Explaining the practical implications of new discoveries in life-course biology, Nutrition and Lifestyle for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding is an informed resource on factors that affect offspring development. The impact of parental lifestyle and behavioural choices influence not only fetal development and birth outcomes, but also postnatal development, yet guidance on appropriate diet, behaviour, and exposures during pregnancy is often confusing and contradictory. Withaccessible explanations of the latest scientific research, and clear summaries and recommendations, this book is a valuable and authoritative guide for all levels of health care providers.The authors provide an overview of the background evidence, highlighting the importance of lifestyle choices prior to and during pregnancy. In-depth discussions of nutritional and lifestyle factors that impact on pregnancy and offspring outcomes are based on the latest research and exploration of key scientific studies. Nutrition and Lifestyle for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding is a manual offering both scientific and clinical evidence to empower health care providers and ensure they havethe information necessary to confidently care for prospective and new parents.
Section 1: Fundamentals of healthy nutrition and lifestyle; The importance of nutrition and lifestyle to healthy development; Conceptual background to healthy growth and development; Section 2: Nutritional requirements of pregnancy and breastfeeding; Practicalities: understanding nutrient recommendations; Macronutrients and fibre; Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs); Vitamin A; Vitamin B1 - Thiamine; Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin; Vitamin B3 - Niacin; Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxine; Vitamin B7 - Biotin; Vitamin B9 - Folate; Vitamin B12 - Cobalamin; Choline; Vitamin D; Vitamin K; Vitamins C and E and other antioxidants; Calcium; Iodine; Iron; Magnesium; Potassium; Selenium; Copper; Zinc; Manganese; Prebiotics and probiotics; Section 3: A healthy lifestyle for a healthy pregnancy; Preconception maternal body composition and gestational weight gain; Exercise and Physical Activity in Pregnancy; Foods, exposures, and lifestyle risk factors; Cultural and Traditional Food Practice; Traditional and Herbal Remedies; Maternal stress; Maternal age; Paternal factors; Section 4: A management guide - from before conception to weaning; Preconception; Pregnancy; Breastfeeding and weaning;
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