Q. ive been craving for lobster finally hav one last night... i was wondering What are the list of seafood you can and can't eat during pregnancy?..... Am 14 weeks and 4 days pregnant
A. Taken from the American Pregnancy Association website....
Mercury Levels in Fish We know that fish can be very nutritious and are packed with great nutrients such as omega-3�s, the B vitamins and lean protein. But unfortunately, fish can also have some unhealthy contaminants. Mercury is a contaminant found in fish that can affect brain development and the nervous system. The FDA has released guidelines for children, women who are pregnant and women who are trying to become pregnant. These guidelines state that no more than 12 oz of low mercury fish should be consumed weekly. "Highest" mercury fish should be avoided and "high" mercury fish should be kept to only three 6-oz servings per month.
What does this mean for women who are pregnant but also trying to get some of their much needed nutrients from the critters of the sea? It is all about moderation. Recent information released in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine says that no one should cut fish out of their diet altogether. Fish contains too many healthy nutrients that are essential for growth and development, especially in a pregnant mom and baby. There are 4 types of fish that should be on the list to avoid due to mercury levels. These include: shark, king mackerel, swordfish and tilefish.
For information regarding other types of fish, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has released a list of fish and their mercury levels so that people can be informed on what they are consuming. If you want to get more detailed information about mercury levels and how much you personally are consuming, you can also use the mercury thermometer to calculate your totals.
Highest Mercury
AVOID Eating
Grouper
Marlin
Orange roughy
Tilefish
Swordfish
Shark
Mackerel (king)
High Mercury
Eat no more than three 6-oz servings per month
Bass saltwater
Croaker
Halibut
Tuna (canned, white albacore)
Tuna (fresh bluefin, ahi)
Sea trout
Bluefish
Lobster (American/Maine)
LOWER MERCURY
Eat no more than six 6-oz servings per month
Carp
Mahi Mahi
Crab (dungeness)
Snapper
Crab (blue)
Herring
Crab (snow)
Monkfish
Perch (freshwater)
Skate
Cod*
Tuna (canned, chunk light)
Tuna (fresh Pacific albacore)
LOWEST MERCURY
Enjoy two 6-oz servings per week
Anchovies
Butterfish
Calamari (squid)
Caviar (farmed)
Crab (king)
Pollock
Catfish
Whitefish
Perch (ocean)
Scallops
Flounder
Haddock
Hake
Herring
Lobster (spiny/rock)
Shad
Sole
Crawfish/crayfish
Salmon
Shrimp
Clams
Tilapia
Oysters
Sardines
Sturgeon (farmed)
Trout (freshwater)
Chart obtained from the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC); data obtained by the FDA and the EPA.
Mercury Levels in Fish We know that fish can be very nutritious and are packed with great nutrients such as omega-3�s, the B vitamins and lean protein. But unfortunately, fish can also have some unhealthy contaminants. Mercury is a contaminant found in fish that can affect brain development and the nervous system. The FDA has released guidelines for children, women who are pregnant and women who are trying to become pregnant. These guidelines state that no more than 12 oz of low mercury fish should be consumed weekly. "Highest" mercury fish should be avoided and "high" mercury fish should be kept to only three 6-oz servings per month.
What does this mean for women who are pregnant but also trying to get some of their much needed nutrients from the critters of the sea? It is all about moderation. Recent information released in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine says that no one should cut fish out of their diet altogether. Fish contains too many healthy nutrients that are essential for growth and development, especially in a pregnant mom and baby. There are 4 types of fish that should be on the list to avoid due to mercury levels. These include: shark, king mackerel, swordfish and tilefish.
For information regarding other types of fish, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has released a list of fish and their mercury levels so that people can be informed on what they are consuming. If you want to get more detailed information about mercury levels and how much you personally are consuming, you can also use the mercury thermometer to calculate your totals.
