Your client Sarah has asked for guidance with preparing nutritious meals. She is 15 weeks gestation with a singleton pregnancy. Her BMI is normal, her medical history is negative, and she does not have any food allergies or food aversions.
Design Sarah a meal that meets the recommended guidelines for pregnant women. Include portion sizes (oz, mL, cups, etc.) and a beverage. You can choose breakfast, lunch, or supper.
Download the assignment template (Balanced Plate: Maternal NutritionDownload Balanced Plate: Maternal Nutrition). Design the meal. Design Sarah a meal that meets the recommended guidelines for pregnant women. Include portion sizes (oz, mL, cups, etc.) and a beverage. You can choose breakfast, lunch, or supper. Record each food item and its portion size in the meal plan table. Create your Balanced Plate visual. Using the plate template provided, create a visual display of your recommended meal. For each food item and your beverage, find or take a photo that represents it – a personal photo, a photo from a reputable nutrition or recipe source, or a stock image – and paste it into the matching section of the plate. Label each section with the food item and portion size. · Images can be captured as snippets using the Windows Snipping ToolLinks to an external site. or Mac Screenshot tools.Links to an external site. An example snippet is shown in the template. Identify the dietary guidelines for pregnant women for the following categories: Kilocalories Meat and beans group Fruits and vegetables Grains Milk group Fluids Carbohydrate