ISBN : 9780198722700
Explaining the practical implications of new discoveries in 'life-course biology', Nutrition and Lifestyle for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding is an informed resource on factors that affect offspring development. The impact of parental lifestyle and behavioural choices influence not only fetal development and birth outcomes, but also postnatal development, yet guidance on appropriate diet, behaviour, and exposures during pregnancy is often confusing and contradictory. With accessible explanations of the latest scientific research, and clear summaries and recommendations, this book is a valuable and authoritative guide for all levels of health care providers. The authors provide an overview of the background evidence, highlighting the importance of lifestyle choices prior to and during pregnancy. In-depth discussions of nutritional and lifestyle factors that impact on pregnancy and offspring outcomes are based on the latest research and exploration of key scientific studies. Nutrition and Lifestyle for Pregnancy and Breastfeeding is a manual offering both scientific and clinical evidence to empower health care providers and ensure they have the information necessary to confidently care for prospective and new parents.
SECTION 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTHY NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE
1. The importance of nutrition and lifestyle to healthy development
2. Conceptual background to healthy growth and development
SECTION 2: NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF PREGNANCY AND BREASTFEEDING
3. Practicalities: understanding nutrient recommendations
4. Macronutrients and fibre
5. Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs)
6. Vitamin A
7. Vitamin B1 - Thiamine
8. Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin
9. Vitamin B3 - Niacin
10. Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxine
11. Vitamin B7 - Biotin
12. Vitamin B9 - Folate
13. Vitamin B12 - Cobalamin
14. Choline
15. Vitamin D
16. Vitamin K
17. Vitamins C and E and other antioxidants
18. Calcium
19. Iodine
20. Iron
21. Magnesium
22. Potassium
23. Selenium
24. Copper
25. Zinc
26. Manganese
27. Prebiotics and probiotics
SECTION 3: A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE FOR A HEALTHY PREGNANCY
28. Preconception maternal body composition and gestational weight gain
29. Exercise and Physical Activity in Pregnancy
30. Foods, exposures, and lifestyle risk factors
31. Cultural and Traditional Food Practice
32. Traditional and Herbal Remedies
33. Maternal stress
34. Maternal age
35. Paternal factors
SECTION 4: A MANAGEMENT GUIDE - FROM BEFORE CONCEPTION TO WEANING
36. Preconception
37. Pregnancy
38. Breastfeeding and weaning