Highest Mercury
AVOID Eating
Grouper
Marlin
Orange roughy
Tilefish
Swordfish
Shark
Mackerel (king)
High Mercury
Eat no more than three 6-oz servings per month
Bass saltwater
Croaker
Halibut
Tuna (canned, white albacore)
Tuna (fresh bluefin, ahi)
Sea trout
Bluefish
Lobster (American/Maine)
LOWER MERCURY
Eat no more than six 6-oz servings per month
Carp
Mahi Mahi
Crab (dungeness)
Snapper
Crab (blue)
Herring
Crab (snow)
Monkfish
Perch (freshwater)
Skate
Cod*
Tuna (canned, chunk light)
Tuna (fresh Pacific albacore)
LOWEST MERCURY
Enjoy two 6-oz servings per week
Anchovies
Butterfish
Calamari (squid)
Caviar (farmed)
Crab (king)
Pollock
Catfish
Whitefish
Perch (ocean)
Scallops
Flounder
Haddock
Hake
Herring
Lobster (spiny/rock)
Shad
Sole
Crawfish/crayfish
Salmon
Shrimp
Clams
Tilapia
Oysters
Sardines
Sturgeon (farmed)
Trout (freshwater)
Chart obtained from the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC); data obtained by the FDA and the EPA.
Where can you find one of those charts that tracks pregnancy development for your myspace?
Q. I've seen those cute little charts that track the baby's growth and development and even tells you how many more weeks to go posted on people's myspace profiles, but I've looked everywhere and I can't find it online. I really want one because I am going to have a new baby brother or sister soon and I would like to put the chart in my "who I'd like to meet" section of my myspace.
A. I don't know how myspace works, but I use www.tickercentral.com/ and it gives you several options of code.
What's nice about this site is you can update there and it automatically updates your ticker whereever you have posted the code. A lot of places let you update, then you have to cut and paste the code again and re-insert it on your blog.
What's nice about this site is you can update there and it automatically updates your ticker whereever you have posted the code. A lot of places let you update, then you have to cut and paste the code again and re-insert it on your blog.
What's a great child development book for someone just wanting to read and learn how your baby develops?
Q. I guess I want something like what you would use if you were in college, but easy to understand and just for my personal learning and enjoyment. Any reccomendations? Thanks.
A. Here are our picks for some of the best child development books on the market.
Complete Guide to Your Children's Health, by the American Medical Association
This straightforward, comprehensive reference comes from the American Medical Association, so you know it's good material. The book features helpful pictures, charts, and diagrams on everything from childproofing to teething, as well as easy-to-read symptom charts and an A to Z health encyclopedia. The developmental information, including lists of physical and cognitive milestones and warning signs of potential problems, is divided by age group and includes simple activities and games designed to help your baby learn.
Your Child: What Every Parent Needs to Know: What's Normal, What's Not, and When to Seek Help, by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Written by a panel of doctors from some of the most prestigious universities in the United States, this book focuses on children's behavior and development. It's a little more touchy-feely than the AMA's Complete Guide, but it does a great job of explaining the range of normal behavior, as well as identifying minor problems (biting, hitting) and more serious disorders � including developmental delays. Look for the helpful list of language development milestones and warning signs, as well as solid information on mental retardation and learning disorders.
Magic Trees of the Mind: How to Nurture Your Child's Intelligence, Creativity and Healthy Emotions From Birth Through Adolescence, by Marian Diamond, Ph.D., and Janet Hopson
Child development and brain researcher Marian Diamond, Ph.D., and science writer Janet Hopson have co-authored this comprehensive guide that helps explain to parents exactly how young minds can be stimulated and developed. According to the authors, early mental challenges accelerate brain growth and enhance future learning and memory skills. Along with recommended toys and games, the book also lists top CD-ROMs and videos.
Read-Aloud Handbook, by Jim Trelease
Jim Trelease, a father, journalist, and long-time read-aloud crusader, is truly passionate about his subject, and it shows. In this entertaining, informative book, he's compiled statistics and personal success stories that will convince both avid readers and more reluctant ones that reading to children is a vital part of their development. Plus, you get Trelease's comprehensive list of the best books to read aloud to children of all ages.
