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Dietary fat

Dietary fat supports cell membranes, hormone production, vitamin absorption, meal satisfaction, and development of the fetal brain and nervous system.

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Macronutrient balance in pregnancy diet

Macronutrient balance in pregnancy diet

Why macronutrient balance matters in pregnancy Pregnancy increases metabolic demands, but the goal is not simply to eat more. The goal is to nourish two interconnected physiologic systems: the pregnant person and the developing fetus. A balanced diet helps support normal gestational weight gain, expansion of maternal blood volume, placental function, fetal tissue accretion, and […]