Describe the usual diet used in treating GDM
What will be an ideal response?
Caloric intake recommendations should take into consideration the patient's activity level,
prepregnancy weight, and weight gain to date. The usual prescription is 30 kcal/kg/day, based on
a normal preconception weight. For obese women, the usual prescription is up to 25 kcal/kg/day,
which translates into 1500 to 2000 kcal/day for most women. To adequately control postprandial
blood glucose levels, distribution of foods should include approximately 35% to 40% CHO, 20% to
25% protein, and 35% to 40% fat.
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a. Place in on a counter. c. Place it in the microwave. b. Place it in the refrigerator. d. Place it under a heat lamp.
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a. professionals respected for their unique knowledge and abilities. b. professionals educated in a collaborative model of education. c. recognition of individual professional accomplishments. d. a multitiered system hierarchy.