Touchpoints, by Dr. T. Berry Brazelton
This is Brazelton at his best, mapping the behavioral and emotional development stages of children. The touchpoints that give the book its name are those predictable moments that happen before a significant or rapid step in your child's development. A third of the book deals with the first year, and he takes you from the first touchpoint � pregnancy and the developing fetus � through birth and beyond: evaluating your newborn's reflexes, learning your baby's style, how to bond and learn from your child, and so on. He also covers issues such as fear, divorce, and a child's ability to emotionally manipulate the adults who love him.
Your Pregnancy Week by Week, by Glade B. Curtis
BabyCenter is dedicated to helping you navigate your pregnancy step by step; this book comes the closest to doing the same thing in print. In clear, lucid prose it charts a course from preparing for pregnancy to week 40 � and gives you blow-by-blow details on what's happening to you and your baby at every stage.
Sleeping Through the Night, by Jodi Mindell
Lack of sleep may be an occupational hazard for parents, but there's hope. In Sleeping Through the Night, Jodi Mindell draws on her vast experience as a pediatric sleep expert to recommend solutions to one of the most common problems that plague parents: Kids who won't � or can't � sleep through the night. Mindell, director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Allegheny University of the Health Sciences in Pennsylvania and our BabyCenter sleep expert, offers practical advice on how to establish consistent bedtime routines and tells you how much sleep your child really needs (for example, most 3-year-olds still need a nap in the afternoon and a little more than 11 hours of sleep all day). She also suggests ways sleep-deprived parents can cope with the stresses of being up all night and working all day.
Complete Guide to Your Children's Health, by the American Medical Association
This straightforward, comprehensive reference comes from the American Medical Association, so you know it's good material. The book features helpful pictures, charts, and diagrams on everything from childproofing to teething, as well as easy-to-read symptom charts and an A to Z health encyclopedia. The developmental information, including lists of physical and cognitive milestones and warning signs of potential problems, is divided by age group and includes simple activities and games designed to help your baby learn.
Your Child: What Every Parent Needs to Know: What's Normal, What's Not, and When to Seek Help, by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Written by a panel of doctors from some of the most prestigious universities in the United States, this book focuses on children's behavior and development. It's a little more touchy-feely than the AMA's Complete Guide, but it does a great job of explaining the range of normal behavior, as well as identifying minor problems (biting, hitting) and more serious disorders � including developmental delays. Look for the helpful list of language development milestones and warning signs, as well as solid information on mental retardation and learning disorders.
Magic Trees of the Mind: How to Nurture Your Child's Intelligence, Creativity and Healthy Emotions From Birth Through Adolescence, by Marian Diamond, Ph.D., and Janet Hopson
Child development and brain researcher Marian Diamond, Ph.D., and science writer Janet Hopson have co-authored this comprehensive guide that helps explain to parents exactly how young minds can be stimulated and developed. According to the authors, early mental challenges accelerate brain growth and enhance future learning and memory skills. Along with recommended toys and games, the book also lists top CD-ROMs and videos.
Read-Aloud Handbook, by Jim Trelease
Jim Trelease, a father, journalist, and long-time read-aloud crusader, is truly passionate about his subject, and it shows. In this entertaining, informative book, he's compiled statistics and personal success stories that will convince both avid readers and more reluctant ones that reading to children is a vital part of their development. Plus, you get Trelease's comprehensive list of the best books to read aloud to children of all ages.
Touchpoints, by Dr. T. Berry Brazelton
This is Brazelton at his best, mapping the behavioral and emotional development stages of children. The touchpoints that give the book its name are those predictable moments that happen before a significant or rapid step in your child's development. A third of the book deals with the first year, and he takes you from the first touchpoint � pregnancy and the developing fetus � through birth and beyond: evaluating your newborn's reflexes, learning your baby's style, how to bond and learn from your child, and so on. He also covers issues such as fear, divorce, and a child's ability to emotionally manipulate the adults who love him.
