Lifecycle: Preconception & Pregnancy

18/02/2021 57 min Temporada 1 Episodio 6

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Episode Synopsis

Today I am joined by my roommate Regan Neal to discuss the nutritional needs of individuals during the preconception and pregnancy stages of the lifecycle! We discuss the macro & micro nutritional needs of individuals, as well as some fun facts and myths regarding nutrition during these stages of life! Every wondered about how soy affects your ability to conceive? Or what about drinking caffeine during pregnancy? All are discussed in today's episode! 

Sources: 

Judith E. Brown. Nutrition Through the Lifecycle. 6th ed. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning; 2017.
M Freemark, D Newbern. Placental hormones and the control of maternal metabolism and fetal growth. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes. 2011; 1752-296X. DOI: 10.1097/MED.0b013e32834c800d.
Kominiarek MA, Rajan P. Nutrition recommendations in pregnancy and lactation. Med Clin North Am. 2016; 100(6): 1199-1215. DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2016.06.004