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Macronutrients

Macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, and fats that provide energy and materials needed for maternal health and fetal growth.

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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 […]