NUTRIENT NEEDED FOR PREGNANT WOMEN

1. FOLIC ACID - 600 μg - e.g - broccoli and spinach - important for the nervous system development of foetus

2. IRON - 15 mg - e.g - liver and fish - formation for haemoglobin to prevent anaemia

3. FIBRE - 28g - e.g - cereal ang vegetables - prevents constipation

4. VITAMIN C - 50 mg - e.g - citrus fruits and guava - for skin health of foetus and mother and to prevent bleeding gums

5. CARBOHYDRATE - 11 592 kJ - e.g - rice and bread - provide energy for daily activity

6. PROTEIN - 85 g - e.g - chicken and red meat - important for the growth of new cellss of the foetus

7. CALCIUM - 1000 - 1500 mg - e.g - anchovies and cheese - for a healthy formation of foetus bones and protect the bones and the teeth of the mother