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Schofield calculations for men |
10-17 = 17.7 x W + 657 (SEE=105) 18-29 = 15.1 x W + 692 (SEE=156) 30-58 = 11.5 x W + 873 (SEE=167) |
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Schofield calculations for women |
10-17 = 13.4 x W + 692 (SEE=112) 18-29 = 14.8 x W + 487 (SEE=120) 30-59 = 8.3 x W + 846 (SEE=112) |
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Why protein is a vital dietary requirement |
Forms a major structural component of cells |
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What occurs during pregnancy that protein is so important for |
Massive explosion of cellular development |
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What fat plays a main role in |
Energy production Cellular production Vitamin storage Vitamin absorption |
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Purpose of vitamin A |
Development of immune system Cell differentiation |
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Purpose of vitamin D |
Calcium absorption General growth |
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Purpose of vitamin E |
Protects foetus from free radicals |
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Purpose of vitamin K |
Blood clotting Bone formation |
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RDA for folic acid |
600mcg |
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Importance of calcium |
Vital for foetal bone ossification Ensure correct foetal development |
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RDA for vitamin D |
10mcg |
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Foods to avoid during breastfeeding |
More than 2 portions of oily fish per week Caffeine Peanuts Alcohol Some medicines |
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Foods to avoid during pregnancy |
Some types of cheese (soft) Pate Raw or partially cooked eggs Raw or undercooked meat Liver Supplements containing vitamin A Some types of fish Raw shellfish Peanuts Unpasterurised milk Foods with soil on them Caffeine Sushi |