Your Pregnancy Week by Week, by Glade B. Curtis
BabyCenter is dedicated to helping you navigate your pregnancy step by step; this book comes the closest to doing the same thing in print. In clear, lucid prose it charts a course from preparing for pregnancy to week 40 � and gives you blow-by-blow details on what's happening to you and your baby at every stage.
Sleeping Through the Night, by Jodi Mindell
Lack of sleep may be an occupational hazard for parents, but there's hope. In Sleeping Through the Night, Jodi Mindell draws on her vast experience as a pediatric sleep expert to recommend solutions to one of the most common problems that plague parents: Kids who won't � or can't � sleep through the night. Mindell, director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Allegheny University of the Health Sciences in Pennsylvania and our BabyCenter sleep expert, offers practical advice on how to establish consistent bedtime routines and tells you how much sleep your child really needs (for example, most 3-year-olds still need a nap in the afternoon and a little more than 11 hours of sleep all day). She also suggests ways sleep-deprived parents can cope with the stresses of being up all night and working all day.
How many grams of protein for breakfast?
Q. How many grams of protein should be in the average persons breakfast?
And any tips on healthy breakfast protein sources?
And any tips on healthy breakfast protein sources?
A. · Protein is a major component of all plant and animal tissues, second only to water.
· Our bodies constantly assemble, break down and use proteins, so we count on our diet to provide enough protein each day to replace what is being used.
· Protein provides 4 calories per gram. Protein intake should total 15-20% of total daily calories or .4 or .5 grams of protein per pound of body weight. So for a 145 pound person, the protein intake is 53 grams.
· Meeting protein needs is not a major nutritional concern in the U.S. According to a survey done by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average American consumes 75 grams of protein daily, which means that protein intake meets or exceeds the protein recommendation for every age and gender group.
· Protein needs do not change with activity levels. Protein intake needs to increase for tissue repair from burns or other accidents and during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy, infancy, or adolescence. Below is a chart that shows how simple it is to consume more than the daily RDA of protein. There are 4 calories per gram of protein. That means in three ounces of meat, there are 21 grams of protein.
Food
Grams of Protein
Breakfast
6 oz. orange juice
1 egg
1 slice of toast
6 oz. milk
0
7
3
6
Lunch
2 oz. tuna salad OR
6 oz. (1 cup) pinto beans
2 slices whole grain bread
Salad
1 glass soda
1 apple
14
6
3
0
0
Dinner
3 oz. roast beef OR
½ cup tofu
½ cup mashed potatoes
½ cup butternut squash
6 oz. milk
1 pear
21
3
2
6
0
Total grams of
protein for the day
70
Functions of Protein
· Helps build and maintain body tissue
· Regulates water and acid-base balance
· Is involved in blood clotting and vision
· Carries nutrients in and out of cells in the body
· Is needed for the formation of antibodies (which help the body fight against disease and infection)
· Makes up DNA, enzymes and hormones
Is Protein Supplementation Necessary?
Since Americans consume almost twice as much protein as they need, in most cases, protein supplementation is not necessary. Excess protein above and beyond what you can get from food can be potentially harmful to your health. Excess protein may increase risk for osteoporosis, heart, kidney disease, and/or cancer.
Protein Needs of a Vegetarian
If you are a vegetarian, meeting protein needs may be more of an obstacle. Since many of the protein sources are animal based, a vegetarian or vegan* diet needs to be planned carefully to ensure protein needs are met. Non-animal sources of protein include a variety of grain products, starchy vegetables, legumes, vegetables, and nuts and seeds.
Eating a balanced, wholesome diet, a variety of foods from all of the food groups, and getting plenty of exercise will help you build strength, improve athletic performance, and maintain health.
*For individual counseling on vegetarianism/veganism, call 577-5314 to make an appointment with the Dietitian at University Health Services.
