6 Food Groups That Moms Must Have

6 FOOD GROUPS THAT YOU MUST HAVE IN YOUR DAILY MENU: The amounts below provide a range of 2,000 to 2,400 calories for a pregnant woman who is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 126 to 156 pounds, and who does less than 30 minutes of daily physical activity. GRAINS: whole wheat bread or brown rice. Whole grains contain the most fiber, vitamins, and nutrients. FRUITS: The fiber in fruit helps head off two common side effects of pregnancy, constipation and haemorhoids. MILK, YOGURT, AND CHEESE Low-fat varieties give you all the nutrients you need without the extra fat. OILS: Avocado is a fruit but most of its calories come from fat, so it's included in the oils category. MEAT AND BEANS: 51/2 TO 6 1/2 OUNCES A DAY VEGETABLES: For maximum nutri- tion, vary the color of the vegetables you choose. Broccoli, This amount is about 2 servings that are each the size of a deck of cards. Choose lean meat and limit fish to 12 ounces per week.