The nurse has been counseling a group of pregnant women concerning appropriate food choices. Which of the following lunch menus indicates the women understand a recommended diet for a pregnant woman?
A) 2-oz prime rib; a medium-baked potato with 2 tbsp of sour cream, 2 tbsp of butter, and 2 oz of grated cheese; 1 cup of creamed corn; 6 oz of green tea; ¾ cup of ice cream
B) 6 pieces of sushi, 2 cups of saki, 4 oz of steamed vegetables
C) 6 oz of swordfish, ¼ cup tartar sauce, 2 slices of French bread with 1½ teaspoons of butter on each, ¾ cup of sweet peas, 1 4-in slice of apple pie with 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
D) 3 oz of tuna-stuffed tomato, 1 small apple, 8 oz of sugar-free orange drink
D
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The basic principles of healthy eating that apply to healthy people are also appropriate before, during, and after pregnancy. As with the general public, sodium, solid fats, added sugars, and refined grains should be limited. Fish that is known to be high in methylmercury should be limited in intake should also be avoided.
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