In order to stay healthy and eat right, it is recommended that you:
o Eat breakfast.
o Eat a variety of foods from ALL of the food groups in proper portion sizes.
o Eat foods and drink alcohol in moderation (consuming foods/beverages within reasonable limits, not excessive or extreme).
o Eat an assortment of colors: the more colors you eat, the more nutrients you consume.
o Eat more steamed, grilled and baked foods and less fried foods.
o Eat more fruits and vegetables � shoot for 5 a day.
o Eat a diet consisting of 50-65% calories from carbohydrates (preferably from whole grain products), 25-30% from fat, and 15-20% from protein. Carbohydrates, protein and fat do provide calories. Vitamins, minerals and water do not contain calories, but are necessary to live a healthy life.
o Exercise 20-60 minutes five times each week.
o Make one little change each day and before you know it, it will become a habit!
· Our bodies constantly assemble, break down and use proteins, so we count on our diet to provide enough protein each day to replace what is being used.
· Protein provides 4 calories per gram. Protein intake should total 15-20% of total daily calories or .4 or .5 grams of protein per pound of body weight. So for a 145 pound person, the protein intake is 53 grams.
· Meeting protein needs is not a major nutritional concern in the U.S. According to a survey done by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average American consumes 75 grams of protein daily, which means that protein intake meets or exceeds the protein recommendation for every age and gender group.
· Protein needs do not change with activity levels. Protein intake needs to increase for tissue repair from burns or other accidents and during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy, infancy, or adolescence. Below is a chart that shows how simple it is to consume more than the daily RDA of protein. There are 4 calories per gram of protein. That means in three ounces of meat, there are 21 grams of protein.
Food
Grams of Protein
Breakfast
6 oz. orange juice
1 egg
1 slice of toast
6 oz. milk
0
7
3
6
Lunch
2 oz. tuna salad OR
6 oz. (1 cup) pinto beans
2 slices whole grain bread
Salad
1 glass soda
1 apple
14
6
3
0
0
Dinner
3 oz. roast beef OR
½ cup tofu
½ cup mashed potatoes
½ cup butternut squash
6 oz. milk
1 pear
21
3
2
6
0
Total grams of
protein for the day
70
Functions of Protein
· Helps build and maintain body tissue
· Regulates water and acid-base balance
· Is involved in blood clotting and vision
· Carries nutrients in and out of cells in the body
· Is needed for the formation of antibodies (which help the body fight against disease and infection)
· Makes up DNA, enzymes and hormones
Is Protein Supplementation Necessary?
Since Americans consume almost twice as much protein as they need, in most cases, protein supplementation is not necessary. Excess protein above and beyond what you can get from food can be potentially harmful to your health. Excess protein may increase risk for osteoporosis, heart, kidney disease, and/or cancer.
Protein Needs of a Vegetarian
If you are a vegetarian, meeting protein needs may be more of an obstacle. Since many of the protein sources are animal based, a vegetarian or vegan* diet needs to be planned carefully to ensure protein needs are met. Non-animal sources of protein include a variety of grain products, starchy vegetables, legumes, vegetables, and nuts and seeds.
Eating a balanced, wholesome diet, a variety of foods from all of the food groups, and getting plenty of exercise will help you build strength, improve athletic performance, and maintain health.
*For individual counseling on vegetarianism/veganism, call 577-5314 to make an appointment with the Dietitian at University Health Services.
In order to stay healthy and eat right, it is recommended that you:
o Eat breakfast.
o Eat a variety of foods from ALL of the food groups in proper portion sizes.
o Eat foods and drink alcohol in moderation (consuming foods/beverages within reasonable limits, not excessive or extreme).
o Eat an assortment of colors: the more colors you eat, the more nutrients you consume.
o Eat more steamed, grilled and baked foods and less fried foods.
o Eat more fruits and vegetables � shoot for 5 a day.
o Eat a diet consisting of 50-65% calories from carbohydrates (preferably from whole grain products), 25-30% from fat, and 15-20% from protein. Carbohydrates, protein and fat do provide calories. Vitamins, minerals and water do not contain calories, but are necessary to live a healthy life.
o Exercise 20-60 minutes five times each week.
o Make one little change each day and before you know it, it will become a habit!
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