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Henry Holt & Company Inc Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy Revised Edition by Elizabeth Somer
NUTRITION FOR A HEALTHY PREGNANCY is a reliable reference for women who want more than just a how to eat guide. Fully revised in a smaller trim size this edition features new menus and recipes as well as the latest findings on how a mothers nutrition during pregnancy determines her childs risk of heart disease diabetes hypertension and other diseases later in life. Youll find clear explanations of: * What foods to avoid and why * The role of vitamins and minerals and how to choose the right supplements * How what you eat affects your labour and delivery * Dietary guidelines for pregnant women over thirtyfive as well as for pregnant teens * How diet prevents common problems from morning sickness and food cravings to heartburn and muscle cramps * Which foods and nutrients speed recovery after the baby is born.show more