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Daily requirements
Daily nutrition requirements for pregnant women
| Food group | 1st trimester | 2nd and 3rd trimesters |
|---|---|---|
| Fruits | 2 cups daily | 2 cups daily |
| Vegetables | 2½ cups daily | 3 cups daily |
| Grains | 6 ounces daily | 8 ounces daily |
| Meats and beans | 5½ ounces daily | 6½ ounces daily |
| Milk | 3 cups daily | 3 cups daily |
Source: cdc.gov, My Pyramid Plan for Moms
What is a portion?
It can be hard to figure out what's an ounce or a cup without measuring everything you eat. Here are some easy guidelines:
1 cup of salad greens = the size of a baseball
½ cup of chopped fruits and vegetables = the size of a light bulb
1½ ounces of cheese = the size of four dice
3 ounces of meat or fish = the size of a deck of cards
2 tablespoons of peanut butter = the size of a Ping-Pong ball