The National Academy of Sciences recommends the following values as adequate intake of calcium: 0-6 months – 210 mg/day 6-12 months – 270 mg/day 1-3 years – 500 mg/day 4-8 years – 800 mg/day 9-18 years – 1300 mg/day 19-50 years – 1000 mg/day >51 years – 1200 mg/day
Category: Nutrition
I think I’m lactose intolerant. How do I know for sure?
Lactose intolerance can be a clinical diagnosis if the hallmark symptoms of nausea, bloating, abdominal pain, flatulence, and diarrhea after ingesting dairy products disappear after cutting lactose out of the diet or taking lactase enzyme replacements (such as Lactaid). For definitive testing, your primary care physician can perform a breath test to measure your body… Continue reading I think I’m lactose intolerant. How do I know for sure?
I hear that colic can be decreased when switching from bottle feeding to breast feeding, is this true?
Infantile colic is a condition in which a healthy baby frequently cries or screams inconsolably for extended periods of time. Onset is usually sudden and between 1-4 weeks and resolution usually occurs by 4 months. There have been reports that the incidence of colic is equal between bottle and breast fed babies. However, it has… Continue reading I hear that colic can be decreased when switching from bottle feeding to breast feeding, is this true?
I’m 7 and 1/2 months pregnant and my doctor told me I got diabetes from being pregnant. He told me to take down my blood sugar before and after I eat. I’m not sure what my blood sugar should be but I think they high. What are good numbers?
The recommended fasting (before your meal) blood sugar for pregnant diabetic patients should be between 60-90 mg/dL. Post prandial (1-2 hours after your meal) blood sugars should be less than 120 mg/dL. If your blood sugar log shows that you have consistently high glucose levels, your doctor may put you on a diet and recommend… Continue reading I’m 7 and 1/2 months pregnant and my doctor told me I got diabetes from being pregnant. He told me to take down my blood sugar before and after I eat. I’m not sure what my blood sugar should be but I think they high. What are good numbers?
I want to get pregnant. When should I start prenatal vitamins?
Prenatal vitamins help prevent birth defects. One of the most important vitamins is folate (folic acid) which prevents neural tube defects. Folate is a water soluble B-vitamin otherwise known as vitamin B-9. Women should be taking at least 0.4 mg of folate at least 1 month prior to becoming pregnant if there is no personal… Continue reading I want to get pregnant. When should I start prenatal vitamins?