-Pregnancy-Essential-Nutrition-Recipes/dp/1569245118

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Upside: Site selling book which discusses nutrition and recipes to eat during pregnancy; many positive reviews
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Better Food for Pregnancy: Nutrition Guide Plus Over 125 Recipes

for Healthy Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Expert nutritional advice and tasty recipes for a healthy pregnancy. Pregnancy is not a time for guesswork about nutrition. Expecting women have specific ...

www.amazon.com/Better-Food-Pregnancy-Nutrition-Breastfeeding/dp/0778801365

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Upside: Site selling book on nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Downside: Limited number of customer reviews

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Prenatal Nutrition Basics: Quantity

Something great happens when you eat better quality foods: You’ll find that you are more satisfied, both emotionally and physically. Plus, you’ll need less food to get the right amount of nutrients ...

www.thecradle.com/prenatalnutrition_quantity

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Upside: Helpful information on how much to eat of specific nutrients
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Pregnancy Nutrition Guidelines

1. Pregnancy Diet Overview 2. Weight Gain During Pregnancy 3. Good Nutrition During Pregnancy 4. Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy 5. See all Pregnancy articles Pregnancy Diet Overview An expecting ...

health.howstuffworks.com/pregnancy-nutrition-guidelines.htm

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Upside: Detailed article on what to eat during pregnancy
Downside: Article spans several pages - expect several clicks