Best Start - Prenatal Education Program Healthy Eating
Dec 24, 2015
Best Start - Prenatal Education Program
Healthy Eating
Benefits of Healthy Eating
A Note to Partners
Food For Thought...
How Much Weight Should You Gain?
Pre-pregnancy BMI
Pre-pregnancy BMI Recommended total weight gain
BMI = WEIGHT (Kg) / height (m) 2
BMI < 18.5
BMI < 18.5 – 24.9
BMI < 25 – 29.9
BMI > 30
28-40 pounds / 12.5 – 18 kilograms
25-35 pounds / 11.5 – 16 kilograms
15-25 pounds / 7-11.5 kilograms
11-20 pounds / 5-9 kilograms
Prenatal Nutrition - Health Canada
How Quickly Should You Gain Weight?
Alicia and Felipe
Alicia and Felipe
Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide
Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide
Folate (Folic Acid)Iron and Vitamin CCalcium and Vitamin DOmega 3-Fats
Baby-building Nutrients
Folate (folic acid)
Iron and Vitamin C
Iron and Vitamin C
Calcium and Vitamin D
Omega-3 Fats
Food Safety
Foods to Avoid
Keeping Your Baby Safe
Artificial sweetenersHerbal teas, energy drinks,
& supplementsLead and heavy metalsPesticides
Keeping Your Baby Safe
Bisphenol AToxoplasmosisVitamin A
For More Information
Eat Right Ontario - ontario.ca/eatrightHealth care providerLocal public health departmentDietitians of CanadaThe Society of Obstetricians and GynaecologistsHealth Canada
This Best Start Resource Centre teaching tool was developed with input from a wide range
of individuals from these organizations
This document has been prepared with funds provided by the Government of Ontario
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The information represents the best practice guidelines at the time of publication.
The content is not officially endorsed by the Government of Ontario. Consult your health care provider for information specific to your pregnancy.